Using a PHP Contact Form to Gather Enquiries
On the web, there are two primary means for permitting visitors to send information from a web site - via an email link and by using forms. While a simple e-mail link requires the visitor at least to be connected to an email application to use it, a form runs solely off the hosting server's processes. Forms can also provide a better means of communication in that the information requested can be specified by you to provide the most relevant details. Also, as a form does not require your email address to be shown on the page, you can avoid it being 'harvested' by spam bots which then sell on the address to spammers.
Some of the benefits of using a PHP based enquiry form;
- Styled to match rest of website
- Field validation and other intelligence incorporated
- Possible large number and type of response fields
- Forms encourage higher response rates
- No email address visible to harvesting spam bots
- Information sent via secure php method
- Sender requires no email software
- Automatic thank you page or email response generated
Typical Enquiry Form
When quoting on web design projects, visualeze include the cost of one PHP based contact or feedback form per site. This includes configuration, styling, set-up and full testing. Additional forms will normally be charged at £50.00 each.