Is EmailJS a good choice for contact forms if the client doesn’t specify backend?

[limpid flint]

Hey everyone! 👋

I'm working on a small website project for a client, and they didn't mention anything about wanting a backend — they just needed a simple contact form that sends submissions to their email.

I used EmailJS to handle the form submission without a backend. My question is:

Is it acceptable to use EmailJS in cases where the client doesn't explicitly request a backend (like Node.js, PHP, etc.)?

Would love to hear your thoughts or if there are better lightweight solutions for this kind of case. Thanks!

[livid dagger]

Ask the client how they want to handle the contact form. If they’re not sure or don’t really care then find a solution that fits the constraints.

[limpid flint]

"White background, black text. Columns should be light grey. You can just put placeholder images or leave the image spaces blank but with code. Also, please let me know if I will need to add CSS or Javascript folders to my website.

Currently, I have a website running that has a huge number of subpages for different geographic locations etc. It was ranking very high on Google but I have neglected it for a few years. Recently when I came to do some edits, I realized I had somewhat of a mess on my hands and just wanted to start over simply as I am mostly doing work for established customers rather than seeking leads. So a simple page would be preferrable at this point. I am assuming the page you will create will be hosted under .index as my homepage is now. If on delivery, you can tell me how to set up any accompanying materials, that would be great. Image folders, CSS, Javascript etc.

Thanks again." This is everything what he request, it s my frist job, that is the reason why i ask. 😄

[muted heath]

bro explained nothing

[limpid flint]

he also sent me that, anyway, i finish what he want, just idk if emailJS it s a good solution for what he request. How i said, it s my frist job ever:))

[muted heath]

Like generally speaking not really because someone else could just hijack the mail account and spam with that mail

but idk

[limpid flint]

You're absolutely right, but based on what the client requested, he had a set of questions to answer on Fiverr where he could have specified if he wanted a backend — yet he chose not to.
I still believe I delivered the correct work for $80, and I plan to offer him the option to add backend functionality for an additional cost if he wants it.
That’s fair, right?