//initiate validator on load
$(function() {
  // validate contact form on keyup and submit
  $("#contactForm").validate({
    //set the rules for the field names
    rules: {
      email: {
        required: true,
        email: true
      },
    },
    //set messages to appear inline
    messages: {
      email: "Please enter a valid email"
    }
  });
});