I'm looking for recommendations for a simple responsive contact form to be included on a html page. I've tried a couple without success. My site is hosted by Go Daddy on a shared Linux server. Thanks!
TorontoBoy
8:33 pm on Apr 4, 2018 (gmt 0)
You running a CMS such as Wordpress, flat-file CMS such as Grav?
If you have a form you will also need reCaptcha anti-spam integration, or you'll get a ton of bots auto-filling in the form, sending you info about male enhancement devices. Akismet anti-spam will also keep the flow down to a dull roar. Also please do not post your email address in plain text or it will be harvested, and you guessed it, more email about male devices.
topr8
8:45 pm on Apr 4, 2018 (gmt 0)
>>If you have a form you will also need reCaptcha anti-spam integration, or you'll get a ton of bots auto-filling in the form
perhaps in this case, but i'd like to say that in general, if you have a very robust bot blocking method - then you will get virtually zero bots filling in forms ... with the added bonus of not annoying your customers with reCaptcha scripts and their like.
Jennnnn
9:10 pm on Apr 4, 2018 (gmt 0)
The contact form is for a commerce web site. I've always used just two contact email addresses rather than a form because I've never been able to get a form to work. I've used these emails for over ten years and yes, I receive industry-related spam but I've managed to avoid the other junk. At this point I want to get something simple that works. I just need three form fields - name, email address and message. I can manage with just email and message fields if necessary. I understand the spam issue but I happen to be one of those people who doesn't really like dealing with reCaptchas when I'm the customer.
tangor
11:36 pm on Apr 4, 2018 (gmt 0)
GET POST SUBMIT will work fine (see html forms), but the noise level will be immense. PHP or PERL forms can help reduce that (check content, set allowable parameters).
One can also look at SUPPORT/TRACKING scripts for additional functionality. CHAT also makes a difference for customer contact and support.
Decide what level of involvement you want to allow from the customer to you and that will suggest what format you will use.
Most folks won't easily give up their email address, or if they do, it is a throwaway and might not be there the next time you need to contact them.
Whatever you do, SECURE IT to avoid any malware or bad actors.
Most times a toll free PHONE NUMBER is your best bet.
Jennnnn
12:01 am on Apr 5, 2018 (gmt 0)
OK. I should mention that I sell products that I customize so my customers understand that there must be some exchange through email in order for me to receive their artwork and for them to receive an artwork proof from me. I can receive that information in a form sent through a vendor-provided shopping cart but many people prefer to contact me directly rather than go through the cart. I do have an 800 number.
Is there a particular PHP form you recommend?
ipco
2:38 pm on Apr 6, 2018 (gmt 0)
No need to use reCaptcha. Add a hidden Honeypot field. (if field not empty, kill the process otherwise process the form) It's hidden, no extra interaction from the user.
I now use them since I had problems - and a dislike - with reCaptcha. My long forms have more than one honeypot field. I haven't had a problem using honeypot fields.
