WordPress Expert » plugin review http://johnlamansky.com/wordpress Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:58:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Contact Form ][ Plugin Review http://johnlamansky.com/wordpress/contact-form-ii-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contact-form-ii-review http://johnlamansky.com/wordpress/contact-form-ii-review/#comments Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:58:53 +0000 John Lamansky http://wordpress.jdwebdev.com/?p=52 In this post I’ll review the Contact Form ][ plugin that I use on WordPress Expert at the time of this writing. (And yes, the plugin's name has two square brackets ][ instead of two letter I's).

Here's an overview of the plugin's pros and cons:

Pros

  • Simple to implement -- Just put the phrase [CONTACT-FORM] on a post or page where you want the contact form to appear.

    The plugin also adds a QuickTags button to the Code editor that will insert the string for you, although the button doesn't appear to show up in WordPress 2.5.

  • Message customization -- The plugin allows you to specify the success and failure messages that display upon contact form submission.

  • Spam deterrence -- The plugin won't allow messages that include links, HTML, or URLs, which makes your contact form useless for spamming. (The link filter can be disabled if you need to allow visitors to send URLs, although this will leave you susceptible to contact form spam).

Cons

  • Can't customize fields -- If you want input fields beyond Name, Email, Subject, and Message, this plugin might not be for you.

  • Multiple forms not supported -- Although you can add your contact form to any post or page, you can't customize each one individually -- they all use the same set of options. Though for someone like me who just wants a single "Contact" page, this isn't a big deal.

Conclusion

If you want a simple contact form without requiring fancy features like custom form fields or multiple contact forms, the Contact Form ][ plugin is a good choice.

Info and Download: Contact Form ][

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The Best WordPress Gallery Plugin http://johnlamansky.com/wordpress/best-gallery-plugin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-gallery-plugin http://johnlamansky.com/wordpress/best-gallery-plugin/#comments Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:00:46 +0000 John Lamansky http://wordpress.jdwebdev.com/blog/plugins/best-gallery-plugin/ In my opinion, the best WordPress plugin for displaying a gallery of photos that I’ve come across so far would have to be the NextGEN Gallery. It features a thumbnail display, integration with a snazzy Flash slideshow, JavaScript effects, a really nice administration interface, and more.

Check it out if you’re looking for a plugin for displaying photos on your WordPress blog.

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