Hello,
The guy doing my adwords campaign asks if it is possible to open a specific web-page after a message has been sent using the contact form.
I cannot find how to do this. Is it possible ?
Thanks
Marc
Not by using any of the options that come with the built-in Contact Form page.
There might be some javascript you could use that redirects a user after the submit button is pressed and the form is submitted, but you’d need to check with a developer about how you might be able to go about that.
There are some third-party forms in the MarketPlace that seem like they offer this functionality though. Have a look there and contact the developers to see if their product can do what you are looking for.
This is super easy to do using MachForms (an external forms service). I use it all the time. At least worth looking into. They charge a monthly subscription or set price. I have the set price version and install my own mySQL database to work with it.
More here:
https://www.machform.com
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Thanks Dang and Mathew. Machforms looks interesting. I’ll take a look at it.
Machforms looks to be $99 as a one-off payment and it has to be self-hosted on a web hosting service. Probably can be on the same web host you host your websites with.
I see several people mention it though. What are the advantages of it over the form stacks/plugins such as FormSnap 4, Super Forms 2, Formloom, and FormsPlus 2? Just curious how it compares with those, I’ve never used Machforms so don’t know what all it can do.
Hi @dang
MachForm is a versatile form-building solution that offers significant advantages for those looking to manage forms across multiple clients or sites through self-hosting. This article explores the benefits of using MachForm, particularly focusing on its capabilities for centralized management, security, and efficiency.
One of the standout features of MachForm is its self-hosting capability. By installing MachForm on your own server, you gain complete control over the application and your data. This setup requires a server environment compatible with PHP and MySQL, allowing you to manage all forms from a single location. This centralization means that any changes made to a form can be automatically reflected across all sites or clients using that form. This feature is particularly beneficial for developers or businesses managing multiple websites, as it streamlines updates and maintenance, saving considerable time and reducing the risk of errors.
Security is another critical aspect where MachForm excels. The platform provides robust data encryption options, ensuring that sensitive form fields are protected with asymmetric cryptography. This means that data is encrypted with a public key and can only be decrypted with a private key, ensuring that only authorized individuals can access the information. Additionally, MachForm supports SSL/HTTPS, which secures data transmission over the internet, further safeguarding user information.
Compared to other form solutions like FormSnap for RapidWeaver, MachForm’s self-hosted model offers distinct advantages in terms of efficiency and security. With centralized management, updates or modifications do not require multiple interventions across different sites, simplifying maintenance tasks. While self-hosting requires manual updates, MachForm also offers a cloud version where updates are automatic, allowing users to focus on other development tasks without worrying about software maintenance.
In conclusion, MachForm provides a powerful solution for those seeking comprehensive control over their form data and management processes. Its ability to centralize form management and ensure high levels of security makes it an attractive choice for developers and businesses managing multiple clients or websites. By opting for MachForm, users can enjoy increased efficiency and peace of mind knowing their data is secure.
And another big thanks to Perplexity AI 
I’m tempted to flag it. 
The AI summary is a bit over the top, but at core the message is accurate enough. You do pay an up front purchase price (I guess it’s $99 as you state, was less when I bought). Like a lot of things these days that gives you 1 or 2 years (can’t remember which) of free upgrades. To upgrade the service after that requires an upgrade fee which is much more modest in price. However, the number of features added each year is relatively mild and I find myself upgrading once every 3 or 4 years.
If you need a simple form solution then this won’t be it in terms of features. (I always found installing it just fine, and I believe they will do it for you for free if you prefer). So simple solutions have simpler products out there.
Benefit 1: You are not tied to one web design product. That’s actually a big issue these days. Will I still be using RW in a year or two years? Don’t know. Blocs is starting to look more attractive. Either way, I can use MachForms with RW, Blocs, or any other design software.
Benefit 2: Control over how “stuff” gets handled. I work in an educational setting and often have students do some work which is done during a live class, or in out-of-class settings. When they complete a form then I have it send them back to the course website relevant page (something the original poster was interested in). In other cases they just see a nice “thank you, form submitted” message of my choice.
Complete control over what form attachments must take (e.g. only PNGs) and how many (3 required images … no more, no less).
Multiple ways to deploy the form: embedded in a page, as a link, etc. See choices below:
Easy and effective tracking of responses. In a class setting I know immediately when all students have submitted. Easy to send info to Google Sheets or Google Calendars.
Easy to control form “look and feel” with the built in tools. But also quite possible to further control look and feel with CSS.
Here’s the basic options for one form:
Notice how I can organize forms using tags (far right upper). I can create different themes and each form can have a different theme. Control of notifications, code, payment, integrations with Google, auto-create reports, and more.
Put simply, you get more flexibility than using a RW-specific solution (i.e. more freedom), you have much more control over the forms look & feel, more control over where output goes (both to you and the original form submitter), and more.
If you need a simple contact form for people sending you contact/query information then this is not a cost-effective solution.
I don’t know if @dave still frequents these forums. He uses MachForm in more depth, and in more critical situaitons, than me within the health fields and in other uses.
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Good evening @dang
I don’t really understand your answer, is it humor, insult, threat??? If it’s serious, can you enlighten me on what you want to flag and why, I like to understand.
Yeah, your response is human though, which I’d like to keep the forum for as long as it’s possible. 
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This is a great point, indeed cross platform is a benefit if you are working with multiple products.
Very nice feature
Very nice write up, thank you.
A bit of sarcastic humor. 
Don’t worry @Bruno, I’m not British but interestingly enough my sense of humor always has been, perhaps passed down in the genes from my ancestors who crossed the pond.
AI for translation, code help or completion, to summarize or change the tone of a human written article are all great. I just don’t fancy AI replies with no human aspect at all.
You’re good. 
I think @Mathew hit all the major points! As he mentions, I’ve also been a long-time user of MachForms, who believes strongly in the product. One of my clients now has well over 150k submissions received, and to the best of our knowledge has never had one go missing.
We’ve also successfully incorporated them into very successful Google Ad campaigns over the years (I am not a coder, though, I’ve always had help with that aspect).
If there’s anything I might be able to help with, please reach out.
The owner, Yuniar, is also very customer-oriented. They are based in the far-East, so their response time is usually a day or so behind what we might expect in the States. But, I’ve always had a good experience with their customer service.
All the best- Dave
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I took the time to think about it (I’m posting here because I can’t send a message directly to Danc). When DanC closes a discussion because he doesn’t like it without a message of explanation, it’s not respectful. Likewise when someone publicly threatens to “flag” me with a vomit emoji (public insult). Result: I just “flag” my subscriptions.
Regards.
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It was sarcastic humor, not a threat. If I were being serious, then I would have flagged it.
I used a vomit emoji because I don’t like AI generated responses with no human input behind it. The vomit emoji expressed that.
I thought you loved emojis? Am I not allowed to love using and expressing myself with emojis as well? 
