Step 13: Adding a Data Capture Form

Goal: Add a form safely and understand what data you are collecting.

What to do

  • Watch 30–60 seconds of the video.
  • Pause and build that exact part in Dreamweaver.
  • Save and preview in your browser.
  • Fix anything that looks wrong before moving on.

Tips & things to consider

  • Only collect data you actually need.
  • Explain what the form is for and what happens to submissions.
  • If your form uses an external service, test it carefully.

Common mistakes

  • Forgetting to define your site in Dreamweaver (links/images break).
  • Using spaces or random names for files (hard to link later).
  • Working in Live View and getting confused when edits don’t behave as expected.

Check your work

  • My file names are clear and consistent.
  • My links work (no broken pages).
  • My media loads (images/videos/maps show correctly).
  • My page looks OK on a small screen.