Pageclip - Form Backend Service

Simple form backend service that handles form submissions for static websites without requiring server-side code or backend infrastructure.

Quick Overview

What is Pageclip?

Pageclip is a form backend service that collects form submissions from static websites and sends them to your email inbox or webhook endpoints.

Key Features

• Form submission handling without backend code
• Email notifications for new submissions
• Webhook integration for advanced processing
• Spam protection with built-in filtering
• Data export in CSV and JSON formats
• Custom styling for form elements

Student Benefits

With the GitHub Student Pack, you get:

• Increased submission limits beyond free tier
• Priority support for technical issues
• Advanced features access
• Custom branding options
• Extended data retention periods

How to Get Started

Account Setup

1. Visit Pageclip website and sign up
2. Verify your student email address
3. Claim GitHub Student Pack benefit
4. Create your first form endpoint
5. Integrate with your website

Basic Integration

<form action="https://send.pageclip.co/YOUR_FORM_KEY" class="pageclip-form" method="post">
  <input type="text" name="name" placeholder="Your Name" required />
  <input type="email" name="email" placeholder="Your Email" required />
  <textarea name="message" placeholder="Your Message" required></textarea>
  <button type="submit" class="pageclip-form__submit">
    <span>Send Message</span>
  </button>
</form>

<script src="https://s.pageclip.co/v1/pageclip.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Use Cases for Students

Portfolio Websites

• Contact forms for potential employers
• Project inquiry forms for collaboration
• Feedback collection for design work
• Newsletter signups for blog followers

Academic Projects

• Survey forms for research data collection
• Event registration for student organizations
• Application forms for programs or clubs
• Feedback forms for user testing

Static Site Generators

• Jekyll sites hosted on GitHub Pages
• Hugo blogs with contact functionality
• Gatsby portfolios with form handling
• Nuxt.js sites requiring form backend

Form Configuration

Form Settings

• Custom thank you messages after submission
• Redirect URLs for post-submission navigation
• Required field validation
• File upload support for attachments
• Custom styling integration

Notification Setup

• Email notifications to multiple recipients
• Custom email templates for different forms
• Auto-responder messages to form submitters
• Webhook endpoints for real-time processing
• Slack integration for team notifications

Advanced Features

Data Management

• Submission dashboard for viewing all responses
• Search and filter capabilities
• Export functionality in multiple formats
• Data retention policies and controls
• GDPR compliance tools

Security Features

• Spam protection with reCAPTCHA integration
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• SSL encryption for data transmission
• IP blocking for problematic sources
• Field validation and sanitization

Integration Examples

Contact Form

<!-- Simple contact form -->
<form action="https://send.pageclip.co/YOUR_KEY" class="pageclip-form" method="post">
  <div class="form-group">
    <label for="name">Name:</label>
    <input type="text" id="name" name="name" required />
  </div>
  
  <div class="form-group">
    <label for="email">Email:</label>
    <input type="email" id="email" name="email" required />
  </div>
  
  <div class="form-group">
    <label for="subject">Subject:</label>
    <input type="text" id="subject" name="subject" required />
  </div>
  
  <div class="form-group">
    <label for="message">Message:</label>
    <textarea id="message" name="message" rows="5" required></textarea>
  </div>
  
  <button type="submit" class="pageclip-form__submit">
    Send Message
  </button>
</form>

Event Registration

<!-- Event registration form -->
<form action="https://send.pageclip.co/YOUR_KEY" class="pageclip-form" method="post">
  <input type="hidden" name="event" value="Tech Workshop 2025" />
  
  <div class="form-group">
    <label for="fullname">Full Name:</label>
    <input type="text" id="fullname" name="fullname" required />
  </div>
  
  <div class="form-group">
    <label for="email">Email Address:</label>
    <input type="email" id="email" name="email" required />
  </div>
  
  <div class="form-group">
    <label for="year">Academic Year:</label>
    <select id="year" name="year" required>
      <option value="">Select Year</option>
      <option value="freshman">Freshman</option>
      <option value="sophomore">Sophomore</option>
      <option value="junior">Junior</option>
      <option value="senior">Senior</option>
      <option value="graduate">Graduate</option>
    </select>
  </div>
  
  <div class="form-group">
    <label for="dietary">Dietary Restrictions:</label>
    <textarea id="dietary" name="dietary" placeholder="Any dietary restrictions or allergies?"></textarea>
  </div>
  
  <button type="submit" class="pageclip-form__submit">
    Register for Event
  </button>
</form>

Styling and Customization

CSS Styling

/* Custom form styling */
.pageclip-form {
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 20px;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.pageclip-form__submit {
  background-color: #007bff;
  color: white;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.pageclip-form__submit:hover {
  background-color: #0056b3;
}

JavaScript Customization

// Custom form handling
document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {
  const form = document.querySelector('.pageclip-form');
  
  form.addEventListener('submit', function(e) {
    // Custom validation or processing
    const email = form.querySelector('[name="email"]').value;
    
    if (!isValidEmail(email)) {
      e.preventDefault();
      alert('Please enter a valid email address');
      return;
    }
    
    // Show loading state
    const submitBtn = form.querySelector('.pageclip-form__submit');
    submitBtn.textContent = 'Sending...';
    submitBtn.disabled = true;
  });
});

function isValidEmail(email) {
  const emailRegex = /^[^\s@]+@[^\s@]+\.[^\s@]+$/;
  return emailRegex.test(email);
}

Analytics and Tracking

Submission Analytics

• Form performance metrics and statistics
• Conversion rates for different forms
• Popular fields and completion rates
• Geographic data for submissions
• Time-based trends and patterns

Integration with Analytics

• Google Analytics event tracking
• Custom tracking with JavaScript
• Webhook data for external analytics
• CSV exports for detailed analysis
• Real-time monitoring of form activity

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

• Forms not submitting - check endpoint URL
• Missing submissions - verify spam filters
• Styling issues - review CSS conflicts
• JavaScript errors - check console for problems
• Rate limiting - monitor submission frequency

Debugging Tips

• Test forms in different browsers
• Check network requests in developer tools
• Validate HTML structure and attributes
• Review Pageclip dashboard for errors
• Monitor email delivery and spam folders

Best Practices

Form Design

• Keep forms simple with essential fields only
• Use clear labels and helpful placeholder text
• Implement proper validation for better UX
• Provide feedback on successful submissions
• Make forms mobile-friendly for all devices

Security Considerations

• Enable spam protection features
• Validate input on both client and server side
• Monitor submissions for suspicious activity
• Use HTTPS for secure data transmission
• Regular cleanup of old or test submissions

Pricing and Limits

Free Tier

• 100 submissions per month
• Basic email notifications
• Standard support response times
• Basic spam protection
• 30-day data retention

Student Benefits

• Increased limits with GitHub Student Pack
• Priority support access
• Extended retention periods
• Advanced features unlock
• Custom branding options

Support

If you need help with Pageclip:

• Visit Pageclip Documentation
• Check Support Articles
• Contact Pageclip Support
• For GitHub Student Pack issues, contact GitHub Education Support