Placing forms and files
Files and forms are placed with a shortcode, a Gutenberg block, or (Pro) a page-builder element. All of them end up in the same place: a button or form on your page.
Shortcodes
| To show | Shortcode |
|---|---|
| A gated file’s download button | [acquis_download id="123"] |
| The same, with your own button text | [acquis_download id="123" label="Download the Guide"] |
| The same, using a specific form | [acquis_download id="123" form="3"] |
| A standalone form (no file) | [acquis_form id="3"] |
| A standalone form with a chosen display style | [acquis_form id="3" display="popup"] |
The full attribute list is in the Shortcode reference.
Where the shortcode goes
- Block editor: add a Shortcode block and paste it in.
- Classic editor: paste it straight into the content.
- Widgets and theme areas: use a Shortcode or Custom HTML widget.
- Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder and others: use the builder’s shortcode module.
The Gutenberg block
Standalone forms have a native block. In the block editor, add the AcquisitionSuite Form block, pick a form from the dropdown, and (optionally) choose a display style. The block shows a live selection in the editor and renders the same markup as the shortcode on the front end.
Elementor and Bricks (Pro)
Pro adds a dedicated Elementor widget and Bricks element. Drag it onto the page, choose the Form and the Display Style in the panel. The Bricks element was built to Bricks’ documented API.
Choosing where a popup opens from
Popup Modal forms show a button on the page and open the form when clicked. The button’s text is the form’s Button Label, or the form name if that is blank. See Form display styles.
Common placements
- Content upgrade: a gated bonus PDF inside a blog post
- Landing page: a lead magnet with a hero button
- Booking page: an embedded appointment form
- Sitewide: a floating button on every page (Pro)