Welcome to AcquisitionSuite, a WordPress platform for capturing leads, delivering resources, and turning website visitors into prospects and customers.
This guide will help you set up AcquisitionSuite and publish your first downloadable resource or lead capture form.
What You Can Do with AcquisitionSuite
AcquisitionSuite gives you the tools to:
- Capture leads with customizable forms
- Gate downloadable resources behind a form
- Deliver files instantly or by email
- Sell digital downloads
- Create standalone forms for applications, registrations, enquiries, and other lead capture needs
- Customize form appearance and behavior
- Manage your leads and submissions
- Customize your download and form emails
1. Install AcquisitionSuite
Install and activate AcquisitionSuite on your WordPress website.
There are two installation methods:
Method 1: Upload the plugin ZIP
Use this method if you purchased or downloaded the AcquisitionSuite ZIP package.
Go to:
WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin
Upload the ZIP file, click Install Now, and then Activate Plugin.
Method 2: Install from WordPress
For the Lite edition, go to:
WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New Plugin
Search for AcquisitionSuite, then click Install Now and Activate.
See How to Install AcquisitionSuite for detailed instructions.
2. Activate Your License
If you have a Solo, Growth, Pro, or Agency plan, activate your license after installation.
Go to:
AcquisitionSuite → License
Enter the license key provided after your purchase and click Activate License.
Once activated, your site can use the features and site activations included with your plan.
See How to Activate Your License for more information.
3. Configure Your Email Settings
If you want AcquisitionSuite to send download emails or form submission emails, configure your email settings.
Go to:
AcquisitionSuite → Settings → Email: Delivery
Delivery Mode
You can choose how download links are delivered.
Instant Download Only
The download link is shown immediately after the visitor submits the form. No email is sent.
Email Only (Recommended)
The download link is sent by email. The download link is not shown in the confirmation modal.
Both
The download link is shown immediately and also sent by email.
Sender Details
Configure:
- From Name
- From Email
- Subject Line
Your “From” email should be configured to work with your website’s email delivery or SMTP setup.
You can also customize your email branding and templates under:
AcquisitionSuite → Settings → Email: Design & Template
4. Upload Your First File
The simplest way to get started is to upload a resource.
Go to:
AcquisitionSuite → Upload Files
Use the upload section.
Enter your file title
Give the resource a clear name.
For example:
The Small Business Growth Guide
Choose the file source
AcquisitionSuite supports two file sources:
Upload File
Upload the resource directly to your website.
External URL
Use a file hosted at an external URL.
Choose the download type
You can offer the resource as:
Free Download
or
Paid Download
5. Create a Free Download
For a free resource, select:
Download Type → Free Download
Then upload your file or provide the external URL.
Click:
Upload & Gate File
Your file is now available for use with AcquisitionSuite.
Examples of free resources include:
- Ebooks
- Checklists
- Guides
- Templates
- Reports
- Worksheets
- PDFs
6. Create a Paid Download
AcquisitionSuite can also sell digital downloads.
Select:
Download Type → Paid Download
You can then configure the following:
- Product Price
- Currency
- Payment Gateway
- Download Expiry
- Download Limit
- Purchase Button Label
- Payment Success Page
For example:
Price: $19
Currency: USD
Expiry: 24 hours
Download Limit: 3
A value of 0 can be used where the setting supports unlimited or never-expiring access.
Payment Success Page
After a successful purchase, you can choose where the customer is sent:
- Default Success Screen
- Custom Page
- External URL
Use a custom or external success page when you need to run conversion tracking or send customers to a specific post-purchase experience.
7. Publish Your File Using the Default Form
You do not need to create a form before publishing a file.
This is the fastest way to get a download working.
After uploading your file, use its generated file shortcode:
[acquis_download id="X"]
Replace X with the ID of your uploaded file.
For example:
[acquis_download id="123"]
Paste the shortcode into a WordPress post or page.
AcquisitionSuite will automatically render the download experience using its default form.
