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As visitors make their selections, the estimated total updates automatically. They can then submit their details and choices as a structured quote request.<\/p>\n\n<p>No coding is required. Create the form in WordPress, preview it, and add it to any page or post with a shortcode.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Turn pricing questions into qualified quote requests<\/h4>\n\n<p>Instead of asking every visitor to describe their project in a blank contact form, guide them through the options that affect the price. Visitors get useful pricing guidance, while you receive the information needed to prepare a more accurate final quote.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Key features<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Visual drag-and-drop form builder<\/li>\n<li>Priced fields and options<\/li>\n<li>Quantity-based calculations<\/li>\n<li>Live price estimate on the frontend<\/li>\n<li>Conditional fields that appear when relevant<\/li>\n<li>Ready-to-use form templates<\/li>\n<li>Form preview before publishing<\/li>\n<li>Shortcode for pages and posts<\/li>\n<li>Customer details and quote request form<\/li>\n<li>Email notifications with the visitor's selections<\/li>\n<li>Quote requests stored in the WordPress dashboard<\/li>\n<li>Responsive forms for desktop, tablet, and mobile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>Made for service businesses<\/h4>\n\n<p>MDS Quick Estimate can help businesses whose prices depend on services, options, or quantities, including:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Artisans and home service professionals<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning, maintenance, and repair services<\/li>\n<li>Web agencies and freelancers<\/li>\n<li>Moving and installation companies<\/li>\n<li>Landscapers, painters, and interior designers<\/li>\n<li>Other businesses offering configurable or made-to-measure services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>How it works<\/h4>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Create an estimate form in the WordPress dashboard.<\/li>\n<li>Add the fields, options, prices, and conditions you need.<\/li>\n<li>Preview the form and copy its shortcode.<\/li>\n<li>Add the shortcode to a page or post.<\/li>\n<li>Receive detailed quote requests by email and review them in WordPress.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h4>Estimates, not binding quotes<\/h4>\n\n<p>The calculated amount is intended as an estimate based on the visitor's selections. You remain free to review the request and provide a final quote after confirming the project details.<\/p>\n\n<!--section=installation-->\n<ol>\n<li>In your WordPress dashboard, go to <strong>Plugins &gt; Add New<\/strong> and search for <strong>MDS Quick Estimate<\/strong>. You can also upload the plugin files to the <code>\/wp-content\/plugins\/mds-quick-estimate\/<\/code> directory.<\/li>\n<li>Install and activate the plugin.<\/li>\n<li>Open <strong>Quick Estimate<\/strong> from the WordPress administration menu.<\/li>\n<li>Create a form from scratch or start with a template.<\/li>\n<li>Add your fields, prices, quantities, and conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Copy the generated shortcode into any page or post.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<!--section=faq-->\n<dl>\n<dt id=\"does%20the%20plugin%20require%20coding%20skills%3F\"><h3>Does the plugin require coding skills?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>No. Forms are created with a visual drag-and-drop builder and displayed with a shortcode.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20visitors%20see%20an%20estimated%20price%20before%20submitting%20the%20form%3F\"><h3>Can visitors see an estimated price before submitting the form?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. 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