Closed davidobrien1985 closed 6 years ago
Never mind, I missed the part where I just need to add a
action="https://getsimpleform.com/messages?form_api_token=<form_api_token>" method="post"
to the <form>
section. Of course only if you want to use getsimpleform.
Hi, I am also having the same problem. Can you give me an example of the contact file with the action? I want to have formspree function but with the themes design.
Hi! Given that this is just a template or front-end for a website, it does not provide server functionality to send email. If you want this, you must buy it from your host, or (much easier) use a third-party tool. This is recommended unless you really know what you're doing.
For your use-case, your best bet is to simply follow the directions from your provider. I recommend formspree for down-and-dirty form emails and mailchimp if you want a glossier, more professional email.
I'm not an expert on this topic, but the gist of it is copying the HTML widget that formspree provides on their homepage. This template is just a demonstration of html styles, so I'm not going to hardcode in a formspree configuration, but copy-pasting in their example form should work. Edit element classes as necessary to make the form render correctly, and you should be fine.
Hi,
what's the recommended way to get the contact form to actually send the message somewhere?
I couldn't find anywhere in the code anything where I can add a recipient email address or anything.
Thanks, David