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WP Forms: The Essential WordPress Plugin for Building CRM Solutions

Aleksandar Lim - September 23, 2025

At Aleks Apps, I help small businesses in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) transform their WordPress websites into full-fledged CRM systems. My process leverages existing themes and plugins, combined with custom code extensions, to reduce development time, integrate frameworks seamlessly, and take advantage of WordPress’s built-in SEO and security features.

What is WP Forms?

One of the most powerful tools in a web developer’s toolbox is the WP Forms plugin by WP Forms LLC. For around $100 USD per year (about $10/month), this plugin gives you the freedom to create any kind of form and automatically save that data into your WordPress database. Whether you’re looking to manage leads, track customers, or handle daily administrative processes, WP Forms makes it simple.

Installing WP Forms

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
3. Search for “WP Forms”.
4. Click Install Now, then Activate.

Once activated, you can begin building drag-and-drop forms immediately, saving hours of custom coding.

Why WP Forms is a Game Changer for CRM Development

With WP Forms, development time is cut in half. The drag-and-drop builder works just like a page builder, allowing you to design forms quickly and intuitively. Behind the scenes, the plugin automatically generates the corresponding MySQL tables to store submitted data.

As a developer, I extend WP Forms by creating custom pages for viewing data, writing PHP functions to retrieve and display records, and styling the user interface with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This combination makes it possible to create fully customized dashboards, reporting tools, and client management systems.

E-Commerce Capabilities

Beyond client management, WP Forms also supports payment processing forms. With custom code extensions, I can build a complete e-commerce solution directly from WP Form components. This allows businesses to not only manage customer data but also process orders and payments—all within their WordPress CRM.

Why Choose a Custom WP Forms CRM?

• Save time & money with reduced development effort.
• Leverage WordPress SEO and security features out of the box.
• Integrate existing frameworks without reinventing the wheel.
• Scalable & flexible CRM tailored to your business processes.
• All-in-one solution: manage clients, leads, payments, and more.

Ready to Build Your CRM?

If you’re a small business in the GTA looking for a CRM-style website that can help you manage clients and generate leads, WP Forms combined with custom WordPress development is the perfect solution. At Aleks Apps, I specialize in turning your existing website into a powerful tool that drives growth and efficiency.