I’m working on a simple landing page and want to set up a waitlist using Airtable. The page only has a basic HTML form with an email input field. I’m not sure how to connect it to Airtable though.
Is there a way to send the email address to my Airtable base when someone submits the form? I think it might involve using JavaScript to make a POST request, but I’m not certain.
Has anyone done something like this before? I’d really appreciate any tips or code examples on how to make it work. I’m trying to keep things as simple as possible without needing a backend server. Thanks!
hey, i’ve done this before! u can use zapier to connect ur form to airtable. it’s super easy - just make a zap that triggers when the form submits and adds a row to ur airtable. no coding needed. lmk if u need help setting it up!
I’ve actually implemented something similar for a client’s landing page recently. Here’s what worked well for us:
We used the Airtable API to handle form submissions directly from the frontend. You’ll need to get your API key and base ID from Airtable first.
Then, add an event listener to your form that prevents the default submit behavior. Use the Fetch API to send a POST request to Airtable when the form is submitted.
The tricky part was dealing with CORS issues. We ended up using a CORS proxy service to get around that.
One gotcha to watch out for - make sure to properly sanitize and validate the email input on the client-side before sending it off.
Overall, it’s definitely doable without a backend, but there are some hurdles to be aware of. Let me know if you want me to clarify anything!
Having implemented a similar setup, I can offer some practical advice. Utilizing Airtable’s REST API is indeed the way to go. You’ll need to obtain your API key and base ID from Airtable’s account settings.
In your HTML, ensure your form has an ID for easy JavaScript targeting. Then, create a script that listens for the form submission event. When triggered, prevent the default action and use the Fetch API to send a POST request to Airtable’s API endpoint.
A crucial step is handling CORS issues. Consider using a serverless function (like AWS Lambda or Netlify Functions) as a middleware to bypass CORS restrictions. This approach maintains simplicity while adding a layer of security.
Remember to implement proper error handling and provide user feedback on submission status. This setup should effectively capture emails for your waitlist without the need for complex backend infrastructure.