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## [New Website: Martha Droste Bookkeeping :)](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/new-website-martha-droste-bookkeeping/55996)

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**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/new-website-martha-droste-bookkeeping/55996 "2026-05-06T12:40:16Z")

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:desktop\_computer: MarthaDroste.com :hammer\_and\_wrench: Built with Elements :link: Visit the site: https://MarthaDroste.com Serving Peoria IL

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## [Trouble Publishing in both Rapid Weaver and Elements](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/trouble-publishing-in-both-rapid-weaver-and-elements/55990)

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**Author:** [@RobertJames](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/RobertJames)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 10:55pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/trouble-publishing-in-both-rapid-weaver-and-elements/55990 "2026-05-05T22:55:58Z")

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I have everything correct but for some reason it keeps telling me the settings are incorrect. I copied everything from my older sites (They work just fine) but this new site is giving me a headache trying to publish. I c…

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## [List component question](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/list-component-question/55980)

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**Author:** [@TomM](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/TomM)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 3:01pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/list-component-question/55980 "2026-05-05T15:01:26Z")

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I would like to make a list of names. Each name linked to a Gallery Pro page. I have a 2 column component with 2 lists inside. Is this the best way to do it? See attachment.

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## [Gallery Pro - Random](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/gallery-pro-random/55991)

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**Author:** [@iMac](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/iMac)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/gallery-pro-random/55991 "2026-05-05T12:32:25Z")

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@ben and @dan , do you have plans to add “random” to the Gallery Pro component?

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## [Setting up MX for Elements hosting](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/setting-up-mx-for-elements-hosting/55972)

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**Author:** [@troyweb](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/troyweb)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 11:21am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/setting-up-mx-for-elements-hosting/55972 "2026-05-05T11:21:54Z")

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Hi @differentdan , I transferred name servers to Cloud flare from IONOS and uploaded my website to elements hosting with a little help from you, however now I need to setup MX so I can do a contact form. Using Cloud fl…

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## [Rabe Perplexum - Schwingefoto.de](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rabe-perplexum-schwingefoto-de/55986)

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**Author:** [@Fuellemann](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Fuellemann)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rabe-perplexum-schwingefoto-de/55986 "2026-05-04T15:47:56Z")

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:desktop\_computer: Rabe Perplexum - Schwingefoto :hammer\_and\_wrench: Built with Elements by Einfach gute Webseiten :link: Visit the site: Schwingefoto.de :pencil: Builders Notes (optional): In the late 1970s, a figurhellip;

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## [Creating a grid in trial mode](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/creating-a-grid-in-trial-mode/55952)

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**Author:** [@Jspringate](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Jspringate)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/creating-a-grid-in-trial-mode/55952 "2026-05-04T08:14:03Z")

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I’m experimenting with the trial version. I have a 2x2 grid. Top left has text, the top right a video, bottom left some HTML code. All I seem to be able to is place the text in the top left hand grid. Has the trial vers…

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## [Vimeo](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/vimeo/47959)

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**Author:** [@jwDave](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jwDave)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/vimeo/47959 "2026-05-04T07:22:49Z")

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I have added the following HTML to Elements but it doesn’t work, I just get a blank screen, any help would be appreciated, of course I have exchanged “my\_video\_id” with a real id.

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## [CMS posts broken](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cms-posts-broken/55965)

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**Author:** [@numericcitizen](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/numericcitizen)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 11:55pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cms-posts-broken/55965 "2026-05-03T23:55:19Z")

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I have trouble having a CMS component to update correctly on my site after making changes to CMS content (added and removed .md files, removed some images, etc.). The website isn’t reflecting changes entirely (see here).…

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## [Building a blog](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/building-a-blog/55966)

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**Author:** [@Nigell1](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Nigell1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/building-a-blog/55966 "2026-05-03T19:52:19Z")

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In simple terms, how do I do it? Is there a step-by-step guide anywhere? I have Essentials, I know it uses CMS… But in non-technical terms, what buttons do I press to create it? I’m not so interested in updating it non-l…

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## [Anchor not working in IOS](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/anchor-not-working-in-ios/55668)

