Modifying a signup form so that a particular list is checked by default
Mon, 10/26/2009 - 12:06 — victorgrey
I go to the signup form wizard, and Step 1 allows me to choose the style of form.
Step 2 allows me to edit fonts and colors.
Step 3 gives me the HTML code. I don't see anything else.
How do I get the form to target one particular list.
As it stands, I can choose which lists show up when the user submits the form and gets to the CC website via the "Edit Your Join My Mailing List Form" page under "Lists", and which list is chosen by default. But these are global choices. I want my user to see a different list checked, depending on which of my forms they have submitted.
A hidden field perhaps, but how to know what the name and value of the field should be?
Thanks,
=vg
Modifying a signup form so that a particular list is checked by
Victor,
When using the 'Join My Mailing List' (JMML) form there is not much room for customization. The JMML was designed to be a simple one size fits most solution. Seeing as how you posted to this forum you should be aware of the API which in this case would be a better solution for you.
To clarify, the JMML signup box and button are merely code that is generated by our system and so multiple customized versions can be created for styling purposes. The JMML form that gathers the detailed contact information and allows the user to check the appropriate lists is a single hosted page and can only have one version. It is because of this limitation that you cannot dynamically modify what list is checked off by some form of input.
My recommendation would be to develop a custom signup form using our API that can accommodate your needs. If you are familiar with server side programming languages such as PHP or .Net you may download our sample forms found here. If you are not familiar with any programming languages you may need to hire a developer. More information about the API can be found here.
Dan H
Support Engineer, Constant Contact
OK - thanks
I must have finally asked the question clearly enough to get a clear answer.
I am very familiar with server side programming, but I'll have to check whether my client's budget will accommodate the work involved.
=vg
You may want to start out
You may want to start out with the sample forms we have provided at http://developer.constantcontact.com/samples/upload_forms. It doesn't provide redirect, but if you are familiar with server-side programming, that should be straightforward.
Chang Suh
Product Manager, Constant Contact