Website

• Flow
• Bot

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Configuration Options

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Label Customization

• Placeholder Text: Guide users with helpful input hints (supports variables)
• Button Text: Customize the submit button label (supports variables)
• Retry Message: Set custom error message for invalid URLs (supports variables)

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URL Validation

• Format Checking: Validates URL structure and format automatically
• Protocol Support: Accepts HTTP, HTTPS, and other standard protocols
• Error Handling: Displays retry message when URLs are improperly formatted
• Real-time Feedback: Immediate validation feedback to users

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Variable Integration

• Save Answer: Choose a variable to store the validated URL
• Variable Support: All text fields support variable insertion using {{variableName}} syntax

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Advanced Features

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Comprehensive URL Validation

• Protocol Detection: Automatically recognizes HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and other protocols
• Domain Validation: Checks for proper domain name structure
• Path Validation: Validates URL paths and parameters
• Special Character Handling: Properly processes encoded characters and international domains

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Smart URL Processing

• Auto-completion: Automatically adds “https://” prefix when missing
• Format Normalization: Standardizes URLs for consistent storage
• Case Handling: Manages case sensitivity appropriately
• Whitespace Management: Trims leading and trailing whitespace

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Error Handling and User Guidance

• Custom Error Messages: Personalize retry messages for better user experience
• Context-aware Feedback: Variable-driven error messages based on user data
• Clear Instructions: Guide users toward proper URL format
• Accessibility Support: Screen reader friendly error messages

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Variable Integration

• Dynamic Placeholders: Use variables to personalize placeholder text
• Context-aware Labels: Customize button and error text based on collected data
• Integration Ready: Validated URLs work seamlessly with webhooks and external systems

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Best Practices

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User Experience

• Use clear, instructive placeholder text (e.g., “Enter your website URL”)
• Provide helpful retry messages that explain proper URL format
• Consider auto-completing common protocols (https://) for user convenience
• Test URL validation with various formats and edge cases

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Data Management

• Use descriptive variable names for URL storage
• Remember that URLs are stored in normalized format
• Consider privacy implications when storing website URLs
• Plan for URL verification workflows if needed

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Validation Strategy

• Rely on built-in format validation for structural checking
• Use retry messages to educate users about expected formats
• Consider follow-up verification via webhook for critical applications
• Document expected URL formats in your integration specifications

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Content Strategy

• Clarify what types of URLs are expected (website, social media, etc.)
• Provide examples in placeholder text or instructions
• Consider regional differences in website formats
• Plan for internationalized domain names (IDN) support

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Integration Examples

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Social Media Collection

{
  "social_profiles": {
    "website": "{{userWebsite}}",
    "platform": "determined by URL pattern",
    "verified": "false (requires additional verification)"
  }
}

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Portfolio Verification Flow

1. Collect website URL with Website block
2. Save to variable (e.g., portfolioURL)
3. Use webhook to verify URL accessibility
4. Follow up with additional questions based on site content
5. Store verified URLs for portfolio review

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Lead Generation

• Collect company website URLs for B2B leads
• Validate URL format before CRM integration
• Use URLs for company research and qualification
• Track website data for lead scoring and analysis

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Content Curation

• Collect article or resource URLs from users
• Validate format before adding to content database
• Use URLs for automated content analysis
• Build curated content libraries from user submissions

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Common Use Cases

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Business Information Collection

• Company websites for B2B lead generation
• Portfolio URLs for freelancers and agencies
• Social media profiles for influencer outreach
• E-commerce store URLs for partnership programs

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Reference and Resource Gathering

• Article or blog post recommendations
• Educational resource sharing
• Tool and software recommendations
• Research source collection

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Social Media Integration

• LinkedIn profile collection
• Instagram or Twitter account URLs
• YouTube channel or video links
• Facebook page or group references

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Troubleshooting

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Common Issues

• Verify users are entering complete URLs with protocols
• Check that URL format includes proper domain structure
• Ensure retry message clearly explains expected format
• Test with various URL formats including subdomains and paths

• Confirm a variable is selected in “Save Answer” dropdown
• Verify variable names don’t contain special characters
• Check that URL validation passes before attempting to save
• Test variable integration with subsequent blocks and webhooks

• Verify retry message is configured in block settings
• Check that custom retry message text is appropriate
• Test retry message with intentionally invalid URLs
• Ensure message provides helpful guidance for correction

• Test URLs with and without “http://” or “https://” prefixes
• Verify automatic protocol addition works correctly
• Check handling of non-standard protocols (ftp, file, etc.)
• Test with various domain formats and international characters

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Validation Problems

• Test with non-Latin character domains
• Verify punycode encoding is handled correctly
• Check that international TLDs are accepted
• Test with various language-specific domains

• Test with URLs containing parameters and queries
• Verify handling of anchor links and fragments
• Check subdomain and port number validation
• Test with encoded characters and special symbols

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Integration Considerations

• Format validation doesn’t guarantee URL accessibility
• Consider implementing webhook-based URL verification
• Plan for handling of temporary or private URLs
• Document limitations of format-only validation

• URLs are stored exactly as validated and normalized
• External systems may need additional URL parsing
• Consider URL shortening or expansion requirements
• Plan for handling of redirect URLs

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Error Message Optimization

• Customize retry messages for your specific use case
• Use variables to make error messages more contextual
• Provide examples of correctly formatted URLs
• Test error messages with common user mistakes

• Ensure error messages work with screen readers
• Provide sufficient color contrast for error text
• Use appropriate ARIA labels for validation feedback
• Test accessibility across different devices and browsers

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Performance Considerations

• URL format validation happens client-side for instant feedback
• Complex URLs may require additional processing time
• Test validation performance with very long URLs
• Monitor user experience across different network conditions

• Consider URL length limits for your storage system
• Plan for handling of very long URLs with parameters
• Implement URL normalization for consistent storage
• Monitor storage usage for URL-heavy applications