Hey, I'm not proud, I'll admit that's how I learned how to do this. We all need a little help from time to time so I decided to build this little application to assist in just that. The idea here is simple. You fill in the blanks, and you are given the source code for the form, and a page to display the information in the database. It even builds the table in the database to correspond with the form and gives you a hyperlink to download the database when you are done. Then you have it all and can study the source, put it in your site, and see exactly what's happening. Though it isn't commented, which by the way is a BAD habit, I will put up some generic pages that will explain what is going on so you can reference them. That way you will see exactly what your your new pages are doing. Also as time allows, I will support the form to an extent. So if you are having trouble, I will try to lend a hand. Lets move on and get your new pages working.

You need to figure out what information you are going to have the user send you. Below is an example of a form showing some of the possible uses:

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In the form above, there are 7 form elements not counting the Submit button. In the database though this would only represent 6 fields (or columns) because the radio buttons, which account for two form elements would only use one field, as it is an either or situation. As you build your input form it will automatically build the appropriate table for the database in the background. Upon completion of the form you be presented the source code to copy and use in your site. FREE, gratis, no charge. Your only obliged to well, nothing. I ask for nothing in return, no fee, obligatory links, buttons, banners, or anything that will distract a visitor from the content of your site. Although, I would appreciate you telling all your friends and neighbors. It's your form when you are through, not mine. This was designed to be an aid in getting you on your way to having a working knowledge of how this stuff works. And, to have a form to get input from your visitors of course.

This little tool will allow you to have up to 15  form elements. You can use any combination you desire. Up to 4 text boxes, 4 radio buttons, 4 check boxes, 2 dropdowns, and or 1 scrolling text boxes. Once completed, hopefully you will be able to use the reference pages to modify the code in case you want to add some more things to the form. I will do my best to explain the process, show you what is going on throughout the code and get you on your way to writing these things from scratch. There are lots of editors and tools out there to do this, but in time you, and a little effort, you will be able to sit down with nothing more than notepad and write what you need. I'm not saying it will be easy, but hey, if I can figure it out anyone can!