I have built my own forms and then used validation software to add the php code but their always seems to be problems.

I have download every form known on the Net but all lack one or more important features, like "required fields" or "redirects".

The $30 form builders which install on servers seem complicated and the wrong features incorporated. I don't need to build a hundred forms just one is enough, but it has to be reliable, flawless in its operation.

Does anyone know of Windows software that will build the form and create the php code? CoffeeCup Form Builder is an excellent example but I don't want any Flash in the code.

What do other businesses use for their clients?

Regards

Rod

Hi Rod,

I've just answered a similar question a couple of minutes ago on the Warriors Forum. Here's my answer:

I use and recommend (no affiliation whatsoever) Freedback (http://www.freedback.com).

It solved most of my support form problems at http://www.silverlotto.com/support.htm and has run solidly and reliably for a couple of years now without any bugs or fixes. It sends both emails back and to the client, and you don’t do any HTML. There's no CAPTCHA, but you could put a filter in your mailbox to solve any spam problems like that.

I've tried quite a few HTML alternatives over the years until I gave up (forms are notoriously buggy) and went the automatic route. Freedback solved my problem.

Ken Silver

G'day Ken,
Since my post I found http://www.web-form-buddy.com/ and while only $40 per year you can have as many forms as you like on the one website, has secure credit card submission and integrates Paypal payment.

It has a 14 day trial before buying.

Rod