JoomListings
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*~New Features for JoomListings V.2.5.1~*
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*Compatibility with Joomla! 2.5.x
*Quick JoomListings Installer, you can install all the plugins and modules in one click
*NEW: Help Documentation on JoomLisintgs extension is now available within the admin section of the component.
*NEW: JoomListings Social Plugin, now you have ability to share listing/Ad link on facebook, twitter, and social media web sites.
*Integration testing/QA/fixes with JomSocial version 2.6
*Integration testing/QA/fixes with Community Builder version 1.8
*Bug Fix: Upload and Download attachments in listing view
*Bug Fix: Listing counters / views
*Bug Fix: Delete button on my Ads view
*Bug Fix: Overall package assignments, relisting, and listing/package expiration
*Bug Fix: Report Listing violations drop down fixes
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*~New Features for JoomListings V.2.1.8~*
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- Checkboxes, text area, flash up-loader as an extra field
- Paypal Subscriptions for Packages
- Listing Rating
- Counts the number of views for each listing
- Joomla 1.6 compatibility
- Report Listings
- Integration with Community Builder
- Integration with Artio JoomSEF
- Bold Listing additional upgrade option in package
- Disclaimer/Privacy for Ads
- Pedigree Module
- Submit Classifieds to your Twitter account
- Improved Expired Listings Handling
- Improved Expired Package Handling
- Additional level in Regions (Now we will have Region > Location > Neighbourhood)
- Additional levels in categories
- Packages can be assigned to specific categories or all categories
- Messaging and email template bugs reported in forums
(http://www.joomclan.com/ipb/index.php?/topic/417-problem-tracker/)
- Package and listing expiry bugs reported in forums
(http://www.joomclan.com/ipb/index.php?/topic/417-problem-tracker/)
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*~New Features for JoomListings V.2.1.7~*
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- New front end template (jquery/CSS)
- Google map integration
- Unique IDs for Listings
- Search Module For searching the Listings > Only listings With Images Option
- Anti-spam protection for forms
- Tags module (jquery based)
- Images for sections and categories in the front end
- Module to show sections/categories in menu
I was also very grateful and impressed with the customer support staff. They recommended setting up automatic alerts and walked me through setting them up step by step, including email and billing alerts, which have proved to be both profit and time savers. The support staff truly took the time to understand my needs and made excellent recommendations to go above and beyond meeting them.
Basically purchased this extension specifically for eWay payments, as at the time I purchased and up until quite recently, it was a feature listed on their website.
However after recently installing and configuring, and hours of trying to figure out what is going wrong, I submitted a support request. The answer? "Sorry we do not support it, not enough people use it."
It would have been nice to have known this before purchasing, and as such their refund policy is non-existent. I would not recommend this extension - the effort involved is not worth the $50 - use at your own risk. Have now given up and am paying a contractor to fix Joomclan's own payment plugin.
Reply from JoomClan Team:
Its more frustration then a review. We have already got in touch with a user and scheduled a meeting/remote session for coming Monday.
Following email was send to the end user:
Its Hassan Janjua, owner of JoomClan.com. I would like to go over all your issues after holidays.
Here is the Agenda
-We will go over issues one by one and try to resolve them over the phone or remote session.
-Things we will not resolve we will take them as the note and will address them in a patch or next release.
-I would like to have a meeting with template designer as well. If he/she is not be available via phone I would like to get their email to address current issue you are having with template integration with joomlistings.
My cell phone is [removed]
Available Timings: Any time after 8pm EST.
Please let me know.
Regards,
Hassan Janjua
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Issue reported on Dec 14, 2009: In JoomClan forums, user reported
"I am having layout issues all of a sudden, multiple lines are being used now without proper spacing when posting an Ad so it's hard to read. Also the description box now violates the box. Please review screen shots and post the fixes for me. I appreciate a quick response. I'm very pressed for time!"
Got reply from JoomListings member on Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:50 am
[JC] This issue is 100% a template design issue. When we QA the component we do with joomla! out of the box template(s) and/or with popular template clubs like Rocket theme, and JA. We can't test with each and every template out there. We never took this high issue because this was a template and JoomListings member indicated it right away.
Other issues user mentioned was not reported we still have to identify them and resolve them
Forum is not the only way to get support with JoomClan. Support direct number is mentioned every where on the site.
We will talk to the end user and will try to resolve issue(s).
Thanks for the review. Let me clear few things here for the users who are reading this.
Quite interesting but there are few options to create fields.
[JC] We have following options to create fields
- Radio Button
- Text
- Select
- Option to have country list
- Checkboxes are coming in version 2.1.7
No integration in CB.
[JC] This statement is not relevant in any scenario. In our feature list we have never mentioned that product we are selling is integrated with CB.
