Adding forms using a shortcode

This is one of the most popular methods used by many popular plugins to add data capturing forms to a site. In this method, we use a shortcode to generate the HTML for the form. Then, we add the shortcode to a WordPress post or page and let users access it through the post or page. This is the ideal technique for basic to intermediate level features, where the use of the form doesn't play a critical part in the functionality of the site.

Using shortcode is one of the simplest methods to add a form. However, shortcodes are added to post or page and hence administrators can accidentally delete the page or break the shortcode by mistake. Therefore, it should not be used for advanced sites where the functionality ...

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