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What are web forms?

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Web forms, also called HTML forms or ASP.NET web forms, are pages that users request when using a browser; they can be written with a combination of HTML, server controls, client-script and server code. Web forms are interactive pages that resemble paper forms in which users can enter data in specific fields.; it is one of the four programming models used to create ASP.NET web applications. Web forms are used to capture website visitors’ information and can be great lead generation tools. Visitors to a website can use web forms to ask a question, place an order and do various other requests.

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Some of the benefits of web forms include:

 

Usability: Web forms have been in the market for a very long time, so most developers are comfortable working with them. Web forms are less complex when it comes to application development because its components are integrated and don’t require as much code as other models. Web forms are great for websites with a rich user interface that has dynamic and interactive content; features like drag and drop allow for the integration of third party solutions.

 

Data usage and storage: Web forms are also good with working with data; it provides many options for developers in regards to storing, retrieving and deploying data. It additionally allows you to utilize data-bound controls to automate the input and display of data in web page elements like tables and text boxes.

 

 

If you decide to use web forms for an application, some best practices include:

 

Incorporate variety: Visitors to a website generally like different options when submitting a web form. Providing multiple ways a visitor can reach you like phone, email, etc. will result in a better submission than giving all visitors the same option.

 

Track forms: It’s vital to ensure that web forms are trackable so you can gain valuable data and metrics. Trackable forms give you insights like how many people visited your site, the percent of people that filled forms and how they found your site. This data allows you to optimize your marketing efforts to maximize the amount of forms filled which can lead directly to more sales.

 

Tailor information you need: When making web forms, it’s important to include the specific information you’d need from your website visitors. This can include email addresses, phone numbers, physical locations, etc. This will help you formulate the best data on the customer and solve problems.

  

If you’d like to learn more about web forms and how it relates to software development for your business, talk to an expert here.

 

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