1. The custom fields aren't searchable.
2. The regions don't show on the page so you never know what region you are posting an ad in or where you are viewing.
Because of these two issues, I have to bridge noahs classifieds and work my fingers to the bone to do what Joomlistings did so simply.
However, keep up the great work and spend a little more time in your support forum... I'm just saying.
Thanks for the review!
1. The custom fields aren't searchable.
[JC] Correct! not in 2.1.5. But this feature will be present in 2.1.7.
2. The regions don't show on the page so you never know what region you are posting an ad in or where you are viewing.
[JC] Not Correct! JoomListings works on the base of
regions/locations. If you want to post a listing you have to select the region first. Also in 2.1.5, we created an option for the user in profile where they can select their region so when ever they will login to Joomla! they will be on that region automatically.
However, keep up the great work and spend a little more time in your support forum... I'm just saying.
[JC] Trying to improve this on daily basis.
Thanks for the review. Our next release will be more solid and with more functionality.
When I first got the product I had a problem with component in the backend but that was do to me not having the right settings for the database and php. Make certain that you have php5 and up, it will save you a lot of headache.
I have used this component on two sites so far and I just absolutely love it. My clients can't get over how easy it is to use (one for herself and the other for end users).
The setup is quick and easy. I especially love the extra fields and options. It allows you to customize each type of ad that you want to list with so much precision that there is no way for an end user to not understand the system.
The documentation could use a little help here and there. It tends to be just enough to get you there and then you need to figure out the rest. However, after just a short amount of time with it you become so comfortable with the flow that the docs don't really matter.
I had a few major problems arise (for me) though. And it might just be in part to do with the industry that I am using this in. Every time that I had a question it was answered. I had a problem with the support section of the site and the owner gave me his direct email and personal number to communicate directly with him.
On the second site that I used this for I ran into some of my biggest problems. After multiple phone calls and emails Hasan gave me his I.M. User Name and we were still experiencing problems so he then helped me via Remote Assistance. If this isn't good costumer service I don't know what is.
As a note I didn't use this product straight out of the box a single time. I had specific things that I wanted and needed it to do and I tweaked it until I was happy with it. I mentioned to Hasan that I would like to see some specific things that are needed for another site that I have to design that I plan to use this component for and he has offered to help me with the development of it.
If there was a scale of 1 to 10 to score satisfaction by. I would give this product a 20 it's that good in my my opinion.
Thanks for wonderful review DMobley317. You know we have been trying our level best to support our customers and this review give us encouragement to do better and to be better in all aspects.
We are trying to further improve product, and product support on daily basis. In our next version we are trying to put a lot more features and configurable options to suit all our customers.
We believe in flexibility means product should be configurable from all means.
Pros:
1. add unlimited custom fields
2. great control over organization, package pricing, etc.
3. easy install in no time.
4. easy to use control panel
5. easy PayPal setup and integration
Cons:
1. Slow support for a paid component.
2. JomClan site lists phone support number , however I received no call back when i left a message.
3. No support forum on the JomClan site.
4. Needs more supported payment methods. Currently eway and PayPal are the only two.
I would recommend this component. No bugs to date. JomClan just emailed me and said the new version is about to launch. It appears to be a major release.
Cheers
dsmflash,
Thanks for the detailed review.
We are working promptly to improve our support team. I think I am the only component provider in Joomla! world who gives support via phone moving forward I will improve myself on calling users back.
We have also released the new version today. I hope you will enjoy that.
Regards,
Hassan Janjua, JoomClan.com Owner.
We had a few small implementation and customization issues initially. However the email and phone support have been fantastic.
We plan to go live with this "value added feature" system in the next 6 weeks after final feed back from our intial distributors.
I expect some changes but I know I can count on JoomClan for my future support needs.
Great Component!!
Foremost, JoomListings has the benefit of being more 'simple & clear' than some of the other classified extensions. The categorization of different adverts is simple and intuitive - a definite plus for most web site visitors.
On the other hand, there is still a lot of development to be done - fair enough, I think given the low cost and beta status. There are bugs, and while the support from JL is excellent, they are going to be around until a release candidate arrives.
We customized JoomListings for a JomSocial installation - and while some of the coding was challenging, I can't really fault the software - which isn't truly intended for production sites at this point.
Recommended, provided you have some development and programming experience.
This is only partially developed no real front end publishing available, even the back end doesn't appear as it does in the documentation on my screen, which you won't see until you've parted with your cash.
I have tried to use it straight out of the box and have had a number of errors and no classified ads displayed.
maybe it will be a good package oneday but at the moment I'd save your money.
newmoniker,
Yes, you are right. It was underdeveloped and we had few bugs at that time. But we have this mentioned on our JED listing and JoomClan.com Landing page. We have improved navigation. Things have changed now we have released new version. Please go a head and try.