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**Author:** [@mintyfreshsmile](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/mintyfreshsmile)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/anchor-not-working-in-ios/55668 "2026-05-03T01:40:18Z")

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On my Education page, I put anchors in Marquee Pro scroll at the top of the page. The anchors work on desktop but when I try in IOS on my iPhone they don’t work. elementsapp://downloadDocument/QLtzOzOjuOnI

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## [How do I create a menu like this under Elements?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/wie-erstelle-ich-so-ein-menu-unter-elements/55958)

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**Author:** [@Blumik](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Blumik)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/wie-erstelle-ich-so-ein-menu-unter-elements/55958 "2026-05-02T17:32:58Z")

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Hello and Moin, I come from the Classic version and am trying to switch my website to Elements. How can I get the menu shown in the attachment? Thank you for your help.

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## [Create and save components?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/create-and-save-components/55964)

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**Author:** [@Blumik](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Blumik)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/create-and-save-components/55964 "2026-05-02T10:14:10Z")

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Good Morning, How do I save created components to use them in a new project? For example, I create a menu and want to use the menu in a new project. So that it then appears in the component tab.

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## [Custom Letter Spacing](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/custom-letter-spacing/55950)

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**Author:** [@randerson27](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/randerson27)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 10:06am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/custom-letter-spacing/55950 "2026-05-02T10:06:41Z")

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Trying to adjust letter spacing to a value greater than the built-in “Widest” setting (0.1em). Referring to the Tailwind docs, I should be able to add custom class “tracking-\[.25em\]”. When I add this under Advanced in th…

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## [CMS Bug? {{item.url}} changed to '/\\/artikel....'](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cms-bug-item-url-changed-to-artikel/55467)

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**Author:** [@Ulrich](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Ulrich)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 9:19am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cms-bug-item-url-changed-to-artikel/55467 "2026-05-02T09:19:08Z")

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Hi @ben, i use CMS. Since Version 2 the {{item.url}} changed into /\\/artikel... if the publishing is in the root. Point your mouse to the heading of an article. index.php ... \<div class="relative z-30 flex flex-col pee…

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## [Developer Request - Email Stack replacement](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/developer-request-email-stack-replacement/55898)

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**Author:** [@PMUK](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PMUK)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/developer-request-email-stack-replacement/55898 "2026-05-01T20:10:37Z")

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I am just currently finalising my complete move away from Chiili/Exact Hosting to the Elements Hosting package. Its been a total doddle with the help of the amazing @differentdan and my only hold up is I have a licences …

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## [Slider and font](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/slider-and-font/55919)

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**Author:** [@Blumik](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Blumik)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/slider-and-font/55919 "2026-05-01T18:46:45Z")

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Hallo und Moin, wie bekomme ich sowas bei Element hin ?

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## [Gallery Image Linking](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/gallery-image-linking/55947)

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**Author:** [@gregs](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/gregs)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/gallery-image-linking/55947 "2026-05-01T18:45:14Z")

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Is it possible to link an image within the Gallery component to a URL or another page within the site?

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## [Menu component: define text color on hover?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/menu-component-define-text-color-on-hover/55955)

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**Author:** [@randerson27](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/randerson27)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/menu-component-define-text-color-on-hover/55955 "2026-05-01T15:53:52Z")

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Hi all. How can I define the text color in hover state for the standard Menu component? I see Default and Active, but no Hover. Am I missing something? Thanks in advance.

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## [Upgrade to Pro from Plus during May30 promo?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/upgrade-to-pro-from-plus-during-may30-promo/55954)

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**Author:** [@davidfreels](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/davidfreels)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/upgrade-to-pro-from-plus-during-may30-promo/55954 "2026-05-01T15:02:20Z")

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I bought Elements Plus yesterday and have decided I’d like to upgrade to Elements Pro today before the promo ends. It looks like there’s about a $68 difference in price, but I don’t see where to do that in-app? Please t…

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## [RapidWeaver Elements 2.2.8 Now Available](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-elements-2-2-8-now-available/55943)

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**Author:** [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-elements-2-2-8-now-available/55943 "2026-05-01T12:59:17Z")

