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Intake forms, sign-ups, and quote requests collected digitally — straight into your customer records.

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How to Collect Customer Info in Blinko: Intake Forms, Quote Requests & Photos
How-To Guides6 min read

How to Collect Customer Info in Blinko: Intake Forms, Quote Requests & Photos

Build a custom intake or quote form in Blinko — ask for text, photos, and location, put it on your spot, broadcast it, or DM it. Submissions land right in the conversation. Free plan included.

Run Class Sign-Ups Without a Spreadsheet or Group Chat
How-To Guides5 min readIntermediate

Run Class Sign-Ups Without a Spreadsheet or Group Chat

Group chats and raised-hand emoji are not a sign-up system. A QR automation lets members select their class, confirm their spot, and gives you a clean list — without a spreadsheet or a separate app.

Replace Your Paper Client Intake Form With One That Lives on Their Phone
How-To Guides5 min readIntermediate

Replace Your Paper Client Intake Form With One That Lives on Their Phone

Paper intake forms get lost, misfiled, and typed up by hand. A QR-triggered automation collects client information on their phone before they arrive — no app, no form URL, no clipboard.

Ditch the New Member Clipboard: A Digital Intake Workflow for Gyms and Fitness Studios
How-To Guides5 min readIntermediate

Ditch the New Member Clipboard: A Digital Intake Workflow for Gyms and Fitness Studios

Paper waivers and health history forms are slow, illegible, and impossible to search. A QR intake form collects everything before the first class — no app, no typing, no lost paperwork.

Get Client Reference Photos Before a Hair Appointment — No WhatsApp Chaos
How-To Guides5 min readIntermediate

Get Client Reference Photos Before a Hair Appointment — No WhatsApp Chaos

Stylists who see reference photos before a client sits down run faster consultations, set better expectations, and do better work. A media automation collects photos and hair history before the appointment.

The Catering Inquiry Form: Stop Chasing Incomplete Requests
How-To Guides5 min readIntermediate

The Catering Inquiry Form: Stop Chasing Incomplete Requests

Catering inquiries that arrive without a date, headcount, or budget are not leads — they are chores. A structured intake form collects everything in one submission so you can quote on the first reply.

Blinko vs Google Forms: Five Gaps That Matter for Service Businesses
How-To Guides6 min readIntermediate

Blinko vs Google Forms: Five Gaps That Matter for Service Businesses

Google Forms works for surveys. For service businesses that need to collect client information, take payment, and follow up in context, there are five gaps that matter.

How to Take a Vehicle Quote Request Without Answering the Phone
How-To Guides5 min readIntermediate

How to Take a Vehicle Quote Request Without Answering the Phone

Independent auto service shops spend hours on the phone answering "how much for X on a Y?" A quote request automation collects make, model, mileage, and photos — owner gets a complete picture before calling back.

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