Module 2 · Forms & Lead Capture

Module 2 upgrades Portfolio Pulse from an informational site to a lead-generating machine. You will design an accessible contact form, provide inline feedback, and capture consent responsibly. The goal: a frictionless experience that respects user privacy.

What You Will Deliver

• A contact form with labels, instructions, validation, and success states.
• Accessible error messaging with ARIA live regions.
• Consent and privacy disclosures aligned with regulations.
• Documentation covering form submission, handling, and analytics needs.

Lesson Map

1. Forms Introduction — connect business goals to form strategy.
2. Labels & Association — ensure every field is discoverable and announced correctly.
3. Input Types — leverage HTML5 inputs and attributes for better UX.
4. Validation Strategies — combine native validation with progressive enhancement.
5. Accessible Feedback — deliver inline errors and confirmations that assistive tech understands.
6. Contact Form Blueprint — map fields, consent checkboxes, and success flows.
7. Form Enhancements — add extras like honeypots, loading states, and analytics hooks.
8. Implementation — build the production-ready form.
9. Validation — audit accessibility, security, and privacy compliance.

Keep your project brief and accessibility manifesto handy; you will extend both with lead capture requirements.