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Hey Weavers, Over the past few months, we’ve been hard at work behind the scenes building out the next phase of the Elements Store, all with one big goal: bringing third-party developers into the ecosystem. That work h…

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## [Image Lightbox not working with CMS pictures](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/image-lightbox-not-working-with-cms-pictures/55847)

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**Author:** [@WeaverPixel](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/WeaverPixel)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 7:03am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/image-lightbox-not-working-with-cms-pictures/55847 "2026-05-01T07:03:18Z")

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Hi Elements weavers, I am just creating a new template. The template is working extensively with the Elements CMS. I am pulling out the photos of a product from the CMS and it works (see below) So far so good. When …

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## [🚨 Elements Hosting - Security Update (Copy Fail)](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-hosting-security-update-copy-fail/55948)

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**Author:** [@differentdan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/differentdan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 12:00am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-hosting-security-update-copy-fail/55948 "2026-05-01T00:00:09Z")

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Hi Elements Hosters :waving\_hand: Recently two critical CVEs (critical vulnerabilities) were published that are making the rounds on various tech and security news/blog sites. I wanted to take a moment to let you know h…

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## [Type over an Image Slider with fade](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/type-over-an-image-slider-with-fade/55945)

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**Author:** [@zr1bill](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/zr1bill)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/type-over-an-image-slider-with-fade/55945 "2026-04-30T18:31:42Z")

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Thanks to DooBox I am able to put text over a slider. If i choose “Slide” everything works fine. If I choose “Fade” the text does not remain but instead fades in and out seemingly on it own. I have tried changing all the…

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## [Enabled property — works on switch controls?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/enabled-property-works-on-switch-controls/55941)

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**Author:** [@Massimo](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Massimo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/enabled-property-works-on-switch-controls/55941 "2026-04-30T18:14:15Z")

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Hi Dan, I’m trying to use the enabled key (documented at https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/elements-docs/elements-language/component/properties-json/general-structure/enabled) to conditionally disable a switch control, b…

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## [Links to pages not working](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/links-to-pages-not-working/50948)

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**Author:** [@amcfarlen](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/amcfarlen)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/links-to-pages-not-working/50948 "2026-04-30T17:32:01Z")

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I’ve rebuilt my website and publishing to my local web server to test before uploading it to live. Problem is that if I click any link on any page it will not open the index page. Instead it will display a file folder w…

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## [Simple enquiry form failure](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/simple-enquiry-form-failure/55899)

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**Author:** [@Andy\_C](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Andy_C)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/simple-enquiry-form-failure/55899 "2026-04-30T17:30:04Z")

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Hiya I’m having issues, I’ve checked the server: PHP version: 8.4.19. Whatever setting I’ve tried, my test sends the error message I’ve set. As a simple two way email enquiry/response, I don’t think a webhook should be…

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## [Modal used for menu with tree and text boxes](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/modal-used-for-menu-with-tree-and-text-boxes/55904)

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**Author:** [@david11917](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/david11917)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/modal-used-for-menu-with-tree-and-text-boxes/55904 "2026-04-30T17:18:39Z")

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I have built a mobile navigation menu using the Modal component. In the component I put the Navigation component of ‘Top Pages’. When I published and hit the hamburger to display the menu, the first top page in the ‘…

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## [Freelancer to convert a Rapidweaver site into a elements site?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/freelancer-to-convert-a-rapidweaver-site-into-a-elements-site/55942)

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**Author:** [@chaselight](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/chaselight)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 5:10pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/freelancer-to-convert-a-rapidweaver-site-into-a-elements-site/55942 "2026-04-30T17:10:03Z")

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Does anyone know a freelancer that would convert a Rapidweaver site into a elements site?

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## [Problem with contact form](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/problem-with-contact-form/55925)

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**Author:** [@1kredhead](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/1kredhead)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/problem-with-contact-form/55925 "2026-04-30T15:19:40Z")

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Hi there - using Fitness template with Elements - and having trouble with the form on the contact page. Have triple checked all settings. PHP 8.4.2. New email account but seem to be able to use using Apple Mail succes…

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