Category wpforms

I Tried 7 Best GoFundMe Alternatives (Raise More, Pay Less)

You shouldn’t have to lose control of your donor data and rely on a third-party platform just to create a fundraising campaign. But that’s exactly what happens when you hit ‘launch’ on GoFundMe. Thankfully, there are plenty of GoFundMe alternatives out there. Some let you… Read More »

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How I Block Email Address Entries in My WordPress Forms

I’ve built all kinds of WordPress forms over the years, from surveys and contact forms to email newsletter signups. But even with CAPTCHA and other anti-spam tools in place, my inbox kept filling up with junk submissions. When I finally took a closer look at… Read More »

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I tested 9 best AI automation tools for WordPress (my honest reviews)

I love creating and managing WordPress websites, but to be honest, it sometimes feels like a full-time job in itself. I remember the early days of juggling content, plugin updates, and marketing tasks, often feeling like there weren’t enough hours in the day to do… Read More »

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How I Block WordPress Form Entries From Certain Countries

When someone fills out a form on your website, it should be a chance to connect with a real customer. But if your business only works in certain regions, opening your forms to the whole world often means sorting through spam and messages from people… Read More »

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How I Auto Delete WordPress Form Entries (& Stay GDPR-Compliant)

Have you checked your old WordPress form submissions lately? 🤔 Forms are one of the best ways to connect with visitors. You might use them for questions, orders, surveys, or even donations. But once those entries are answered or processed, what happens to them? If… Read More »

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How I Blocked 18,000 Spam Lead Attacks in My WordPress Form

Recently, I found over 18,000 spam entries had flooded one of my lead generation forms overnight. And more kept coming, which meant trouble. If I emailed all those fake addresses, it would have increased my email bounce rate – the percentage of emails that don’t… Read More »

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How to Auto Export WordPress Form Entries (The Easy Way)

If you regularly collect form submissions in WordPress, then exporting that data manually can quickly become a chore. Whether you’re tracking leads, orders, or feedback, downloading all those entries one by one takes time, and it’s easy to miss something important. Unfortunately, WordPress doesn’t offer… Read More »

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Beginner’s Guide to VCDPA Compliance in WordPress

When I first learned about the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), I’ll admit I felt a bit overwhelmed. As someone who’s managed WordPress sites for many years, the idea of learning yet another privacy law felt like a lot. But when I dug into… Read More »

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UCPA Compliance in WordPress: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide

When I launched my first WordPress site, privacy laws were pretty straightforward. You added a privacy policy, maybe updated your terms of service, and moved on. But things have changed in recent years. States like Utah have introduced strict privacy laws that apply to businesses… Read More »

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Beginner’s Guide to PDPL Compliance for WordPress Websites

I’ve helped WordPress users navigate a lot of different privacy laws, but Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) still surprises many website owners. If your site collects personal information from people in Saudi Arabia (and it probably does), then PDPL compliance isn’t optional. Contact… Read More »

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