Is there a way to prevent form submissions from using personal email addresses on Webflow to reduce spam, even with Recaptcha?
Yes, there are ways to prevent form submissions from using personal email addresses on Webflow, even with reCAPTCHA. Here are a few strategies you can implement:
1. Use Email Blacklisting: You can create a list of blacklisted email domains that you want to block. This can include common personal email domains like Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc. When a user submits a form with a blacklisted email domain, you can show them an error message and prevent the form submission.
2. Use Custom Validation: You can use custom validation on the email field to check if the entered email address belongs to a personal domain. This can be done using Regular Expressions (RegEx) or by checking the domain of the email address against a list of personal email domains. If the email address is deemed to be personal, you can display an error message and prevent the form submission.
3. Implement Email Verification: You can add an extra step to the form submission process where users have to verify their email addresses before the submission is completed. This can be done by sending a verification link to the provided email address and asking users to click on it to confirm their submission. This helps to ensure that the provided email address is valid and not just a temporary or disposable one.
4. Use Third-Party Form Services: If you want more advanced spam prevention features, you can consider integrating third-party form services with Webflow. These services often provide built-in mechanisms to prevent form submissions from personal email addresses and have additional security measures to reduce spam.
It's important to note that while these methods can help reduce spam submissions, determined spammers can still find ways to bypass them. It's always recommended to monitor your form submissions and incorporate additional measures like moderation or advanced spam filtering if you're experiencing persistent spam issues.