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We've Moved to staticforms.dev - Here's Why

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Static Forms Team
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We're excited to announce that Static Forms has officially moved to a new home at staticforms.dev! Our previous domain, staticforms.xyz, is being retired. In this post, we'll explain why we made this change and what it means for you.

Why We Changed Our Domain

The .xyz Spam Problem

When we launched Static Forms, the .xyz domain extension was trendy and affordable. However, over time, we noticed a significant issue: many email providers and spam filters treat .xyz domains with suspicion.

Here's why this matters:

  • ✅ Email Deliverability Issues: Emails from .xyz domains are more likely to end up in spam folders
  • ✅ Corporate Firewalls: Many companies block or flag .xyz domains by default
  • ✅ Lower Trust Perception: Users and businesses often view .xyz domains as less trustworthy
  • ✅ Spam Association: The .xyz TLD has unfortunately become associated with spam and phishing campaigns due to its low cost and minimal registration requirements

Why .dev Is Better

The .dev domain extension offers several advantages:

  1. Developer-Focused: The .dev TLD is specifically designed for developers and tech companies, making it a perfect fit for Static Forms
  2. HTTPS Required: All .dev domains require HTTPS by default, signaling enhanced security
  3. Higher Trust: The .dev extension is viewed more favorably by email providers and security systems
  4. Professional Image: It better reflects our commitment to serving the developer community

What This Means for You

Your Forms Still Work

Good news: You don't need to change anything immediately. We've set up proper redirects from the old domain to the new one:

  • staticforms.xyz → staticforms.dev
  • api.staticforms.xyz → api.staticforms.dev

All your existing forms will continue to work without any modifications.

What We Recommend

While everything continues to work automatically, we strongly recommend updating your forms to use the new domain:

Old endpoint:

<form action="https://api.staticforms.xyz/submit" method="POST">

New endpoint:

<form action="https://api.staticforms.dev/submit" method="POST">

Update Your Bookmarks

If you've bookmarked the Static Forms dashboard or documentation, please update them:

Sender Email Address Change

The email address that sends your form notifications will also change:

  • Old sender: noreply@staticforms.xyz
  • New sender: noreply@staticforms.dev

If you have any email filters or rules set up for Static Forms notifications, please update them to recognize emails from our new domain.

Improved Email Deliverability

One of the biggest benefits you'll notice is improved email deliverability. With our new .dev domain:

  • Form submission notifications are less likely to be flagged as spam
  • Your users will have a better experience receiving confirmation emails
  • Corporate clients can receive emails without firewall issues

Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns about this change, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team. We're here to help make this transition as smooth as possible.

Thank you for being part of the Static Forms community. We're excited about this new chapter and the improved experience it brings to all our users!

Need help updating your forms? Check out our getting started guide for step-by-step instructions on setting up forms with the new domain.