I want to add a web form to my web site, which feature does the web host need?

I'm planning to host my own web site with a web form which will generate all submitted information to my e-mail. If I want to add this kind of web form, do I need to concern on web hosting feature?(such as PHP supported or else)

Thank you.

Either PHP or PERL will work.

Sometimes a web host will mention PERL, but sometimes they don't and just say "your own cgi-bin", with the cgi-bin where you place your own perl scripts.

There are a zillion free scripts for doing what you want to do with both php and perl, so you shouldn't have a problem.

This might be an easier solution for you:

http://www.bestcontactform.com http://answers.yahoo.com/question/accuse_write?qid=20070520194901AA9P1cO&kid=Rs0oU2O1BTeppqnhJRPPuQYanDbRoh7JC5Jvuskck0TpMZLGr_4c&s=comm&date=2008-01-08+21%3A30%3A22&.crumb=

I think SENDMAIL would be needed as well.

You need php and preferably mysql for data storage of user information. You must be very careful using automated mailing, one incorrect post can get your domain blacklisted. You will then never be able to send.

It depends on what type of form processing script to be used.

Some scripts use cgi/perl. Stronger security scripts use php. Most hosters have php, asp, databases, etc. as basic offerings.