Hey everyone, I’m working on a WordPress site and I’ve got a bit of a puzzle. There’s an address field on my page that’s set up using Airtable. I’m trying to grab the input from this field so I can use it to fetch some info from the Zillow API for my users.
The thing is, when I look at the source code, all I see is the Airtable script. I’m not sure how to actually get the value that users type into that field. Has anyone dealt with something like this before?
I’m thinking there must be a way to access the input, but I’m not sure if I need to use JavaScript or if there’s some WordPress function I’m missing. Any tips or tricks would be super helpful! I’m fairly new to working with Airtable in WordPress, so I’m a bit lost on how to proceed. Thanks in advance for any help!
hey, have u tried using javascript to grab the input? u could use document.querySelector to find the input field, then add an event listener for when it changes. something like:
document.querySelector(‘input[name=“address”]’).addEventListener(‘change’, function(e) {
var address = e.target.value;
// use address for zillow api
});
I have encountered a similar challenge when integrating Airtable with WordPress. The difficulty often lies in the fact that Airtable embeds its forms inside iframes, making it less straightforward to directly grab user input. In my experience, a viable solution is to use JavaScript to communicate with the iframe. This involves inspecting the form to identify its unique identifier and setting up an event listener for form submission. Once the form is submitted, you can capture the input value for further processing, such as sending it to a server or using it for additional API calls. Be mindful of cross-origin restrictions and ensure you follow Airtable’s terms of service when accessing the embedded content.
I’ve dealt with a similar situation before, and it can be tricky. One approach that worked for me was using the Airtable API directly in WordPress instead of relying on their embedded form. This gives you more control over the data flow.
You’ll need to set up a custom form in WordPress, then use AJAX to send the form data to your server-side script. From there, you can use the Airtable API to push the data into your base. This method allows you to capture the address input before it goes to Airtable, so you can use it for your Zillow API call.
It requires a bit more setup, but it’s much more flexible. You’ll have full access to the form data in WordPress, making it easier to integrate with other APIs or perform additional processing. Just remember to handle security properly when dealing with user inputs and API keys.