Contact Form Script Details

All information found on this page was written some time ago, most of the details are still accurate in regards to our Free spam prevention contact form. However, it is recommended you read our homepage for more recent information

Wouldn't it be great to have a spam free email box every morning and still actively let users contact your from your website? The Internet has become saturated with automatic programs (spam bots) which constantly search the web for email addresses and forms, and sending all kinds of junk. Several months ago, we ran a test by placing an unprotected form on a brand new website. Less that 1 week after the site was live, we started to get around 10 spam email each day, on the second week it was up to almost 50 - and this is without submitting the email address anywhere, the robots found the site and started sending junk, constantly. It was time for a solution once and for all!!

After many tests and much research we came up with the perfect solution. The task was to create a form which was both accessible and spam proof. We are confident we have found that solution :)

 

Here is a list of the most common problems with most forms on the web today:


QUESTIONS YOU MAY ASK:

Q: But wait a minute, I have seen many forms with an image with squiggly writing, aren't they perfect for preventing spam?

A: Well certainly those image CAPTCHA forms are good - but do have very serious drawbacks. They seem to have forgotten about all those people who have eye problems, or browsers which cannot present graphics. Did you know that there is a law in the UK which states business websites must be accessible? there are strict rules about letting all web users access the full content and features of a website.


Q: So if we are not using graphics, then what are we using?

A: Sure these bots are clever, but they do not have the ability to think on their feet. Our solution is simple, we present the user with a simple (or hard if you like) question, and only if the question is answered 100% correctly do we allow the form to be submitted. On the default version of our script, we will present the user with a simple math question (i.e. what is 5 + 7?) [this is generated randomly with each page load!] - but the script allows us the change this question, so we can ask anything we like (something the user will know the answer to, but the bots will not). Also note that the answer validation is transferred using our unique encryption!!


Q: OK, that sounds logical. but are there any other features?

A: Yes, we have also created a unique encryption technique which will only allow the form to be submitted within a certain time frame (default is 60 minutes from page load). This is to prevent bots from copying the form and trying to submit it from a remote location.


Q: Great, but do I need to be a programmer to setup this form and get it to work?

A: Nope, we have created the form and scripts in a way that almost anyone can use it. Just follow the simple instructions. However, if you do run into problems or need to have a more custom form - we now have a new form installation and customization service available.


Q: Do I need anything special on my website or hosting to use this?

A: All that is required is your web hosting support PHP (no special libraries or configuration is required).

 

Q: OK, so how much money do I need to pay for this?

A: Nothing, no money, it's free, just as the name of this site suggests :) However, you are required to keep the authors link in your form (or purchase the legal rights to remove it, for a small fee).
NEW We now have a commercial version available, ideal for business websites. Find out more.


Q: I would prefer to pay for the author link removal for my website, how much does it cost? and how can I pay

A: The cost to remove the author link is £10 GBP (ten Great British Pounds [sterling]), we accept paypal as a payment method. If you don't current have a paypal account, click here to sign-up for free. Once you have an account, you can make payment by clicking Here. When you make payment, please enter the domain name you are using the script on in the payment comments field!


Q: Why are you giving away this wonderful product for free?

A: Firstly we know from first hand experience how annoying web form spam is, and we want to help combat it. Second, we hope to offer a customization and/or installation service for a small fee ( We now offer a new installation and customization service ). We expect most people, with basic HTML knowledge, will be able to make changes with no help. But some people who have not had much experience with HTML may require our service.
NEW We now have a commercial version available, ideal for business websites. Find out more.

 

Q: Wow, cool, how can I get this script?

Click the download link below to download the source code and installation instructions.


Go directly to the Spam prevention form download page.