How to Build a Contact Form Backend for $0/Month Using Google Sheets You build a static...
Static sites do not need a monthly form backend.
If you build portfolio sites, landing pages, or simple client websites, the contact form is usually the awkward bit. You do not want to run a server just to collect a name, email, and message. But many hosted form services charge $10-20/month once you want Google Sheets, notifications, or no branding.
A small Google Apps Script can do the same job for free.
The architecture
The flow is simple:
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