Update the page <title> when an error or confirmation message is displayed
Whenever a form returns an error or confirmation message, it is advisable to update the <title>.
In the case of a confirmation message:
<title>Confirmation - Contact | [Site name]</title>
If there is an error:
<title>Error - Contact | [Site name]</title>
Tip
It is also recommended to have this information appear first in the <title> tag.
Note
In some situations, the title does not need to be updated because the title displayed after submission is already obvious.
For example:
- A login form which goes directly to a profile page.
- A button which says “Next step” as part of a multi page form.
- A contact page that sends a preview page.