How to Create a Contact Form in WordPress?

Step 1: Install the Contact Form 7 Plugin

1. Login to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Navigate to "Plugins" > "Add New."
3. Search for "Contact Form 7."
4. Click "Install Now" and then "Activate" the plugin.

Step 2: Create a New Contact Form

1. Once the plugin is activated, navigate to "Contact" in your WordPress dashboard.
2. Click on "Add New" to create a new contact form.

Step 3: Customize Your Contact Form

1. In the Contact Form 7 editor, you'll find a default contact form template.
2. Customize the form by adding or removing form fields. For example, to add a field for the user's name, use the following tag: [text your-name].
3. Customize the form fields to meet your needs, such as adding fields for email, message, and any other information you require.

Step 4: Configure Form Settings

1. Click on the "Mail" tab to configure the email settings for your form.
2. Enter the email address where you want to receive form submissions in the "To" field.
3. Customize the email subject and message body using tags.

Step 5: Insert Your Form into a Page or Post

1. After customizing your form, copy the shortcode provided at the top of the Contact Form 7 editor.
2. Paste the shortcode into the content area of the page or post where you want the form to appear.

Step 6: Save and Publish Your Form

1. Click the "Save" button to save your form.
2. Publish the page or post containing your form.

Step 7: Test Your Contact Form

1. Visit your website and navigate to the page or post where you've inserted the form.
2. Fill out the form and submit it to ensure that it's working correctly.

By following these steps, you can easily create a contact form on your WordPress website using the Contact Form 7 plugin. This allows your visitors to get in touch with you quickly and easily, helping you to improve customer communication and engagement.