You find just the right product or service online that's offering a free trial only to realize that the information you have to provide is too complicated.
It's not that the information is really complicated but the fact that the form is often difficult to navigate thanks to pull down menus, blank fields, and trouble created by failing to complete certain portions of a form and other headaches and other considerations that may cause problems.
But the good news is that the free stuff promised on the Internet is actually free.
The only price an individual has to pay for the free stuff is patience in knowing how to complete the online forms.
And once an individual has an understanding of what's involved, it's a cinch.
What to know the secrets to completing those online forms for free stuff? Then be sure to remember these pointers the next time you're completing a form online:
- After opening a form, make sure your cursor is in the first box in which information is required.
Some forms may take you there, while others may require that you scroll the mouse onto the form.
Likewise, you may have to tab to get to subsequent boxes, while others will move the cursor automatically once each box is completed. - Know how to use pull down menus.
An online form for free stuff may ask you to list the state, nation or information through a pull down menu in which you select the information rather than typing it in.
It's important to select the right state or whatever data is required for two reasons.
The first is that you obviously want it to be correct.
The second is that the choice of a state, country, etc.
that does match the zip code or other information listed will result in an error message. - Know how to check a box.
Some forms may ask you to check a box indicating that you accept a company's operating terms, have read and understand their mission statement, or other information.
Signing off on such information doesn't really involve signing anything, but moving the cursor over the box and clicking the mouse on your computer.
It's also a necessity because most companies will not allow for a form to be completed without agreeing to certain stipulations.
- Be sure to save your work when completing a form with several pages.
Most forms with multiple pages have a button that allows users to save pages.
This can be particularly helpful when completing forms that may require information an applicant needs to research before completing the form.
- Look for a help button.
Most online forms contain some type of button or icon that directs users where to go if they need more information.
Many forms also include menu bars beside questions that read "why is this important" or have a question mark beside them.
Clicking on these can help users in understanding what information is needed and how to provide it.
- Don't panic.
While some online forms may seem difficult to navigate or complete, finishing them is easy
Their forms aren't that hard to fill out.
All that's required is a little bit of know how -- and patience.