Changelog #8: Automation, Custom Domains & Anti-Bot

New Features

🔄 Automation Page & Global Integration Hub

New Pages for Seamless Workflow Control
We’ve restructured how integrations work by introducing a dedicated Automation Page and a Global Integration Page for more focused and scalable workflows.

Key Highlights:

• Automation Page: Visual builder to create and edit automations.
• Global Integration Page: Centralized hub for managing all connected services.
• Renamed Integration Page: The old integration section is now the Automation Page.
• Edit Modal: Quickly update automation steps without leaving the page.

🔍 How to Access

• Go to the Automation tab in your dashboard.
• Use the sidebar to access the new Global Integration Page.

🛡️ Anti-Bot Protection (Level 1)

Basic Bot Prevention to Keep Your Forms Clean
We’ve added our first level of Anti-Bot Protection, helping reduce spam submissions with hidden field traps and backend validation.

Key Highlights:

• Invisible Field Check: Blocks bots filling hidden fields.
• Lightweight Validation: No CAPTCHAs or extra steps for users.
• TDD Tested & Reviewed: Built with test-driven development for reliability.

🔍 How to Access

• Go to your form’s Setting tab → click Anti Bot.

🌐 Form Sharing via Custom Domain

Brand Your Forms with Your Own Domain
You can now share forms directly on your custom domain, allowing for fully branded, professional-looking form URLs.

Key Highlights:

• Custom Domain Support: Map forms to your own website domain.
• Custom URL Paths: Define friendly, memorable links.
• Global Custom Domain Page: Manage all your connected domains in one place.
• Better Trust & Branding: Share forms that match your identity.

🔍 How to Access

• Go to your form’s Share tab → click Custom Domain.
• Or visit the new Custom Domains page from the sidebar to manage all domains.

🌀 Reduced Motion Setting (Form-Level)

Control Animation on Form Navigation
We've added a Reduced Motion toggle in Form Settings, allowing you to disable transition animations for individual forms.

Key Highlights:

• Form-Specific: Control animations per form.
• Disables Page Transitions: Cleaner, faster experience for certain use cases.
• Improves Accessibility: Ideal for users sensitive to motion.

🔍 How to Access

• Open your form in the builder.
• Navigate to Settings → Behavior → Toggle Reduced Motion.

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Improvements

🧠 Automation UI Overhaul

• Renamed “Integration” page to “Automation” for clarity.
• Improved UI polish across automation features.
• Introduced a modal for editing automation steps inline.

📁 Dashboard & Sidebar Redesign

• Updated sidebar copy for better navigation.
• Reorganized content to make automation easier to access.
• Cleaner visual structure for more intuitive use.

🌍 SEO & GEO Enhancements

• Started SEO project: Improved Search Console setup and page indexing.
• GEO work initialized: Early foundation for geo-specific improvements.

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Bug Fixes

🐞 Form Auth & Submissions

• Fixed an issue where unauthenticated users couldn't create forms properly.
• Patched submission protection using hidden fields to prevent spam entries.

🔗 Referral & Sitemap Issues

• Fixed 404 error in referral links.
• Resolved sitemap issue related to templates not displaying correctly.

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Thank you for your support! We’re excited to see how these updates improve your form-building experience. 🚀