Overview
GetResponse is primarily an email marketing platform, and its landing page builder is designed to feed subscribers into GetResponse email lists. While this is great for email automation, having a parallel copy of every submission in Google Sheets provides a safety net against list sync failures, gives non-marketing team members access to lead data without GetResponse logins, and adds UTM attribution that GetResponse's landing page analytics may not surface at the individual submission level.
Implementation checklist
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Add the LeadToSheet SDK via GetResponse custom code
In the GetResponse landing page editor, go to Page Settings > Custom Code > Body section (before closing tag). Paste the SDK snippet. GetResponse allows custom JavaScript on landing pages, so the SDK will load alongside the built-in form elements.
Tip: GetResponse landing page forms submit to GetResponse servers by default. The LeadToSheet SDK intercepts the browser-side form event before the server submission, so both systems receive the data.
GetResponse custom code
<script src="https://cdn.leadtosheet.com/sdk.min.js" data-client="YOUR_CLIENT_KEY"></script> - 2
Verify form fields match your GetResponse list fields
GetResponse landing page forms map directly to GetResponse contact list fields. Check the form builder to ensure each field has a clear label. LeadToSheet captures these labels as Sheet column headers, keeping them aligned with your GetResponse list field names for easy cross-referencing.
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Test with a webinar registration or email signup form
Submit a test entry through your landing page's primary form. Verify the data appears both in your GetResponse contact list and in your Google Sheet. Check that UTM parameters from the landing page URL are captured in the Sheet even though GetResponse does not include them in the contact record.
Customization ideas
Use Sheets as a backup to GetResponse lists
If GetResponse list syncing fails or a contact is accidentally deleted, your Google Sheet serves as a complete backup of every landing page submission with timestamps and UTM data. Set up a weekly Apps Script check that compares Sheet rows against your GetResponse list count.
Add UTM attribution missing from GetResponse contacts
GetResponse tracks traffic sources at the page level but does not attach UTM parameters to individual contact records. LeadToSheet fills this gap by capturing utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign, and utm_content with every submission, giving you per-lead attribution in Sheets.
Track webinar registration sources
GetResponse's webinar registration pages capture signups but do not expose the ad campaign that drove each registrant. LeadToSheet logs the full UTM string alongside each registration, letting you calculate cost-per-registrant by campaign in Google Sheets.
Troubleshooting
Form submits to GetResponse but not to Sheets
GetResponse landing page forms may redirect to a thank-you page immediately after submission, which can interrupt the LeadToSheet sync. In the GetResponse editor, change the post-submission behavior to show an inline confirmation message instead of redirecting, or add a brief delay before the redirect.
Countdown timer page expired but form still works
GetResponse countdown timers can hide content after expiry, but if the form remains functional, LeadToSheet will still capture submissions. If you want to stop capturing leads after the countdown ends, remove or disable the form in the GetResponse editor rather than relying on the timer alone.
A/B test variant forms captured inconsistently
GetResponse A/B tests serve different page variants to different visitors. Ensure the LeadToSheet script is added to the custom code section of both variants. If only one variant's submissions appear in Sheets, the script was likely added only to the control variant.
Frequently asked questions
- Why do I need Sheets if GetResponse already captures form submissions?
- GetResponse stores contacts in its email list format, which is designed for email marketing, not ad attribution analysis. LeadToSheet adds per-submission UTM tracking, provides a spreadsheet backup independent of GetResponse, and gives team members without GetResponse access a way to see lead data.
- Does LeadToSheet duplicate contacts in my GetResponse list?
- No. LeadToSheet captures form data at the browser level and writes to Google Sheets. It does not interact with GetResponse's contact list or email automation. Both systems operate independently.
- Can I capture webinar registration form data in Sheets?
- Yes. GetResponse webinar registration forms are standard HTML forms on the landing page. The LeadToSheet SDK captures the registration fields just like any other form submission.