Goodbye Contact Forms, Hello Personal Texts: Why I Made the Switch

In today’s digital age, contact-us forms have become a ubiquitous feature on most websites. However, I have recently removed the traditional contact-us forms from my website for various reasons. One of the primary reasons is the constant barrage of spam messages from so-called SEO experts and business coaches promising unrealistic goals with unverified claims to success. Instead, I have enabled clients and students to contact me directly via text message, which allows for more direct, human-to-human communication.

The problem with email

The rise of email as a means of communication has solved many problems, but it has also introduced new ones. The traditional contact-us forms that are found on most websites are a direct result of this. They were created to make it easier for visitors to contact website owners without having to open their email client or manually copy and paste an email address. However, this convenience has led to a significant increase in spam messages that can be incr…