Ep25. Form options for static websites

Ep25. Form options for static websites

From No Script Show by Nathan Wrigley, David Waumsley

September 10, 2025 · 50 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the complexities of adding forms to static websites and explores alternatives to traditional forms.

Nathan Wrigley and David Waumsley are the hosts of the No Script Show, and in this episode, they’re diving into the vast topic of website forms. Forms, as they point out, are what make the web interactive, without them, you can’t do things like search, comment, shop online, or even book an appointment. But adding forms, especially to static websites, can be a lot more involved than it first appears. They start by sharing their personal journeys and frustrations with forms, both as web developers and as people helping clients with website interactivity. They discuss the explosion in the number of static and hybrid sites, and the need for third-party form solutions if you’re not using a dynamic platform like WordPress. The conversation ranges from specific client expectations, like the belief that ‘if you build a booking form, bookings will magically come’, to why forms can be both a blessing and a pain to administer. They unpack when you might actually need a form, and look into some eye-opening statistics about contact forms, such as how they typically convert much less than direct clickable emails or phone numbers. Along the way, Nathan and David look at alternatives to forms…

People in this episode

Hosts: Nathan Wrigley, David Waumsley

Topics covered

  • website forms
  • static websites
  • web interactivity
  • client expectations
  • form alternatives

Keywords

  • website forms
  • static websites
  • web interactivity
  • client expectations
  • form solutions
  • contact forms
  • UX decisions

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Organizations: WordPress

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