The default booking form collects a guest's name and email, but many meetings require additional information. Custom fields let you extend the booking form to gather whatever you need upfront.
Accessing the Form Builder
Open any event from the Events page and navigate to the Custom Questions tab. This is where you manage all additional fields for that event's booking form.
Available Field Types
Meetlr supports several field types to suit different information needs:
- Short Text — Ideal for names, phone numbers, company names, or brief answers
- Long Text — For detailed responses like project descriptions or goals
- Dropdown — Present a list of predefined choices for the guest to pick from
- Checkbox — Allow multiple selections from a set of options
- Radio Button — Force a single selection from a list
Required vs Optional Fields
Each field can be marked as required or optional. Required fields must be filled out before the guest can complete their booking. Be strategic about what you require — every additional required field adds friction to the booking process and can reduce conversion rates.
Ordering Fields
Drag and drop fields in the form builder to control the order they appear on the booking form. Place the most important questions first so they are visible without scrolling.
Viewing Submitted Data
After a guest books, their field responses are stored with the booking. View them by opening any booking from the Bookings page and scrolling to the responses section. This data is also included in the booking notification email you receive.
Tips
- Limit custom fields to three or fewer per event for the best booking completion rates
- Use dropdown and radio fields instead of text fields when possible — they are faster for guests to complete
- Review responses before meetings so you arrive fully prepared