Not Just A Contact Form

Over the years, many WordPress.com features undergo multiple changes. As something evolves, we may forget to note some of the more significant options that have been added along the way. In that light, let’s take a look at a block that is useful on nearly every site — the Contact Form Block.

The Ubiquitous Contact Us Link

Contact forms are a staple on the web. Users are accustomed to looking for “Contact Us” or “Contact” links in a site’s main menu, which usually leads to a simple contact form.

As simple as the concept is, contact forms used to be one of the more complex items to create on a page. The Contact Form block aims to make the creation as simple as the concept. Let’s dive in to see how it all works.

Getting Started With the Contact Form Block

Like all blocks, just drag the Contact Form block into your page and drop it where you would like to display it on the page. Here’s a quick look to see what that looks like.

Once you’ve inserted the form, you can edit its Block Settings to customize it. Here, you can choose which email address(es) to send the form results to, add a subject line, and select what happens after submission. “On Submission” choices include showing a summary of the submitted fields, redirecting to another page, or displaying a custom message to the user.

More Customization

You can customize the form even further. Some things you can do include:

• Add new form fields, including text, checkbox, radio, date picker, and more.
• Add custom CSS to the form.

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Contact Form Patterns

Don’t forget about Block Patterns! Although you can always create your own contact form blocks from scratch, you might prefer to use and customize an existing Contact Form Pattern. Several stylish patterns are included, enabling you to jump-start your design.

Simply drag and drop the pattern of your choice, and then edit the settings to fit your design preferences.

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If you’ve been using the Contact Form block, we hope you’ve found it to be simple and easy to use. If you haven’t tried it yet, check it out. It’s a great way to connect with your audience. 

 View more details on how to use the Form block. 

Quick Tip: Need a form that’s NOT a contact form? No problem. There are blocks for that as well. Simply drag and drop the type of form block you need into your page or post. Just like that, you’ll be ready to create registration forms, RSVP forms, appointment forms, feedback forms, and podcast contact forms.

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