How to Create an Online Registration Form

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Online registration forms allow registrants to fill out information at their leisure and instantaneously submit it. You can add this feature to just about any event that requires registration.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Step1
Identify the website you prefer to use to create your online registration form. Some website publishing software packages may include this feature, in which case you will need to look no further for outside assistance. If you prefer to use external resources, consider websites that charge small or no fees for usage.
Step2
Determine the layout of your registration form and the type of information you require from your registrant. Most forms begin with personal contact information such as name, company, address, telephone number and email address. Subsequent questions depend on the type of information pertinent to your event. Such information may include special accommodations, flight preferences, dietary needs, accessibility, and participation for scheduled activities.
Step3
Select specific formatting that is appropriate for the question. For open-ended questions such as name or company, provide text fields to fill out the information. For answer-specific questions, provide a drop-down menu to limit answer input. An example would be specific dates for hotel accommodations.
Step4
Include open-ended fields for providing additional information, adding comments or asking questions.
Step5
Test your completed registration form. Look for errors or possible improvements to the form. If possible, request that a friend or colleague complete the form and provide comments or suggestions.
Step6
Post your form online using a hyperlink or email the form to potential registrants.

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on 2/20/2008 How is the filled up form to be submitted? I created a form and posted it but the Submit button didn't go anywhere. How do I retrieve the responses to the filled up forms?

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on 2/20/2008 How is the filled up form to be submitted? I created a form and posted it but the Submit button didn't go anywhere. How do I retrieve the responses to the filled up forms?

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on 2/20/2008 What is the link for the submit hyperlink? I made a form and posted it on a website but "submit" goes nowhere. What do I do to retrieve the data entered into the on-line form? Andrea

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