Online form builder for creating forms, surveys, event registrations, and processing payments.
Creating online forms and collecting data or payments on websites requires technical skills, with existing tools often lacking intuitive design and reliability.
Creating online forms and collecting data or payments on websites requires technical skills, with existing tools often lacking intuitive design and reliability.
Drag-and-drop form builder that simplifies creating customizable forms, surveys, registrations, and payment processors without coding.
Drag-and-drop form builder that simplifies creating customizable forms, surveys, registrations, and payment processors without coding.
Acquired by SurveyMonkey for $35 million in cash and stock in April 2011. Service continued operating post-acquisition.
Event Year: 2011
Acquirer: SurveyMonkey
Acquired by SurveyMonkey for $35 million in cash and stock in April 2011. Service continued operating post-acquisition.
Event Year: 2011
Acquirer: SurveyMonkey
To expand SurveyMonkey's product offerings with Wufoo's form builder and leverage resources for international growth and scaling.
To expand SurveyMonkey's product offerings with Wufoo's form builder and leverage resources for international growth and scaling.
Wufoo emerged as a key player in web-based form creation, offering tools to simplify data collection for websites. Launched in the mid-2000s, it addressed needs for user-friendly form building without requiring coding expertise. Its acquisition by SurveyMonkey integrated it into a broader ecosystem of survey and data tools.
Wufoo enables users to design online forms, surveys, event registrations, and simple order processing systems. Described as a web equivalent to database applications like Microsoft Access with an intuitive interface, it supports payment processing. The platform processes transactions securely, handling significant volumes before its acquisition.
From inception, Wufoo prioritized exceptional user experience. Founders recognized gaps in existing form builders and aimed to differentiate through superior design and usability. Early development emphasized creating software users would form lasting relationships with, blending functionality with approachable aesthetics.
Wufoo emerged as a key player in web-based form creation, offering tools to simplify data collection for websites. Launched in the mid-2000s, it addressed needs for user-friendly form building without requiring coding expertise. Its acquisition by SurveyMonkey integrated it into a broader ecosystem of survey and data tools.
Wufoo enables users to design online forms, surveys, event registrations, and simple order processing systems. Described as a web equivalent to database applications like Microsoft Access with an intuitive interface, it supports payment processing. The platform processes transactions securely, handling significant volumes before its acquisition.
From inception, Wufoo prioritized exceptional user experience. Founders recognized gaps in existing form builders and aimed to differentiate through superior design and usability. Early development emphasized creating software users would form lasting relationships with, blending functionality with approachable aesthetics.
SaaS subscription with freemium model
SaaS subscription with freemium model
Website owners, businesses, event organizers needing forms for data and payments
Website owners, businesses, event organizers needing forms for data and payments
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Post-acquisition, plans focused on global reach. Wufoo concentrated on English-speaking markets initially but eyed international expansion with translation, localized support, and multi-currency billing. Integration with SurveyMonkey's infrastructure promised enhanced performance, reliability, and scalability for high-demand use cases.
Post-acquisition, plans focused on global reach. Wufoo concentrated on English-speaking markets initially but eyed international expansion with translation, localized support, and multi-currency billing. Integration with SurveyMonkey's infrastructure promised enhanced performance, reliability, and scalability for high-demand use cases.
Originating from a Y Combinator idea, Wufoo started with a prototype for form creation. Founders shifted from broader database ambitions to honing form-specific tools after identifying market opportunities. Limited resources led to hands-on customer support, refining the product through direct feedback.
Originating from a Y Combinator idea, Wufoo started with a prototype for form creation. Founders shifted from broader database ambitions to honing form-specific tools after identifying market opportunities. Limited resources led to hands-on customer support, refining the product through direct feedback.
The entire Wufoo team joined SurveyMonkey, relocating to California to align with shared values. Emphasis on user delight, craftsmanship, and mission dedication persisted. This transition supported continued innovation while maintaining service continuity for existing users.
The entire Wufoo team joined SurveyMonkey, relocating to California to align with shared values. Emphasis on user delight, craftsmanship, and mission dedication persisted. This transition supported continued innovation while maintaining service continuity for existing users.