Use this method when:
- You want to launch quickly
- The default form is sufficient
- You don’t need additional custom fields
- You want a simple lead magnet or download
The basic flow is:
Upload File → Copy File Shortcode → Paste into Page → Publish
8. Create a Custom File Access Form
If you need more control over the information you collect or the appearance of the form, create a custom File Access form.
Go to:
AcquisitionSuite → Form Builder → New Form
Enter your form name.
For example:
Free Business Growth Guide
Choose the purpose
Select:
File Access
A File Access form is designed to collect visitor information before providing access to a downloadable file.
You can then add and arrange the fields you need.
Available field types include:
- Text
- Phone
- Link
- Number
- Textarea
- Dropdown
- Radio
- Checkbox
- Date
- Country
- Hidden Field
For a basic lead magnet, you might only need:
Full Name + Email Address
9. Configure Your File Access Form
After adding your fields, open the form’s Settings.
You can configure:
Field Mapping
Tell AcquisitionSuite which fields contain the visitor’s:
- Name
- Email address
This allows AcquisitionSuite to correctly associate submissions with your leads.
Modal Appearance
Customize:
- Modal Title
- Subtitle
- Header Colour
- Title Colour
- Subtitle Colour
- Submit Button Label
Steps
You can create:
- 1 step — single-page form
- 2+ steps — multi-step form with progress
Use multi-step forms when you need to collect more information without presenting every field at once.
10. Select the File for Your Form
For a File Access form, select the file that should be delivered after submission.
This connects your form to the resource you uploaded earlier.
The resulting flow is:
Visitor → File Access Form → Submission → File Delivery
Depending on your email delivery settings, the visitor can receive the file immediately, by email, or both.
11. Choose How the Form Appears
AcquisitionSuite provides three display styles for forms.
Embedded
The form appears directly inside your page or post.
Use this when you want the form to be part of the page content.
Popup Modal
A button opens the form inside a popup.
Use this when you want to keep the page clean while allowing visitors to open the form when needed.
Floating Button
A floating button opens the form.
This can be useful when you want the call-to-action to remain visible while visitors browse the page.
12. Copy and Publish the Form Shortcode
After configuring your File Access form, AcquisitionSuite provides a shortcode for the form.
For example:
[acquis_form id="4" display="popup"]
Use the Copy Shortcode button to copy the actual shortcode generated for your form.
Paste it into your WordPress post or page.
The form will then render according to the settings you configured.
13. Create a Standalone Form
Not every form needs to deliver a file.
Use a Standalone Form to create forms for contacts, registrations, bookings, applications, enquiries, and other types of lead capture that don’t require a downloadable file.
Go to:
AcquisitionSuite → Form Builder → New Form
Choose:
Purpose → Standalone Form
Standalone forms can be used for:
- Applications
- Registrations
- Contact enquiries
- Appointment requests
- Surveys
- Waitlists
- General lead capture
You can configure the fields, appearance, steps, display style, and submission behavior just like a File Access form.
The difference is simple:
File Access Form → captures a lead in connection with a file.
Standalone Form → captures a lead without requiring a file.
14. Test Everything Before Publishing
Always test your setup before sending visitors to your page.
If you’re using a free download, check the following:
- The file loads correctly
- The form displays correctly
- The visitor can submit the form
- The lead is recorded
- The download link works
- Email delivery works if enabled
If you’re selling a download, also check:
- The correct price is displayed
- The correct currency is displayed
- The payment gateway works
- Payment completes successfully
- The success page works
- The download link works
- Download limits and expiry behave as expected
If you’re using a custom form, check the following:
- All fields display correctly
- Required fields work
- Name and email mapping is correct
- The selected file is delivered
- The selected display style works correctly
- Emails contain the correct information
15. Your First AcquisitionSuite Setup
If you’re completely new to AcquisitionSuite, start with one simple resource.
Fastest setup
Upload File
↓
Choose Free Download
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Copy [acquis_download id="X"]
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Paste into a WordPress page
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Publish
AcquisitionSuite automatically provides the default form.
The best way to learn AcquisitionSuite is to start small: upload one resource, publish it, submit the form yourself, and verify the complete experience before building more advanced campaigns.