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Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 22:15:39 +0200
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On 10-08-2012 21:49, bpascal123 wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I'm new to Php, I understand basic coding things related to variable, loops, functions... more client side. I would like a contact or comments form on my website http://multiskillz.tekcities.com
> 
> The page where the form is is there http://multiskillz.tekcities.com/index99_comments.php or link comment on the left window.
> 
> I have used the php code from this web site http://www.freecontactform.com/email_form.php
> 
> I made a few changes since I don't want exactly the same thing:
> 
> Below is the html (index99_comments.html)
> 
> <div id="gate_A_resize3_comments"><p id="blackboard"></p>
> 
> <form method="post" name="contact_form" action="contact-form-handler.php">

read above, when form is submitted, control goes to
 "contact-form-handler.php"

and in next line the <a href.....</a> does not make much sence....

> <input type="submit" value="Submit"> <a href="email_form.php"></a>
> </form>
> 
> I understand I have to change a few settings on the localhost server for this work locally (I'm using Windows 7 and Xamp). As I want to get quickly to the point, I'm testing it directly online on http://multiskillz.tekcities.com/index99_comments.php and it just keeps failing.
> 

yes, you DO need to learn HTML ;)

> Do I have to change settings on the server as well (batcave or tekcities)?
> Or is it something about the code?
> 
> Thanks if you can provide any clue or answer.
> 
> Pascal
>