How to Send Contact Form 7 Submissions to Big Purple Dot
Big Purple Dot is a CRM that helps you manage contacts and track interactions. Getting Contact Form 7 data into Big Purple Dot does not require external tools. Advanced Form Integration handles it natively, and this guide covers every step.
The direct approach
AFI delivers form data straight from WordPress to Big Purple Dot. No third-party cloud, no per-task fees, and every request is logged for troubleshooting.
What you will need
- A WordPress site with Contact Form 7 installed and at least one form.
- A Big Purple Dot account.
- The Advanced Form Integration plugin (free from WordPress.org).
Connect Big Purple Dot to AFI
Big Purple Dot uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication. In AFI → Settings → Big Purple Dot, click Authorize and grant access. This is a one-time step.
Setting up the integration
1. Create a new integration
Go to AFI → Add New. Name it CF7 to Big Purple Dot.
2. Pick your trigger
Select Contact Form 7 and choose your form. Fields are detected automatically.
3. Select Big Purple Dot as the destination
Choose Big Purple Dot and pick Add Lead. This creates a lead in Big Purple Dot.
4. Map fields
Match each Big Purple Dot field to the corresponding Contact Form 7 field. Smart tags like {{_submission_date}} are available.
5. Add conditions if needed
Send only specific submissions based on conditional rules.
6. Save and test
Click Save Integration. Submit a test form and verify in Big Purple Dot. Check AFI → Log if needed.
Free vs Pro
Free maps name, email, and phone with unlimited submissions. Pro adds custom field mapping. No per-submission fees.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need coding skills?
No. Everything is visual.
Will this slow down my form?
No. Data is sent asynchronously after submission.
Can I connect multiple forms?
Yes. Create as many integrations as you need.
Get started
Install Advanced Form Integration free from WordPress.org and connect Contact Form 7 to Big Purple Dot in minutes.
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