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Introduction to contact forms - WordPress Tutorial
From the course: Custom WordPress Plugins: Design, Develop, and Distribute
Introduction to contact forms
- One of the most common things that you'll find on a website, no matter how big or small is a Contact Form. A Contact Form is a simple but powerful way to gather input from your visitors. By default, WordPress offers Comment Forms that can be used to interact with your audience, but Contact Forms provide a more versatile way for communication. These forms are used to collect information like Messages, Feedback, and even Quotes from potential customers. Where Contact Forms are similar to post types in WordPress is that they can be easily customized with fields like titles, email inputs, text areas, and more. Additionally, many popular contact form plugins allow you to extend functionality with features like file uploads, conditional logic, and integration with email services. Why should you use a Contact Form? There are many benefits. They provide a more structured way for your visitors to reach you, protect your email from scammers, and create an easy experience for users who want to…
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