Lead Capture Widget Demo for Contractors
By the BuildFolio Team · Updated March 1, 2026
Click the blue bubble in the bottom-right corner to try the BuildFolio lead capture widget demo. Upload a test photo, enter a sample address, and see how leads flow into your dashboard with instant SMS and email notifications.
TL;DR — Lead Capture Demo Overview
What it is: Interactive demo showing how BuildFolio captures, qualifies, and converts contractor leads. Key features: AI photo analysis, instant quotes, SMS automation, and profit tracking. Try it: Click the blue bubble in the bottom-right corner to test the full widget experience.
How to test the lead capture widget demo
The live lead capture widget demo is running on this page. Follow these steps to see what your customers and your team will experience once the widget is installed on your HVAC, roofing, plumbing, or electrical website.
- Find the blue bubble in the bottom-right corner of this page. That’s the BuildFolio widget launcher.
- Click “Get a Quote” (or similar text) to open the full-screen lead capture form.
- Fill in test info — name, mobile number, and email. Use your real email if you want to see notifications.
- Add a job address NEW — type something like “123 Main St, Austin, TX 78701” to see address capture.
- Upload a photo of any project or use a sample photo. The widget supports multiple photos and works on mobile.
- Submit the form and wait a few seconds for SMS/email notifications to arrive (depending on your configuration).
Tip: Try submitting twice with different contact info to see how BuildFolio groups leads and flags duplicates.
What contractors see after installing the widget
The lead capture widget isn’t just a form — it’s designed to convert more website visitors into actionable leads. Here’s what contractors typically report after adding the widget to their sites.
*Based on early contractor feedback (Q4 2025). Results vary by traffic volume, trade, and market. Lead counts depend on your website visitors and how prominently you display the widget.
SMS Consent Checkbox (What Customers See)
↑ This exact checkbox appears in the live widget above when customers submit their information
What the demo shows you (front-end + back-end)
This page is wired to the same workflow your customers will see on your own site. While you interact with the lead capture widget demo, BuildFolio is doing a lot behind the scenes so you don’t have to.
Photo & address intake
Every demo submission includes contact info, photos, and job address — perfect for remote triage and AI-powered quoting later.
Instant alerts to your team
Lead details flow straight into your dashboard with optional SMS and email alerts so the right person can follow up immediately.
Fiona financing widget (optional)
In production, you can show a financing button so homeowners can check offers via our Fiona integration without impacting your margins.
Spam & quality controls
Behind the scenes, the system applies basic validation, rate limiting, and tracking so you get clean, actionable leads instead of spam.
AI & automation ready
Leads from this demo follow the same path as real submissions, so they’re ready for AI Photo-to-Quote and SMS sequences when you upgrade to Pro.
“I was skeptical about another widget, but this one actually gets used. Homeowners love uploading photos of their AC unit or roof damage right from their phone. I get better leads with more info than I ever got from my old contact form.”
— Carlos R., HVAC Contractor, Houston TX
(Q4 2025)
*Individual results vary based on website traffic, trade, and market.
How the demo maps to Free vs Pro plans
The demo focuses on the core widget experience. In your account, the same widget works on both the Free and Professional plans — the difference is what happens next.
| What you’re seeing in the demo | Free plan | Pro plan |
|---|---|---|
| Blue bubble & slide-out form | Included. Paste once on your site. | Included. Same widget, more automation behind it. |
| Photo uploads with job address | Included — 50 photos/month storage | Unlimited photo storage |
| Financing button (Fiona) | Included on all widgets. No extra software. | Included, plus more reporting on engagement. |
| Notifications when a lead submits | Email notifications + dashboard. | Email + SMS alerts, plus automated SMS follow-ups. |
| After the demo: follow-up workflow | Manual calls/texts using your usual process. | Missed-call text-back, lead nurture sequences, review requests, and AI Photo-to-Quote estimates generated from photos. |
You can stay on Free forever for lead capture and financing widgets, then upgrade to Pro when automation and AI quoting are ready to pay for themselves.
Add this lead capture widget to your own website
Liked what you saw in the demo? Getting the same contractor lead capture widget on your own site is as simple as pasting one snippet. It works with WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, and custom sites.
Copy–paste install (under 5 minutes)
<!-- BuildFolio Lead Capture Widget --> <script src="https://app.build-folio.com/widget.js" defer></script> <div data-bf-widget="lead-capture"></div>
After sign-up, you’ll copy your own widget snippet from the BuildFolio dashboard, paste it where you want the button to appear, and publish. The demo you just tried is running on exactly this setup.
Lead capture widget demo FAQs
Is the demo using the same lead capture widget I’ll get?
Yes. This lead capture demo uses the same widget code you’ll use in production, just wired to a test account. The only difference is how we label the lead internally.
Will I get real SMS and email notifications from the demo?
If SMS/email are enabled for the connected account and you use real contact details, you’ll see the same notifications your team would receive for a real homeowner lead.
Can I test the demo on mobile?
Absolutely. Open this page on your phone, tap the blue bubble, and go through the same steps. The widget is fully responsive and optimized for mobile users.
Does testing the demo cost anything?
No. You can try the lead capture widget demo as much as you want. When you’re ready to install it on your own site, start on the Free plan — no credit card required.
How many photos can customers upload per lead?
Customers can upload multiple photos per submission — there’s no per-lead limit. On the Free plan, your account stores up to 50 photos/month total across all leads. On Pro ($39/mo), photo storage is unlimited. Photos older than 90 days on Free are archived but can be restored if you upgrade.
Will the widget slow down my website?
No. The widget script loads asynchronously (using defer) and weighs under 25KB.
It won’t affect your page speed score or block your site from rendering. Most contractors see
zero impact on Core Web Vitals after installation.
Can I customize the widget colors to match my brand?
Yes. In your BuildFolio dashboard, you can change the bubble color, button text, and form fields to match your branding. You can also choose where the widget appears (bottom-right, bottom-left, or embedded inline on specific pages).
Quote Smarter. Close Faster. Keep More.
The lead capture widget is just the start. BuildFolio is the only contractor software that tracks what you actually make on every job—not just revenue, but real profit.
Ready to turn this demo into live leads?
Create your free BuildFolio account to get your widget snippet and start capturing photo-rich leads today.