After creating your form, the next step is adding it to your website.

Ray’s Contact Form makes this easy using a shortcode.

This guide explains how to:

• Add a form to a page or post
• Use the shortcode properly
• Embed forms in widgets
• Use forms in page builders

What Is a Shortcode?

A shortcode is a small piece of text that tells WordPress to display something dynamic.

Example:

[rayscontact id=”123″]

When WordPress sees this shortcode, it replaces it with your form.

Each form has a unique ID.

Finding Your Form Shortcode

To find your form’s shortcode:

1. Go to Ray’s Contact Form → Forms.
2. Locate the form you want to publish.
3. Copy the shortcode displayed next to it.

Example:

[rayscontact id=”5″]

You are now ready to embed it.

Adding a Form to a Page (Block Editor)

If you are using the WordPress Block Editor:

Method 1: Using a Shortcode Block

1. Go to Pages → Add New (or edit an existing page).
2. Click the + button to add a block.
3. Search for Shortcode.
4. Add the Shortcode block.
5. Paste your shortcode inside it.
6. Click Publish or Update.

Your form will now appear on that page.

Adding a Form to a Page (Classic Editor)

If you are using the Classic Editor:

1. Open the page where you want the form.
2. Paste the shortcode directly into the content area.
3. Click Publish or Update.

That’s it.

Adding a Form to a Post

The process is identical to adding it to a page:

1. Go to Posts → Add New.
2. Insert the shortcode.
3. Publish the post.

Forms can be embedded anywhere shortcodes are supported.

Embedding in Widgets

You can also place forms in widget areas such as:

• Sidebar
• Footer
• Header widget areas

Steps:

1. Go to Appearance → Widgets.
2. Add a Shortcode widget (or Text widget).
3. Paste the form shortcode.
4. Click Save.

The form will now appear in that widget area.

Using Forms with Page Builders

Ray’s Contact Form works with most page builders.

If you use builders such as:

• Elementor
• Beaver Builder
• WPBakery
• Divi

You can add the form using:

• A Shortcode element
• A Text/HTML element

Simply paste the shortcode into the element and update the page.

Embedding Multiple Forms

You can embed multiple forms on the same page.

Example:

[rayscontact id=”1″]
[rayscontact id=”2″]

Each shortcode displays a different form.

Make sure each form serves a clear purpose to avoid confusion.

Styling and Layout Considerations

The form’s appearance depends on:

• The selected Theme
• Form Width settings
• Your website’s layout

Before publishing:

✔ Preview the page
✔ Check spacing
✔ Test on mobile devices

Use the Theme Preview panel inside the builder to refine styling before embedding.

Updating Embedded Forms

Once a form is embedded:

• You do not need to re-add the shortcode.
• Any changes made in the Form Builder automatically update the form everywhere it appears.

Simply edit the form and click Save Form.

All embedded instances update instantly.

Removing a Form

To remove a form from a page:

1. Edit the page.
2. Delete the shortcode block.
3. Update the page.

The form will no longer appear.

Common Questions

Can I customize the form directly inside the page?

No.
All customization must be done in the Form Builder.

Can I duplicate a form for another page?

Yes.
Duplicate the form inside the Forms list, then embed the new shortcode.

What happens if I delete a form?

If you delete a form:

• The shortcode will no longer render the form.
• Always export submissions before deleting.

Best Practices

✔ Create and test your form before embedding
✔ Use clear page titles
✔ Keep forms relevant to page content
✔ Test submissions after publishing
✔ Use one primary form per page when possible

Example Workflow

1. Create form in builder.
2. Configure fields and email notifications.
3. Choose theme.
4. Save form.
5. Copy shortcode.
6. Paste into page.
7. Publish.
8. Test submission.

Simple and reliable.

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