Choosing fields for a WordPress enquiry form
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At a glance
After submission, the person should know whether the enquiry was received and what happens next. Confirmation belongs to the complete form journey.
Approach and context
Distinguish the visible browser message from an automatic email. Both need to match the purpose of the request. Mention only response times your team can realistically provide. Verify that failure states are not displayed as success. Reaching a thank-you page does not prove that the intended recipient actually received the message.
Implementation checklist
- Write the success message, expected follow-up and alternative contact route.
- Test the confirmation email and internal notification with realistic data.
- Consider repeated submission, page reloads and failed delivery.
Illustrative example
A request for an appointment is not necessarily a confirmed booking. The message should explain that the request will be reviewed rather than suggesting that a time has already been reserved.
A common pitfall
Avoid unnecessarily repeating sensitive information in confirmation messages.
How to check the outcome
The sender and the responsible team can identify the status and the next step clearly.
Further official documentation: W3C WAI: Forms Tutorial. The exact controls depend on your theme, extensions and installed versions.