Pass a POST to an API via a contact form

I am creating a lead generation site and need to be able to pass my form fills to the lead wholesaler in a schematic structure via API. I’ve been Google’ing but can’t find out how to do this. I’d greatly appreciate someone’s help.

The site I’m developing is http://www.marylandhvac.net

The instructions I’ve been given are…

Introduction In order to send leads, affiliates can pass a GET or POST to https://api.networx.com. For GET requests, string must use URL encoding (e.g. + must be %2B). Networx provides two ways to electronically send leads, ping/post and post. The ping/post method is used when the seller would like to first check if an opportunity to sell the lead exists. In this case, first submit the ping and get back the result with a token. If result is successful, seller can proceed to submit a post with the token. Type of Service Needed The following task IDs should be used: Network Task Name Task ID

Ducts/Vents – Clean 20

Radiant Floor Heating System – Install 36

Radiant Floor Heating System – Repair 35

Window A/C Unit Service Or Repair 363

HVAC Boiler Install/Replace 24

HVAC Boiler Repair/Service 25

HVAC Central A/C – Install/Replace 27

HVAC Central A/C – Repair/Service 26

HVAC Ductless (mini-split) A/C Install 34

HVAC Ductless (mini-split) A/C Service Or Repair 365

HVAC Ducts/Vents – Install/Replace 19

HVAC Electric Furnace – Install 435

HVAC Electric Furnace – Repair 441

HVAC Electrical Baseboard/Wall Heater – Install 32

HVAC Electrical Baseboard/Wall Heater – Repair 33

HVAC Gas Furnace – Install 437

HVAC Gas Furnace – Repair 443

HVAC Heat Pump Install 29

HVAC Heat Pump Repair 30

HVAC Humidifier/Dehumidifier – Install 373

HVAC Humidifier/Dehumidifier – Repair 375

HVAC Oil Furnace – Install 439

HVAC Oil Furnace – Repair 445

HVAC Propane Furnace – Install 447

HVAC Propane Furnace – Repair 449

HVAC Thermostat – Install/Replace 31

Ping This section is optional, skip it if you want to just post directly. The following fields are required: nx_access_key Provided on the Affilite Information page nx_userId Provided on the Affiliate Information page zipcode Zip of lead task_id Task ID of lead (see below)

Networx will respond to the ping with a HTTP response code as listed below. In addition will return an XML response:

<?xml version=”1.0″ encoding=”UTF-8″?>
<affiliateResponse>
<errorMessage>message here</errorMessage>
<statusCode>response code here</statusCode>
</affiliateResponse>

<?xml version=”1.0″ encoding=”UTF-8″?>
<affiliateResponse>
<token>token here</token>
<price>price Networx will pay</price>
<statusCode>response code here</statusCode>
</affiliateResponse>
Post The following fields are required: nx_access_key Provided on the Affilite Information page nx_userId Provided on the Affiliate Information page f_name First name of lead l_name Last name of lead zipcode Zip of lead task_id Task ID of lead (see below) phone Primary phone of lead (must be 10 digits) email Email of lead

The following fields are strongly recommended, but not required: comments Comments/Additional Info about the lead address The address of the lead custom_id Optional ID that you may send to reference the lead token Only use for ping/post method scan When leads task is not clear set to 1 Lead Response Our server will return one of the following HTTP response codes: 500 Internal server error 400 Bad request 200 Success 403 Access forbidden – invalid username/password/user ID combination

The API will also return an xml response:

<?xml version=”1.0″ encoding=”UTF-8″?>
<affiliateResponse>
<errorMessage>message here</errorMessage>
<statusCode>response code here</statusCode>
</affiliateResponse>

<?xml version=”1.0″ encoding=”UTF-8″?>
<affiliateResponse>
<successCode>code here</successCode>
<price>price Networx will pay</price>
<statusCode>response code here</statusCode>
</affiliateResponse>
Testing PLEASE USE ONLY ZIP CODE 00001 FOR ANY TESTING PURPOSES. That is our testing zip code. The use of any other zipcode will cause a live request to be sent through our system. Examples Here are some examples of sending a lead with a GET.

https://api.networx.com?nx_userId=xxxx&nx_access_key=youraccesskey&task_id=15&zipcode=00001&f_name=john&l_name=smith&phone=8188188188&amp; (Email address hidden if logged out) &comments=testfromnetworx

https://api.networx.com?nx_userId=xxxx&nx_access_key=youraccesskey&task_id=12&zipcode=00001&f_name=john&l_name=smith&phone=8188188188&amp; (Email address hidden if logged out) &comments=testfromnetworx

Report Request The following fields are required: nx_access_key Provided on the Affilite Information page nx_userId Provided on the Affiliate Information page type report date_from YYYY-MM-DD date_to YYYY-MM-DD Report Response The API will return an xml response:

<?xml version=”1.0″ encoding=”UTF-8″?>
<leadlist>
<lead>
<lead_id>lead ID here</lead_id>
<custom_id>custom ID here</custom_id>
<created_at>date created CST</created_at>
<error_msg>error message here</error_msg>
<status>rejected/disqualified/accepted/unmatched/pending/partner_matched</status>
<price>price here</price>
</lead>
<lead>
<lead_id>lead ID here</lead_id>
<custom_id>custom ID here</custom_id>
<created_at>date created CST</created_at>
<error_msg>error message here</error_msg>
<status>rejected/disqualified/accepted/unmatched/pending/partner_matched</status>
<price>price here</price>
</lead>
</leadlist>
Inquiry Request The following fields are required: nx_access_key Provided on the Affilite Information page nx_userId Provided on the Affiliate Information page type inquiry name Company Name contact_name Contact Name phone Phone Number of the company zipcode Zip Code of the company networks Ids of Industries interested in

The following fields are optional: email Email of the company user_comments Comments Inquiry Networks The following networks IDs should be used: Name ID Carpenters 20 Cleaning 11 Concrete 18 Drywall 25 Electricians 12 Exterminators 16 Fence 23 Floors 22 Garage-Doors 14 HVAC 10 Handyman 24 Landscaping 5 Painting 6 Plumbing 15 Remodeling 9 Roofing 8 Tile 19 Example Inquiry Request Here are some examples of sending an inquiry with a GET.

https://api.networx.com?nx_userId=xxxx&nx_access_key=youraccesskey&type=inquiry&networks%5B%5D=8&zipcode=&contact_name=john%20smith&phone=8188188188&name=company%20name%here

Inquiry Response The API will return an xml response:

<?xml version=”1.0″ encoding=”UTF-8″?>
<affiliateResponse>
<errorMessage>error message here</errorMessage>
<statusCode>response code here (ex. 400/500/403)</statusCode>
</affiliateResponse>

<?xml version=”1.0″ encoding=”UTF-8″?>
<affiliateResponse>
<successCode>api response success id</successCode>
<statusCode>response success code here (200) </statusCode>
</affiliateResponse>