Route NEX-Forms entries to Google Sheets
Pair NEX-Forms' 40+ templates and analytics dashboard with LeadToSheet to push every multi-step submission and conditional entry into a Google Sheet for team-wide access.
CMS: WordPress
Overview
NEX-Forms is a premium multi-step form builder with a library of 40+ templates, built-in analytics, and Zapier connectivity. LeadToSheet provides a more direct path to Google Sheets than routing through Zapier, reducing latency and removing the per-task cost of third-party automation platforms while still capturing every text field from NEX-Forms submissions.
Implementation checklist
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Add the LeadToSheet SDK script
Inject the snippet into your WordPress theme footer. NEX-Forms renders its multi-step interface using standard HTML that the SDK captures natively.
LeadToSheet SDK snippet
<script>(function(w,d,s,u,k,e){if(w.__formsync){return}w.__formsync={q:[],k:k,endpoint:e};var js=d.createElement(s);js.src=u;js.async=1;js.onload=function(){w.__formsync.init&&w.__formsync.init({ clientKey:k })};d.head.appendChild(js);})(window,document,'script','https://www.leadtosheet.com/sdk.min.js','YOUR_CLIENT_KEY','https://www.leadtosheet.com/api/ingest');</script> - 2
Test a multi-step template form
Choose one of NEX-Forms' built-in templates, fill out every step, and submit. Verify all fields from all steps appear as columns in a single sheet row.
Tip: NEX-Forms templates come with pre-set field names. Review and customise them before launch so your sheet columns are meaningful.
- 3
Test all field types in your template
Submit a test entry that covers every text-based field type in your chosen template. Note that LeadToSheet only captures text-based form fields; file uploads are processed server-side and will not appear in your sheet.
Customization ideas
Replace Zapier with direct sync
NEX-Forms integrates with Zapier for Google Sheets. LeadToSheet eliminates the Zapier middleman, reducing sync latency from minutes to seconds and removing per-task costs.
Cross-reference with NEX-Forms analytics
NEX-Forms has a built-in analytics dashboard. Use your Google Sheet data to build custom reports that go deeper. For example, segment by UTM source, device type, or time of day.
Template-based sheet organisation
If you use different NEX-Forms templates for different purposes (contact, quote, application), add a visible read-only identifier field for the template name. Hidden fields (input[type='hidden']) are excluded from capture. Route each to its own sheet tab.
Troubleshooting
Multi-step form only capturing last step
NEX-Forms assembles all step data before the final submission. If only last-step fields appear, ensure no JavaScript error on earlier steps is preventing data collection. Check the browser console during a test walkthrough.
Zapier and LeadToSheet both writing to Sheets
If you have an active Zapier zap writing NEX-Forms data to Google Sheets, you will get duplicate rows. Disable the Zapier zap and let LeadToSheet handle the sync directly.
Template field names are generic
NEX-Forms templates ship with placeholder field names like 'field_1'. Open each template in the editor and assign descriptive names before going live to get clean sheet columns.
Resources
Frequently asked questions
- Is LeadToSheet faster than using NEX-Forms with Zapier?
- Yes. LeadToSheet syncs within seconds of submission. Zapier's free tier polls every 15 minutes, and even paid tiers introduce multi-minute delays.
- Do NEX-Forms' 40+ templates all work with LeadToSheet?
- Yes. Every template renders standard HTML form fields. LeadToSheet captures the submission payload regardless of which template you started from.
- Can I still use NEX-Forms' built-in analytics?
- Yes. NEX-Forms analytics and LeadToSheet operate independently. Use NEX-Forms for in-plugin stats and Sheets for team-wide reporting and further automation with tools like Apps Script or Looker Studio.