Storage for Contact Form

Storage for Contact Form

When it comes to storing contact form submissions, there are several options available depending on your requirements, such as where you want to store the data, how you want to access it, and whether you need it to be integrated with other services. Here’s an overview of the different storage options and how you can implement them:

1. Store Submissions in WordPress Database (Default Option)

Most WordPress contact form plugins, like Contact Form 7, WPForms, and Gravity Forms, store form submissions directly in the WordPress database. This is the default option and usually involves creating a custom table or storing the data in existing WordPress tables.

Pros:

• Easily accessible from your WordPress dashboard.
• No additional services required.
• Data is stored securely within your website's database.

Cons:

• Requires database management if the submissions grow significantly (e.g., large files or many form submissions).
• Depending on your hosting, very large databases could affect performance.
• No automatic backup (unless you configure backups for your database).

How to Store Submissions:

• Most contact form plugins offer built-in settings to store form submissions in the WordPress database. Simply install the plugin, configure the form, and it will store submissions by default.