Why Basin Might Be Your Next Form Solution: A Focused Look at Email Notifications Compared to Contact Form 7
Tom Fast on Oct 3 2023
For WordPress users, Contact Form 7 has long been the standard choice for adding simple forms to websites. While it offers a reliable way to gather basic data, many users find themselves desiring more when it comes to the complexity of email notifications. In the spirit of fair comparison, let's examine some of these challenges and see how Basin offers a more comprehensive approach.
Email Delivery Issues
The Challenge with Contact Form 7
A frequently cited concern with Contact Form 7 is the inconsistency in email delivery. Whether emails end up in spam folders or don't get delivered at all, these challenges often originate from WordPress mail functions or hosting settings. However, they directly impact the user experience and are usually attributed to Contact Form 7 itself.
The Basin Solution
Basin employs specialized third-party email delivery services known for high deliverability rates. This ensures that the email notifications you rely on actually reach their intended destinations, mitigating the issues associated with native WordPress email functions.
Lack of Customization
The Challenge with Contact Form 7
Users of Contact Form 7 often express a need for greater control over their email notifications. Functions like customizing the email template or including dynamic fields typically require additional plugins or custom coding.
The Basin Solution
Basin's intuitive form builder enables you to effortlessly customize email templates within the platform’s dashboard. Adding dynamic fields or attachments doesn't require custom code, allowing for a more streamlined, user-friendly experience.
In Summary
Contact Form 7 has its merits, especially for those who need to set up basic forms quickly. However, when it comes to the nuanced requirements of email notifications, Basin offers a more effective and user-friendly alternative. With features designed to tackle common challenges like email delivery and customization, Basin is well-equipped to elevate your form capabilities.
Ready for a better form experience that comes with robust email notification features? Visit usebasin.com to sign up and take your form game to new heights.
Tom Fast
Tom is one of the technical co-founders of Basin. He's an avowed podcast junkie and gym hero. You can reach him at @tomfast and tom@usebasin.com
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