Build a Custom WordPress Contact Form (No Plugins!) | Block Theme + PHP Tutorial

Описание: In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to build a custom contact form in WordPress without using any plugins — perfect for developers working with block themes and full site editing (FSE).

🛠️ What You'll Learn:
• How to create a simple, reusable contact form using HTML and PHP
• Registering and using a WordPress shortcode to insert the form anywhere
• Handling form submissions securely with admin-post.php
• Validating and sanitizing form data
• Sending emails using wp_mail() in WordPress
• Creating thank you and error pages for user feedback
• Styling the form using your theme’s style.css
• Using Mailpit (for LocalWP users) to catch and test outgoing emails

🎯 This tutorial is great for WordPress developers who want full control without the bloat of contact form plugins — especially when working with custom block themes or using the Create Block Theme plugin.

✅ Whether you're building a quick prototype or developing a fully custom WordPress site, this no-plugin approach keeps your site lean, flexible, and fully in your control.

🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you find this helpful — more advanced techniques coming soon, including building a custom block-based form.

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