Your First WordPress Contact Form

Creating a simple contact form in WordPress using WPForms Lite is a straightforward process. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you set up your contact form quickly and easily:

Installing WPForms Lite

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard
2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New
3. In the search bar, type “WPForms”
4. Look for “WPForms Lite” in the results and click “Install Now”
5. Once installed, click “Activate”

Creating Your Contact Form

Step 1: Access the Form Builder

1. In your WordPress dashboard, go to WPForms > Add New
2. Give your form a name (e.g., “Simple Contact Form”)

Step 2: Choose a Template

1. In the form builder, you’ll see a list of templates
2. Select the “Simple Contact Form” template

Step 3: Customize Your Form

1. The template will include basic fields like Name, Email, and Message
2. To edit a field, click on it in the preview area
3. To add new fields, drag them from the left panel to the form
4. Arrange fields by dragging them up or down

Step 4: Configure Form Settings

1. Click on “Settings” in the left menu
2. Under “General,” you can edit the form name and description
3. In “Notifications,” ensure the admin email is correct to receive form submissions
4. Under “Confirmations,” customize the message users see after submitting the form

Step 5: Save Your Form

1. Click the “Save” button at the top of the form builder

Adding the Form to Your Website

Step 1: Create a New Page or Post

1. Go to Pages > Add New (or Posts > Add New)
2. Give your page a title (e.g., “Contact Us”)

Step 2: Insert the Form

1. In the page editor, click the “+” icon to add a new block
2. Search for “WPForms” and select the WPForms block
3. Choose your contact form from the dropdown menu

Step 3: Publish

1. Click “Publish” or “Update” to make your page live

Testing Your Form

1. Visit your new contact page on your website
2. Fill out and submit the form
3. Check your admin email to ensure you received the submission

By following these steps, you’ll have a functional contact form on your WordPress site using WPForms Lite. This simple form allows visitors to easily get in touch with you, improving communication and potentially increasing engagement on your website[1][2][3][4].

Citations:
[1] https://wpforms.com/how-to-create-a-simple-contact-form-in-wordpress/
[2] https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/how-to-create-a-contact-form-in-wordpress/
[3] https://www.monsterinsights.com/how-to-create-a-contact-form-in-wordpress-the-simple-way/
[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqQTE-aBGBw
[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ9kV9SKz5k
[6] https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpforms-lite/
[7] https://wpforms.com/how-to-create-a-wordpress-form-for-free/
[8] https://wpforms.com/docs/creating-first-form/