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Well, I wrote a while back that I was trying out both JotForm and ZOHO Creator for creating online forms. Since then I have definitely settled upon ZOHO Creator. The ease of use, quick response from support, and the ability to adapt many forms in their Marketplace have me sold. The cost is minimal…..If I continue to use it at work for a lot of data I may need to upgrade to their backup services, but for now I feel like I can back-up form data myself.

ZOHO Creator allows you to build and run your online databases without any infrastructure costs. They also have a marketplace where you can buy the services of a database expert to create a customized solution to your needs. Frankly, I am mulling over the possibility of doing this, but instead have been playing around with taking apart different solutions out there and seeing if I can figure my own solution out. That is just my learning style.

Give ZOHO Creator a try….it is free until you need more than three applications. Very cheap for the basic program. I am currently only spending $15 a month, but organizations should be willing to cough up the $45 per month for the professional package if they have serious needs. The pricing structure is here, and if you would like to see an in-depth description of their product visit ZOHO Creators detail page.

I have been looking for a way to incorporate forms into my business management. My priorities include privacy, efficiency, ease of use. I want to be able to tell a worker that they can go to a defined page and enter information that I can accumulate and use elsewhere.

Well I’ve tried out more than I bargained for. I don’t have much of a budget, but I will be willing to pay a small amount eventually….at least if the forms create more business.

The two I have looked at the most are Zoho Creator and JotForm. Both are free until you want more…..I haven’t gotten to the point of choosing more.

ZoHo is going to deserve a long dedicated post of its own…..it is downright amazing all of the free services offered by this site. I have already used it for formatting and submitting an excel sheet into a blog, for instance. I have created a online job application form with this also.

Now I have finally started a Google Payment account and want a form program that will integrate with Google the best. I am leaning towards using Jotform, because it is so clear what I am will get for $9 a month. You wouldn’t believe how many companies I have eliminated from consideration because they bury their pricing information…….on the assumption that if they loop you in with a free trial you will jump on board. Me….I get pissed off that they will waste my time by surprising me with the cost after I’ve delved into the program for a day. I just don’t give those suckers a second look any more. If you can’t be upfront and easy about what you charge I don’t want to deal with you. I don’t have time, thank you very much!

So JotForm is the one I will try for payment…..to be continued. Gotta pick up my high school freshman. Be right back!
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