Be Involved! - Site corner image... Module

This module allows you to help people to Get Involved with some campaigns, either donating to Joomla! or more importantly helping to extinguish Poverty (MakePovertyHistory.org).

*** Photoshop (PSD) image file is now available for download ***
*** NOW FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH J!1.5 - NO need for legacy mode plugin ***
*** New parameter! Now you can choose whether you want to open the link in a new window or not. ***

* Light weight * Loads fast *

The module is fully customizable (image, text and link). This way you not only can translate the text for each campaign but you can promote your own campaign!

You can have one of the corner images pre-defined or make your own... corner image that comes in the module:

* Joomla! - Suport Joomla!
* MakePovertyHistory
* Hope Unlimited for Children - Transforming the lives of street kids.
* StopGlobalWarming.org
* NineMillion.org - There are over 9 Million refuge children
* UNICEF.org - For every child: Health, Education, Equality, Protaction,...
* Komen.org - Race for the Breast Cancer Cure
* American Red Cross
* I'm Ready - American Red Cross
* The Hunger Site - Clique to give FREE Food!
* Spread FireFox
* GreenPeace

If you want to make your own image, I've added the Adobe Photoshop (PSD) file. I hope it will help you...

September 16th 2008:
- Bug fixed in Joomla 1.5 version: now it allows to have it installed in a subdirectory

December 17th 2007:
- Added Hope Unlimited, which is a Award-Winning Program that aims to transform "the lives of Brazil's street kids".
- StopGlobalWarming.org is a non-profit movement to demand our leaders freeze and reduce carbon dioxide emissions now. We are all contributors to global warming and we all need to be part of the solution.
- NineMillion.org is committed to giving refugee youth the chance to learn and play, recognizing that education and sport can improve their lives.
- UNICEF.org, is committed to child protection, survival, basic education, gender equality and development.
- Komen.org is dedicated to curing breast cancer at every stage - from the causes to the cures, to the pain and anxiety of every moment in between.

December 14 2007:
With the community Input I've added two American Red Cross Images... The "I'm Ready" is very nice for people who use Live Messenger because a percentage of the revenue with Ads goes to the Red Cross.

If you know a social cause/campaign and you want to publish it on your site, do not hesitate to send the logo to me and I will update this module for you...

See the demos:
- MakePovertyHistory:
(pt_BR) http://fok.com.br/comparativo-de-planos-de-hospedagem.html
- Hope Unlimited for Children:
(en_EN) http://joomla.focalizaisso.com.br/en/modulos/index.php
- FireFox:
(pt_BR) http://www.focalizaisso.com.br
(pt_BR) http://gracamaior.com.br/links/index.php
-The Hunger Site:
(pt_BR) http://invest.fok.com.br
-I'm Ready to Help Red Cross

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bySNG on May 10, 2009
always a good case to support charity...
I stumbled across this extension and, being new to Joomla, had no idea really what I was doing in respect to uploading extensions and so on.
I had a small glitch once uploaded, contacted the developer, and within 10 minutes I had a reply to my email and my problem was fixed.
I absolutely love this extension and that I am able to "make a difference" in a small way.
My deep thanks to the developer for making available such a worthy extension.
byelsborg on February 17, 2009
Simple and effective corner banner, that does exactly what it advertices.
- In the future I would like a way of showing the banners randomly
byShackbase on February 11, 2009
I really like this plugin. It is simple and it does what it is supposed to do with several support options and if you want to use it as a ad spot, you can of course use it for that as well.
If I could give this 6 stars, I would! I have installed this on several websites that use Joomla 1.0.x and 1.5.x. It worked first time, every time for me. I wanted to put up a different logo - for a charity supporting young people in difficult circumstances. I emailed the developer; he replied in a few minutes and agreed to help. I emailed him the logo that I wanted on the websites, and he returned the graphic a few minutes later. The idea of this extension is brilliant! And it works! Use it to help others.
bymarathonmanspain on October 24, 2008
... and excellent support from the author.

Had a few issues when installing primarily because I was using an old copy of the module but didn't notice and then the mod_beInvolved.xml file corrupted on upload!

A little help from Douglas and all is working perfectly now.

Top marks!
byenki on October 17, 2008
Just installed this module on our site. The site support was superb and very helpful. I am running Joomla 1 and the image did not show up at first. I was not 100% sure on the module position so created a new one after help from the site owners and then with their help added the code to the template just after the BODY tag in the HTML and bingo... all works fine now. I just added a new image and link and it looks great. Once again thank you to the devs for great support and a great module.
byklaasroelofs on October 15, 2008
Had a small issue with loading a custom image, as well as opening the link in the parent browser instead of a new one.
I filled in the contact form on Douglas' website an within a few hours (!) he mailed me a modified version.
In other words: GREAT SUPPORT for a great module!
byjmvvb on September 24, 2008
I had some issues installing it, nor me or douglas know why, but I reinstalled it and worked like a charm
GREAT support in just a couple of minutes!!

I wish there could be a way of controlling the shape of the banner, in a way that the link just worked where the banner is present, not the whole square... but I guess it's really hard to achieve that.
byConcrete Sound on August 22, 2008
This is a fantastic module. Simple to install and to use. It's for a good cause as well. What more could you ask for?
byyogiboy on August 22, 2008
Very easy to use!!!
I had a few minor configuration issues (at my end, not the developer's) and I got very quick help. I guess I shouldn't have been surprised by the quick help... anyone who develops a mod like this is obviously someone who cares about what they do. Well done!
byericinnyc on May 5, 2008
Love the community involvement from this extension. Easy to set up and easier to help make a difference.
I installed the extension with no problems but had one bug with the template I was using. I emailed the author and he worked on it over the weekend, then sent me a fix. Fantastic extension and great support; he really cares that it works for your needs.
byrevolutionman on April 27, 2008
I downloaded the Be Involved mod for 1.5, installed it and had trouble with my installation. Emailed support, got an answer within 24 hours with a new custom file attached, installed it and works like a dream. This is a great mod supporting some great causes. Download it!
byliotropi on April 25, 2008
Thank you so much.
Very easy to install & great idea.
Is there anyway to display different images when surfing the site??
This is one of the most easiest extension to setup without any issues! Be Involved! - Site corner image extension provides value for any site.

My only suggestion is to maybe make the image animated =D

Great job!
I love the concept and the module uploaded, installed and was configured in less than five minutes.

I have to agree with another comment for future updates:
-an option to put the image on the top left of the module location.
-an option to show selected banners randomly
byakgoud on February 15, 2008
Just installed on J1.5 and I am done. Just took less than a minute to display on the corner.
PSD files also available for download, to make your own images hassle free. Thanks to the editor.
bydozdius on February 13, 2008
Be Involved, definitely is a perfect module:

Works Like a charm
Simplicity of the module is awesome.
Support is pretty fast(I had my emails replied in a minute, thanks to Douglas).
You can easily set the parameters.
You can make your own banners.
No Bugs.
Fully Compatible With J!1.5, no need for legacy mode plugin.

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Now using 1.12
wish list for next version:

-an option to put the image on the top left of the screen.
-an option to show the banners randomly(I personally support more than one charity).

...Rock'n'Roll...
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