How to add a contact form to my WordPress website in Directadmin
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A contact form is a crucial feature that allows website visitors to interact with your business. Here's how to add a contact form to your WordPress website in Directadmin:
Option 1: Use Plugins
Plugins like Contact Form 7 or Jetpack allow you to create and customize contact forms easily.
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Install Plugin: Go to the WordPress Directory, search for Contact Form 7 or Jetpack plugin, and install the most suitable one for you.
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Activate the Plugin: After installing the plugin, activate it, and select the option to create a new form.
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Customize Your Form: Customize your form with fields such as name, email, and any required fields.
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Add shortcode to Contact Page: Once your contact form has been created, copy and paste the shortcode into the Contact page by selecting the shortcode option in the text menu.
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Verify Contact Form Functionality: Preview your Contact page and test your contact form's functionality.
Option 2: Manually Add Form via HTML/CSS
The alternate way is to manually add the contact form via CSS and HTML by following these steps;
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Access Directadmin File Manager: Access Directadmin control panel and navigate to wp-content/themes.
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Create a Custom Contact Page Template: To create a custom contact page template, follow the steps above to create a custom page template in WordPress using Directadmin.
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Customize Page Template: Customize the contact page template with the desired fields, such as name, email, and message.
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Insert HTML and CSS Code: Use an HTML form template or create a simple HTML form from scratch, adding CSS styles to customize it to match your website's design.
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Add Contact Page to Menu: Add the link to the new contact page in WordPress menu editor.
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Preview Contact Page and Test Form: Preview the new contact page and test the form's functionality.
These are the methods to add a contact form to your WordPress website in Directadmin. Choose the most suitable one for you to create a fully functional contact form.
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