how to make a contact us form?

hi

how do i make a contact us form?
What code do i need?

Can forms be viewed on mobile devices?

Thanks

fuzz

 

Here are two tutorials with the full script.

1. http://www.whooked.com/web-dev/2347-tutorial-php-contact-form.html

2. http://www.whooked.com/web-dev/1814-secure-php-contact-form.html

That should help you.

 

You need some sort of applicatoin lang to consume the request. That can be CGI, ASP.NET, PHP, CFML..
As for having it work on mobile devices , just make sure the code is clean html.

 

If you want it to be viewed on mobile, the code will need to be condensed for fast loading, phones can lose connection when trying to submit the form, so you will need to make sure it's a specially made PHP script or ASP...

CGI and CFML aren't the best things to use, I would especially stay away from CGI. Easyily exploited and hacked

 

Thanks for the replies all.

th13rteen - i tried the secure contact form you have on your site.
Followed all the steps and submission generates the thank you page.

How long does it take for the e-mail to reach me? So far its 5 mins and no e-mail.
Also do i have to set up anything on my hosting to host the .php?

Thanks

fuzz

 

It should go to you within a min or so. There are no special requirements for the script. It should work by itself. Make sure that you entered your email address correctly and the form.

 

have tried a few times now - cant seem to get it work.

From what i see, the only ammend i have to do is putting in my e-mail address. Is this correct?

No i need to put my smtp details anywhere? If so where?

Thanks for your help

fuzz

 

Yeah just your email. And the name of the page (eg: contact.html). Wait. Which instructions are you following? 1st or 2nd? You should just post over at Whooked.

 

I use this sweet contact me widget that emails me!
http://widgetsforfree.blogspot.com/2008/03/contact-me_26.html

 

That kontactr is good but has too much 'free branding' to it.

Thanks none the less.