Free CGI Server-side Scripts

The first place to go if you want free server-side scripts is your web host. They may already have some commonly used scripts that you can use on your own site. The following table is a summary of where you can go to get other free CGI scripts and hosting.

**Where to Get Free CGI Server-Side Scripts**
ELEMENT	FUNCTION	WHERE TO GET IT
Email Forms	Allows forms to be sent to your email.	CGISpy
FFAL Page	Allows visitors to add their own links on your page.	Hosted Scripts
Search Box	Allows visitors to find specific content	Freefind
Mailing List	Lets visitors sign-up to receive email updates from you.	CGISpy
Directions	Allows visitors to find your location.	Google Maps
Guest Book	Allows visitors to leave messages.	CGISpy
Password Protection	Protects access to certain pages	Hosted Scripts
Voting Poll	Allows visitors to vote on certain issues and for the polled results to be displayed on your website.	CGISpy
Counters	Tracks the number of visits	Sitemeter
Send-A-Site	Let visitors tell their friends about your site.	CGISpy

For more add-ons to make your site interactive see the section on Enhancing Your Website. Remember to check with your web host, they may already have cgi scripts that you can use on your website.

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