Flexi Contact Plus
Version
8.01 (last update on Mar 16, 2013)
Rating
Compatibility
Reviews
25
License
GPLv2 or later
Commercial
Type
Date Added
24 March 2012
* Multiple Configurations: You can configure different contact forms on different pages, with different fields and different destinations. Everything can be customised for each form.
* Multi-language built-in. Fully customise the contact page that appears for each language, including all the text and the field prompts. There's no need to use JoomFish or FaLang.
* Multiple recipients: You can configure a list of recipients (for example, departments) that the user can choose from using a dropdown list.
* Up to 50 additional fields, including text, textarea, list-box, checkbox, date picker, radio buttons and "advanced validation". You specify the order, size, prompts and default value for each field. All fields can be optional or mandatory.
* Four different captcha systems, including our unique picture and magic word systems.
* Logging with search, export, and import from free FlexiContact.
* Configurable email templates giving complete control over email content and format.
* Confirmation page can be a link to an article, or a configured page including user data from the contact form.
* Article Plugin. Include a contact form or popup ("modal") contact form anywhere.
* Ajax. Shows error messages and the confirmation message without re-drawing the page.
* Pure CSS, no tables. A selection of "ready to use" styles are included.
* Full documentation in a detailed PDF user guide including styling and examples.
I have used a couple Extensions and this is by far the best. It also has the best licensing structure. Reasonable price, very good documentation and easy to use.
This extension is great as it's easy to configure, looks good without having to change much of the css, and has lots of useful features.
The feature I like the most, and the reason I always use this contact form rather than others, is the option to use captcha images rather than the standard captcha text. The images are much easier for website visitors to use and they look good on the page.
The extension also comes with a very extensive and well written manual, so it's easy to find out how to set things up the way you want them.
On my latest installation of the extension I had a small problem but support replied straight away and explained how to fix it (it turned out to be a server issue).
The feature I like the most, and the reason I always use this contact form rather than others, is the option to use captcha images rather than the standard captcha text. The images are much easier for website visitors to use and they look good on the page.
The extension also comes with a very extensive and well written manual, so it's easy to find out how to set things up the way you want them.
On my latest installation of the extension I had a small problem but support replied straight away and explained how to fix it (it turned out to be a server issue).
I purchased Flexi Contact Plus last year and have just purchased a new upgrade version. Both versions installed immediately with no problems.
The range of options Flexi Contact Plus offers is very comprehensive - especially if you want multiple configurations of contact pages for various areas of the one website. By using multiple contact pages on the one site, I find it very easy to track at which point a visitor opts to make contact.
There are many permutations and options in Flexi Contact Plus, but it's all very straightforward to navigate. I had one non-critical aesthetic query. I sent an email and got a response within hours. I highly recommend Flexi Contact Plus.
The range of options Flexi Contact Plus offers is very comprehensive - especially if you want multiple configurations of contact pages for various areas of the one website. By using multiple contact pages on the one site, I find it very easy to track at which point a visitor opts to make contact.
There are many permutations and options in Flexi Contact Plus, but it's all very straightforward to navigate. I had one non-critical aesthetic query. I sent an email and got a response within hours. I highly recommend Flexi Contact Plus.
Having searched around for a good contact form for a while I tried the free version. It was so good I bought the paid for version. That was even better. I had a slight template issue and emailed a query. They spotted the fault and responded in hours which fixed it. Works perfect. They will now include the 'fix' in the next release to save others having the same problem. I highly recommend this extension/plugin.
I have used this this component on 3 sites now and have no hesitation in recommending it. Simple to set up, but with great functionality!! If developer adds a "download log as a text field option" it will be perfect
Owner's reply
Thanks, but please contact us with issues and enhancement requests.
I downloaded this extension a couple of weeks ago and immediately I bought the full version to set up several forms. Due my incorrect installed languages my forms only worked in my standard language. I mailed for support and they really helped me fast fixing it.
Definitely worth paying!
Definitely worth paying!
I have used the free version for more than a year. A new project needed a more robust solution so I purchased Plus. There is everything to like here. It all works perfectly and is very well thought out. You can create very complex contact forms, and as many as you want. Whenever I couldn't figure out something I read the documentation again and it came clear. Well written, thorough documentation? What a concept for a Joomla extension. Kudos to the developers.
I have tried more than my fair share of Joomla extensions. Personally, I think Flexicontact is the best contact extension there is.
I would suggest paying for the pro, it's cheap and very worth it. You can insert the form into articles (something that is a hassle with other extensions) and you have the option for Captcha. I had an extension before that gave us heaps of spam.
This is easy to use, and the support team is excellent. Don't waste your time with another extension, this one is worth the money. I promise the others will give you a splitting headache.
I would suggest paying for the pro, it's cheap and very worth it. You can insert the form into articles (something that is a hassle with other extensions) and you have the option for Captcha. I had an extension before that gave us heaps of spam.
This is easy to use, and the support team is excellent. Don't waste your time with another extension, this one is worth the money. I promise the others will give you a splitting headache.
