The Problem

Double Submissions Break Everything

Have you ever received two identical leads just seconds apart? Or seen two confirmation emails triggered from a single user action?

It’s a common issue: users click the submit button twice (intentionally or accidentally), or impatient bots or browsers resubmit the form. The result?

• Duplicate entries in Eloqua (CDO)
• Confusing campaign triggers
• False lead scoring flags (if you are set up this way)
• Inaccurate reporting

If you’re managing a lead pipeline in Eloqua, stopping double form submissions is crucial for clean data and smooth automation.

The Solution

Lock the Form on First Click

You don’t need to redesign the whole landing page. A bit of JavaScript can disable the submit button and prevent multiple form sends, giving Eloqua time to process the submission without interference.

This method works natively with Eloqua landing pages—no external scripts, no platform changes.

How to do it

How to Stop Multiple Eloqua Form Submissions

Easy, clean, and effective JavaScript

1. Target the Form Submit Event

Insert this code just before your closing〈/body〉tag:

This script:

• Prevents multiple clicks
• Disables the button after the first submit
• Works with Eloqua-hosted forms out-of-the-box

2. Style Your Button Gracefully

Give users visual feedback that their click worked:

This reinforces the interaction and prevents frustration or confusion—especially if your page takes a moment to redirect or reload.

Sprint Task Breakdown

Sprint Item: Prevent double form submissions on Eloqua landing pages

Subtasks:

• Add submit-locking script to landing page templates
• Update submit buttons with consistent styling
• Test with slow network simulation
• Verify integration with form redirects & auto-responders
• Roll out to live forms
• Monitor error logs and entry counts post-launch

Level of Effort

Estimated Time

Task	Time Estimate
JavaScript integration	30 mins
Submit button styling updates	30 mins
Cross-browser QA + network delay test	30 mins
Template updates & rollout	1–2 hours
Total Estimated Effort	2–3.5 hours

Why Use Pl8ypus

Clean. Stable. Bulletproof Campaigns.

At Pl8ypus, we don’t just build Eloqua assets—we protect your pipeline. That means smart UX enhancements like submit-locking, bot protection, and dynamic field logic that keeps your campaigns firing smoothly and your database clean.

Your program managers shouldn't be fixing broken forms or digging out duplicates. Let us handle it.