Version 1.1 of Client Feedback Extention
UPDATE - I have created a static page for the most up to date information on this extension. This post is being left here as a reference until I decide to take it down. Thanks!
I’ve been amazed with the response to my Client Feedback extension for Joomla. Many users have contacted me with positive feedback and ideas for improvement – most of which are included in version 1.1.
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Download Joomla Client Feedback Component v1.2.5 [40.73 kB] 8982 hits
Installation instructions can be found on the original post.
New features in v1.1
What’s New?
In the interest of brevity, here is the list of improvements (which can also be found in the CHANGELOG.txt file included in the download.
- Made the image paths absolute
- Added the bot trap & timer anti-spam measures (the timer can be adjusted in the component parameters)
- Added the custom message field to the form
- Added more comments to the code
- Now the form can be position on either the left or right side of the page
- Made the “name” field mandatory
- Made the “email” field mandatory
- Added email validation
- Formatted the feedback email slightly
- Added the timer to the feedback email
- Added ‘IF NOT EXISTS’ to the table creation code in install.mysql.utf8.sql
- Changed CHANGELOG.php to CHANGELOG.txt
Hi,
Thank you for a very good component and module!
1. Does not work with the included plugins mootools 1.2.
2. Good that you did check the fields name and e-mail, but here’s a field to fill in the feedback is not done, but it needs to be done and also bring in the admin area of the minimum character:5
Regards,
Mike
@Mike – I’m glad you like the extension, thanks for trying it.
The extension was designed to use Mootools 1.11, not 1.2, because only Joomla! 1.6 (which is still in beta) uses Mootools 1.2. I usually don’t target beta versions of software (I think its bad practice), but once the much anticipated 1.6 is officially released, I will update my component accordingly.
I’m aware that the “feedback” field is not required. I did that on purpose – sometimes you just want the client’s information & computer specs. If there is a demand for the feedback to be required, I will add that to the next release (or at least as a config option).
-John
As for mootools 1.2, it already has a version of Joomla 1.5.20 as an update of the plugin and is stable.
Your spam is now not working, when you enter name: hjggjghjg and e-mail: gfghff@hjghgjh already possible to send a message while ignoring the protection of exhibiting every 5 seconds
@Mike – The Mootools 1.2 update plugin is optional (that is why it is disabled by default), so my reasoning stays the same, but thanks for bringing it to my attention. I’m already planning on adding the Mootools 1.2 version of the code to the next version of the extension.
Also, if you have the Mootools 1.2 upgrade plugin enabled, the form javascript will break, so of course the javascript-based form validation breaks. I’ve already added more form validation via php, which will be in the SVN soon and will be included in the next release of the extension.
Thanks again for using my extension.
-John
Hi,
i installed the component on my joomla site and trying to make it work… is there forum support you offer.
i mean the problem is the form is working fine along with everything else… matter of fact it’s email emailing and i also can’t see anything in the admin com_feedback
Thanks
Chetan, your saying the component folder is empty?? I dont understand what you mean…
alright -
1. the component and modules are installed fine.
2. The from is being displayed correctly one the website.
Problem:
1. When we submit a feedback we don’t see anything in our email and also when we open the url
http://www.oursite.com/administrator/index.php?com_feedback
we don’t see our submission listed there.. i mean it’s showing the default component’s backend page and nothing else… please advice.
Thanks
great extension – but Im having a small problem
The extension installed and is working fine – but when I click on the feedback tab – it opens up behind the navigation menu – is there any way to fix the error
thanks
@Chetan – When you submit the feedback form, does the module say “Feedback submitted. Mail sent.” ? Does you Joomla installation send other emails alright (i.e. the user registration email)?
If it does, then I’m not sure how to debug it with out logging into your site and your server.
@cy – Have you tried all of the solutions suggested on this site?
Just a reminder to everyone who wants help: http://mertonium.com/2010/07/client-feedback-joomla-extension/#comment-1038
thanks for your reply john.
it’s doesn’t says Feedback Submitted. Mail Sent. matter of fact it displays the index.htm files from the root.
i mean we have that index.htm file for our own use and i think it should just use the default index.php
please advice
Is there a way to send feedbacks to a specified email address ? this would be good as one can check out feedbacks directly on the mailbox instead of entering the website. Thankx
Franco, this has been an option since the first version of the extension.
Go to the admin section of the Feedback component and click on “Parameters”. Then fill out the “Send feedback email to” field. If you’d like to have the email send to multiple counts, just separate each address with a comma. If you leave the field blank the feedback emails will be sent to the address specified in your Joomla config file.