Re: [web-design] E-mail Issue?

 

OK. Steve nailed it. Thought you were using a "mailto" which is why I sent
those other links for server side forms processing.

Ron




-------Original Message-------

From: Steve Adcock
Date: 5/21/2012 8:22:04 PM
To: web-design@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [web-design] E-mail Issue?


It's because you are relying on the "mailto" capability to send email.
Mailto will attempt to open up the client's main program (ie: Outlook,
Eudora, Mac Mail, whatever). The issue comes with users who no longer use
desktop-based mail applications (like me). More and more people are using
GMail and other web-based email solutions. Never rely on the user's
desktop environment for any kind of functionality aside from, of course,
the browser itself.

You'll need a feedback form on your page that has the capability of
allowing users to enter information and submit it to you. Check with your
web host for what they support in this regard.

--
Steve - Web Developer, Small Government Patriot
http://www.freedomsmarch.com

On Thu, May 17, 2012 at 10:30 AM, odds10to1 <odds10to1@yahoo.com> wrote:

> I checked out my webpage today. I found out people can't email me. When I
> clicked the link to send an email, I got a pop-up box that stated:"There
is
> no email program associated to perform the requested action. Please
install
> an email program or if one is already installed, create an association in
> the Default Programs control panel." What does that mean? The email is
> supposed to be sent to my webhost then forwarded to me at another email
> address. Please help someone. Thank You. my website is www.odds10to1.commy
web host is iPage.com.
>

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