--- title: Paperform Blog | Paperform description: Helpful guides, inspiring stories, and product updates from Paperform. url: "https://paperform.com/blog/4" type: static generatedAt: "2026-10-12T00:04:57.469Z" --- # The Formula. Real-life stories, trends, and strategies to help you grow your business. [All](/blog/1/) [Form Tutorials](/blog/c/tutorials/1/) [Comparisons & Alternatives](/blog/c/software/1/) [Integrations & Automation](/blog/c/automation/1/) [HR & Hiring](/blog/c/hiring/1/) [Marketing & Lead Gen](/blog/c/marketing/1/) [Ecommerce & Payments](/blog/c/ecommerce/1/) [Surveys & Data Collection](/blog/c/surveys/1/) [Small Business Tips](/blog/c/small-business-tips/1/) [Inside Paperform](/blog/c/inside-paperform/1/) [Product](/blog/c/product/1/) [Papersign](/blog/c/papersign/1/) New [eSignatures](/blog/c/esignatures/1/) [EUTA & ESIGN Act: Everything you need to know](/blog/euta-esign-act-requirements/) Explore the ESIGN Act's legal framework for e-signatures in the US. Understand its requirements and ... [Paperform](/blog/authors/paperform/1/) [Tips and Tricks](/blog/c/tips-and-tricks/1/) [Are electronic signatures legally binding?](/blog/esignature-legality/) Explore eSignature legality—learn key compliance steps, regional regulations, and how Papersign simp... [Kat Boogaard](/blog/authors/kat/1/) [Tips and Tricks](/blog/c/tips-and-tricks/1/) [Amendment vs. addendum: key differences](/blog/amendment-vs-addendum/) Learn the differences between an amendment and an addendum—and when to use each. [Paperform](/blog/authors/paperform/1/) [eSignatures](/blog/c/esignatures/1/) [Contract terminology: Breaking down legal jargon](/blog/contract-terminology-glossary/) Demystify legal terms with our comprehensive glossary—which includes fun examples from The Simpsons ... [Paperform](/blog/authors/paperform/1/) [Comparisons & Alternatives](/blog/c/software/1/) [17 best SurveyMonkey alternatives to explore in 2026](/blog/surveymonkey-alternatives/) Looking for a SurveyMonkey alternative? Paperform rounds up 17 survey and form tools worth consideri... [Max Delaney](/blog/authors/max/1/) [Inside Paperform](/blog/c/inside-paperform/1/) [What's new at Paperform? (August 2023)](/blog/product-update-august-2023/) This month is all about elevating your eSignature game. [Paperform](/blog/authors/paperform/1/) [Papersign](/blog/c/papersign/1/) [Electronic signatures for beginners: 12 answers to your FAQs](/blog/esignature-faqs/) We answer common FAQs on eSignatures and Papersign. [Paperform](/blog/authors/paperform/1/) [Inside Paperform](/blog/c/inside-paperform/1/) [Employee Spotlight: Sam Proctor, Operations Manager](/blog/employee-spotlight-sam-proctor/) Learn about Sam's journey, passions, and what attracted him to work at Paperform. [Paperform](/blog/authors/paperform/1/) [Form Tutorials](/blog/c/tutorials/1/) [How to create a form in Excel (in 5 steps)](/blog/how-to-create-a-form-in-excel/) Creating a form in Excel can be challenging. We'll guide you step by step, with helpful tips and scr... [Eliza Frakes](/blog/authors/eliza/1/) [Surveys & Data Collection](/blog/c/surveys/1/) [Data collection methods: Types and examples](/blog/data-collection-methods/) In this article we will explore the process of gathering data, and how each method of data collectio... [Max Delaney](/blog/authors/max/1/) [Form Tutorials](/blog/c/tutorials/1/) [Form design: best practices for beautiful forms that convert](/blog/form-design/) Form design is more than a few finishing touches—it impacts your form’s appearance, functionality, a... [Kat Boogaard](/blog/authors/kat/1/) [Form Tutorials](/blog/c/tutorials/1/) [How to embed a Gravity Form with (or without) shortcodes](/blog/gravity-forms-shortcode/) Adding shortcodes is as easy as copying and pasting. This article will explore how to add shortcodes... [Lee Nathan](/blog/authors/lee/1/) [Form Tutorials](/blog/c/tutorials/1/) [How to insert signatures in Google Docs](/blog/insert-signature-in-google-docs/) Learn how to add a signature to Google Docs and discover a more modern eSignature solution. [Jack Delaney](/blog/authors/jack/1/) [Integrations & Automation](/blog/c/automation/1/) [What Are Third-Party Integrations (And How Do They Work)?](/blog/third-party-integrations/) A third-party integration connects two apps through a separate automation platform. Here's how they ... [Eliza Frakes](/blog/authors/eliza/1/) [Form Tutorials](/blog/c/tutorials/1/) [7 Ways to Boost Your Form Conversion Rate in 2026](/blog/optimize-conversion-forms/) Paperform explains what a form conversion rate is, what counts as good, and seven concrete ways to g... [Kat Boogaard](/blog/authors/kat/1/) [Paperform Tips](/blog/c/paperform-tips/1/) [Paperform pre-fill: the perfect way to save your customer's time](/blog/paperform-prefill-tips/) Paperform’s pre-fill feature is the efficiency hack your forms have been waiting for. Save time and ... [Eliza Frakes](/blog/authors/eliza/1/) [Small Business Tips](/blog/c/small-business-tips/1/) [7 Simple Steps for a Paperless Office](/blog/creating-a-paperless-office/) Thanks to the evolution of tech, your journey to becoming a paperless office doesn’t have to be a ha... [Max Delaney](/blog/authors/max/1/) [Papersign](/blog/c/papersign/1/) [The 8 best eSignature apps in 2026](/blog/best-esignature-apps/) When you need a way to e-sign documents, there’s no shortage of options. Here are the need-to-know d... [Kat Boogaard](/blog/authors/kat/1/) [Papersign](/blog/c/papersign/1/) [Wet signatures vs eSignatures: which is right for your business?](/blog/wet-signatures-vs-esignatures/) A wet signature is the traditional, pen and ink signature. But in most cases, electronic signatures ... [Kat Boogaard](/blog/authors/kat/1/) [Papersign](/blog/c/papersign/1/) [6 reasons it’s time to adopt eSignatures in your business](/blog/reasons-to-adopt-esignatures/) If your business collects a lot of information and signatures, using e-signatures is non-negotiable.... [Kat Boogaard](/blog/authors/kat/1/)