Optimize Your Mobile Website’s Performance with AMP Forms on WordPress
Are you tired of your mobile website taking forever to load? Luckily, there’s a solution. Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) can help speed up your site and enhance user experience. However, AMP disables certain features, such as contact forms. In this guide, we’ll show you how to create AMP forms in WordPress using the WPForms plugin, so you can maintain fast loading times and user-friendly forms.
Understanding AMP Forms
Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) is an initiative by Google that aims to improve mobile browsing by optimizing website loading speeds. While there are many advantages to using AMP, it does disable some features, including contact forms, on WordPress websites. However, with the help of the WPForms plugin, you can easily create AMP-friendly forms that maintain optimal performance.
Step 1: Install and Activate the WPForms Plugin
To get started, you’ll need to install and activate the WPForms plugin on your WordPress site. While the WPForms Pro version offers more features, templates, addons, and customization options, you can get started with the free WPForms Lite version to create basic AMP-ready contact forms.
Step 2: Enable AMP Support
Before you can create a form, you need to make sure AMP is set up correctly on your WordPress site. Install and activate the official AMP plugin for WordPress, which will automatically add AMP support to your site. For further customization, you can go to the AMP » Settings page in your WordPress dashboard.
Step 3: Create an AMP Form in WPForms
Now, it’s time to create a new form in WPForms. The good news is that WPForms is already AMP-compatible by default, so you don’t need any additional settings. On the form setup screen, choose a template and give your form a name. Customize the form fields according to your preferences. Keep in mind that some fields, like Modern Style Dropdown and Number Slider, are not compatible with Google AMP.
Configure field options by selecting a field and editing the available choices. Then, head to the Settings tab to customize your form’s general settings, notifications, and confirmation messages. Once you’re happy with the settings, save your form.
Step 4: Add the AMP Form to Your Page
After creating your form, it’s time to add it to a page. In the WPForms form builder, click on the Embed button at the top. Decide whether you want to create a new page or use an existing one. Give your form page a name and proceed. You’ll be able to see a preview of your AMP form in the content editor. Alternatively, you can use the WPForms block to directly add your form to the editor. Finally, publish or update your page.
Integrating Google reCAPTCHA into Your AMP Forms
To prevent spam submissions, you can enable Google reCAPTCHA on your AMP forms. Start by registering your site for Google reCAPTCHA v3 and obtaining the necessary API keys. Visit the Google reCAPTCHA website, register a new site, and retrieve your keys.
To add the reCAPTCHA keys to WPForms, go to WPForms » Settings » CAPTCHA and select the reCAPTCHA v3 option. Enter your site key and secret key, and save the settings. Enable reCAPTCHA on your forms by going to WPForms » All Forms, choosing your desired form, and enabling the Google v3 reCAPTCHA option.
Conclusion
By following these simple steps, you can easily create AMP forms in WordPress using the WPForms plugin. Enhance your mobile browsing experience without compromising form functionality. For more WordPress tips, subscribe to our YouTube Channel and connect with us on Twitter and Facebook.