Great component! FYI, I bought the "Plus" version. It was easy to set up and style. I wanted this contact form because of its captcha options. My client and I are not fans of standard captcha--typing in characters or a secret word--but we liked the idea of clicking on images. I bought the additional white tile images and added a tint so they blend with our website. As one reviewer said, the images slow down page loading so I removed all but 4 images and that made a huge difference in speed. (The images can stay the same since each page load/refresh changes the required image.) Now speed is not a problem. I did contact support on one issue but found the answer in the user guide (oops) before they got back to me. Like every new component, read the instructions first! This is my go-to contact form from here on. Great product!
Owner's reply
Many thanks for the review. There should not be a performance hit with the image captchas so if anyone else encounters this issue please contact us before submitting a review as we would like to have the opportunity to investigate. Various servers have various quirks and we can't work around the issues unless you give us a chance to take a look!
I'll repeat...These guys know what they're doing!
The best experience I've had with an extension....installed and worked perfectly on the first try.
I started with the free version and was so impressed I immediately purchased the paid version.
Got it working in seconds and now I'm going to start to play with all the options.
Many extensions require lots of work to get configured but this was the easiest I've ever seen.
Hats off to Les Arbres Design! Keep up the good work.
The best experience I've had with an extension....installed and worked perfectly on the first try.
I started with the free version and was so impressed I immediately purchased the paid version.
Got it working in seconds and now I'm going to start to play with all the options.
Many extensions require lots of work to get configured but this was the easiest I've ever seen.
Hats off to Les Arbres Design! Keep up the good work.
I do enjoy writing positive reviews and this extension certainly deserves it.
With a componenet that provides everything needed to construct a custom form (only if you want to) and a plugin to let you design your own contact page with content and images, this is all you need. You can even use it as a module!
Just one very important point - read the manual and you'll find everything you need to know. It works - beautifully!
With a componenet that provides everything needed to construct a custom form (only if you want to) and a plugin to let you design your own contact page with content and images, this is all you need. You can even use it as a module!
Just one very important point - read the manual and you'll find everything you need to know. It works - beautifully!
This contact form does the basics really well - and then some more. Options are included to create custom contact forms for most websites and to have many different forms in various sections of a website.
Particularly welcome is the ability to select mandatory fields in each instance and to include (or omit) serveral versions of Captcha.
Whilst I've written my own php code for forms on other sites, I wouldn't bother to do so on a Joomla! site when FCP does such a good job, and streamlines the process of capturing form data.
Installation was a breeze - the module and plug-in were up and running in a few minutes.
The software is intuitive, supported by a well-written User Guide.
I had one issue when FCP was being used -(which was not the fault of FCP); however I received a quick response and excellent support to help me identify the problem which turned out to be caused by a third-party extension.
I can't recommend strongly enough - and advise that FCP be the contact form extension you try first.
Particularly welcome is the ability to select mandatory fields in each instance and to include (or omit) serveral versions of Captcha.
Whilst I've written my own php code for forms on other sites, I wouldn't bother to do so on a Joomla! site when FCP does such a good job, and streamlines the process of capturing form data.
Installation was a breeze - the module and plug-in were up and running in a few minutes.
The software is intuitive, supported by a well-written User Guide.
I had one issue when FCP was being used -(which was not the fault of FCP); however I received a quick response and excellent support to help me identify the problem which turned out to be caused by a third-party extension.
I can't recommend strongly enough - and advise that FCP be the contact form extension you try first.
The form itself is great and does exactly what it should. But the user guide is the best that I have encountered. It actually covers nearly everything in a nice, searchable PDF. It is better than digging through forums to find an answer to a questiosn that someone else asked that is not quite right. And when the answer is not there, the support has been right on it.
Yesterday I emailed support for an issue I was having and this morning, rather than just giving instructions on how to do what I needed, there was a full update to the package that had added features to accomplish exactly what I needed. I am not sure if that was done for me or if I just got incredibly lucky with the timing of my request and the timing of an update, but it was great.
The only negative that I have is withthe image CAPTCHA. I love the feature and it is what I always use, but it does dramatically increase page load time on the pages where it is being used.
Overall excellent product.
Yesterday I emailed support for an issue I was having and this morning, rather than just giving instructions on how to do what I needed, there was a full update to the package that had added features to accomplish exactly what I needed. I am not sure if that was done for me or if I just got incredibly lucky with the timing of my request and the timing of an update, but it was great.
The only negative that I have is withthe image CAPTCHA. I love the feature and it is what I always use, but it does dramatically increase page load time on the pages where it is being used.
Overall excellent product.
I am using this extension now for more than 1 year, at the beginning I just installed and used it - it is working excellent ! When using a extension I always do a code review to see the quality and and style of programming. I must say this extension is a pleasure and a programmer could learn a lot how to implement a proper joomla-api functionality ...
Many thanks to the development team for such a strong joomla extension
josef
Many thanks to the development team for such a strong joomla extension
josef
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