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Build an MJML confirmation email for Static Forms

September 21, 2026•7 min read

Compile a responsive MJML confirmation email, validate the generated HTML, and add it safely to a Static Forms auto-reply template.

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Build a FilePond Upload Form Without an Upload Server

September 20, 2026•9 min read

Add FilePond to a multipart form, keep uploads in one browser request, validate size and type, preserve fallback HTML, and test the real payload.

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Add a Contact Form to Hexo Without a Backend

September 19, 2026•9 min read

Add a no-JavaScript contact form to Hexo, keep it outside fragile theme files, inspect the generated HTML, and test the deployed form safely.

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Add a Contact Form to Ghost Without Editing Your Theme

September 18, 2026•9 min read

Add a working contact form to Ghost with an HTML card, accessible fields, a thank-you page, spam protection, and a published-page test plan.

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Add a Contact Form to Neocities Without PHP

September 17, 2026•8 min read

Add a working contact form to Neocities with plain HTML, accessible labels, spam protection, a thank-you page, and a practical test checklist.

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Build a Vite Contact Form Without a Backend

September 16, 2026•8 min read

Build a Vite contact form with native validation, a hosted endpoint, safe environment variables, clear status messages, and production testing.

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requestSubmit() vs submit(): Validate Forms Before Sending

September 15, 2026•6 min read

Learn why requestSubmit() runs browser validation and submit handlers while submit() skips them, with a tested contact form pattern and debugging checks.

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Contact Form Not Sending Email? Trace the Failure

September 14, 2026•7 min read

Find why a contact form is not sending email by tracing the browser request, API response, Static Forms Inbox, delivery status, and mailbox filters.

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Build an HTMX Contact Form Without a Custom Backend

September 13, 2026•9 min read

Build an HTMX contact form with a hosted form endpoint, native validation, loading and error states, duplicate-click protection, and a no-JavaScript fallback.

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A Practical GDPR Checklist for Website Contact Forms

September 12, 2026•10 min read

Review your contact form for GDPR basics: lawful basis, data minimisation, privacy notices, processors, retention, user rights, and security.

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When Is a Honeypot Enough? A CAPTCHA-Free Rollout Guide

September 11, 2026•8 min read

Decide whether a honeypot is enough for your contact form with a tested CAPTCHA-free baseline, rollout matrix, monitoring plan, and escalation signals.

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