Javascript Form Processing

**Walrus** · 08-06-2008, 08:25 AM

I've just been informed that my clients Hosting company doesn't support any server side scripts on the package he is on and that it will cost a ridiculous $200 a year to activate the PHP (along with heaps of other stuff superflous to his needs). They won't even set up a CGI folder so I really don't know of any other way to process the rather simple form. Is there any javascripts out there that are capable of doing this. I've had a good look around but can't find any. Any help much appreciated.

**rangana** · 08-06-2008, 11:00 AM

What functionality are you expecting?

**Walrus** · 08-07-2008, 03:17 AM

Thanks for your reply Rangana. Basically the form just has Name, Company, Phone, Email and Enquiry text boxes. I am looking at having it sent into my inbox formatted if possible eg

Name : John
Company : CMC etc etc.

I did find one javascript but it only seemed to open up my email client with the information in the new mail ready to be sent off.

**rangana** · 08-07-2008, 06:02 AM

I'm sorry, but Javascript can't mail a form (as per time being).

One way to go is to use mailto:, but this will always open an email client. You might want to look for another hosting company that give you the benefit.

Hope makes sense.

**Walrus** · 08-07-2008, 06:11 AM

Thanks Rangana. Thought I'd do some research before telling my client it can't be done. Really no point having it link to an email client so will just go with an email link. Have tried to convince him to upgrade but the host wants another $200 a year for the privelage so will change hosts when the contract runs out. Thanks again for putting me on the right rack.

**Medyman** · 08-07-2008, 01:02 PM

As a temporary solution, there are services (some free) that will handle this for you. Bascially, the form is hosted on their servers and you can bring it in via iframe.

QuestionForm is one that I can recommend. They have a free version that should be enough for your needs.