JBolo!
Version
2.9.8 (last update on Aug 17, 2012)
Rating
Compatibility
Reviews
56
License
GPLv2 or later
Commercial
Type
Date Added
2 September 2009
The name JBolo! is derived from the Hindi word 'Bolo' which means to talk. Styled to look like the popular chat on Gmail & Facebook, this application promises to be an exciting thing for Social Networks in Joomla.
JBolo! integrates flawlessly with Joomla, CB, Jomsocial, Mighty / People Touch as per your choice.
A Must have for Joomla!, JomSocial & CB based Social Networking websites.
The Support subscription entitles you to support as well as access to updates for the product during this period. You can keep using the product on your site for life but updates can only be accessed in the subscription period.
The Extension Includes :
- Joomla Component
- Chat Module ( Can be configured to show all online users or online friends)
- Plugins for CB & JomSocial
Features
Integrates Seamlessly with Plain Joomla, Community Builder, JomSocial, Mighty / People Touch, CB Super Activity Module from Axis
User can set their status as Available, Away & Invisible
Hide Link Icons on FB chat bar options in backend
Facebook like chatbar
Auto-Refreshing module
Icons on the chatbar which links you to frequently used pages
View activities of Jomsocial on the chatbar
Module supports showing all online users/ only friends.
Automatic Purging of Chat Database is supported via Cron Support.
Gmail style bottom right display of chat boxes.
Keeps chat boxes open and stores state (data) even when pages are browsed/refreshed similar to Facebook.
Displays “Sent at…” after 3 minutes of inactivity.
Displays “X says…” & blinks chat boxes when window is not in focus.
Minimize and close chat boxes.
Includes Jomsocial & CB Plugins to show status on profile.
Chat History Support, Clear Chat & Bad Words Filters
Avatar Support
Sound Notification on every ping you receive, when you are not using the site
Group Support Integration for Other components like JomSocial, SuperGroups, GroupJive
Checkout the News & Blog Sections at Techjoomla for latest feature updates !
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Excellent component. Worked straight up. The only minor was a time zone issue (no fault) which i requested support on to change the config of and they contacted me in 3 hours with the answer!
My only suggestion... give a free download to peeps to demo the module, maybe only one chat a time or something so people get to try it...
Great work guys
My only suggestion... give a free download to peeps to demo the module, maybe only one chat a time or something so people get to try it...
Great work guys
We have used several chat components and we have to say this chat component works fantastic and more then that, one has to consider what type of support will I get if I use this product? Speaking for our entire team at Lifsnetwork, The Techjoomla support staff is not ONE of the best, THEY ARE THE BEST!!!!. If you take the time to allow them to help, they will resolve any issue. All Components and variables are not without issues but This support team ROCKS!!!! and that makes the difference.
I've installed JBolo but I started having problems since day 1.
- We don't receive/sent some messages in the chat.
- Messages must be always visible even when a user closes/opens a window. Noone would guess that he has to go to history to see older chat conversations.
- History should display users chat logs with top messages being the older and bottom being the newest.
- Chat window of a user remains active, even if we close it.
So summary is that sometimes the chat works, and sometimes it doesn't. Your choice.
- We don't receive/sent some messages in the chat.
- Messages must be always visible even when a user closes/opens a window. Noone would guess that he has to go to history to see older chat conversations.
- History should display users chat logs with top messages being the older and bottom being the newest.
- Chat window of a user remains active, even if we close it.
So summary is that sometimes the chat works, and sometimes it doesn't. Your choice.
Owner's reply
Hi. Have you contacted our support to get these issues resolved ? From your description it seems there are some JS Conflicts on your site. JBolo's Heartbeat seems to be breaking on some pages due to which you might be having this issue. I suggest you contact support..
Having searched for a while for a chat extesnion at last we have found it! Totaly awesome component!...but what realy stands out is the support you get with it as this is what makes the difference. We initially had a conflict with one area of the site when we installed it but the support we received was excellent with the issue being resolved quickly. The best support we have received from a developer by far. Many thanks
We have installed latest JBolo on a J 2.5.4, K2 2.5.6, JS 2.6, custom template and other custom mods and plugins for Joomla and components and JBolo runs nearly out of the box after installation.
Some minor changes, that's it.
I think if there will be a bigger problem, their support could/should handle that.
We never need that so we cannot say anything about support speed and professionalism.
The 5 stars are a result of price, installation, configuration and ease of use.
- XLive
Some minor changes, that's it.
I think if there will be a bigger problem, their support could/should handle that.
We never need that so we cannot say anything about support speed and professionalism.
The 5 stars are a result of price, installation, configuration and ease of use.
- XLive
I have used this extension for education institute website, Tried Google like Chat and Facebook like chat option, for Google like chat option, The chat window opens, but when you enter chat text nothing will get displayed in chat window, in facebook like chat, nothing happens if you double clicks the user. This is scenario is on Windows XP machines with Chrome, Opera, Firefox, safari etc.
Earlier I thought it conflicts, with yootheme wrap6 framework, hence i installed it on plain joomla 2.5x, it is still does not work.
Then I contacted support, provided admin account details, This is third day, and still problem exists.
Support can not be more pathetic than this.
Wasted my Time and Money. I dont know if i will even get refund.
Earlier I thought it conflicts, with yootheme wrap6 framework, hence i installed it on plain joomla 2.5x, it is still does not work.
Then I contacted support, provided admin account details, This is third day, and still problem exists.
Support can not be more pathetic than this.
Wasted my Time and Money. I dont know if i will even get refund.
Owner's reply
Hello We have responded to your ticket as well as via email about offering a Resolution as well as a full refund in case you are not satisfied. But we haven't received a response from you. We strive to make sure every one of our customers is satisfied. Hope you reply back & we can make sure you are happy !
jbolo in joomla- works correctly. But, jbolo with jomsocial- bad. Who is Online showing correctly, but when i click "chat" - then the chat window does not open.
Owner's reply
If no windows open, its definitely a conflict. This can easily be solved.. Just contact our support with your site details & we'll sort it out for you ! Even if the issue is due to another extension!
I like the extension, have set everything up as you said. Yet when I send a message to another person, they do not get the message. Is there something I should have installed to make this work? I am having all sorts of chat issues. Doesn't show up on Mozilla either. Please help!
Owner's reply
Please use our support ticket system to get support for the product. JED reviews arent a valid form of support !
JBolo has issues on my Joomla 1.7.2 site for 3 month now.
- Can't see any member online
- There is a language issue with the status
Same with previous 1.7 Joomla releases. I used my paid support, but no solution yet. I even set up a testsite to help support nail the issue.
I think this module is becoming outdated and as I mentioned: buggy on my site that has no other major issues.
Answer to my request if JBolo is Joomla 1.7 ready was yes when I purchased...checking on other solutions right now! Wouldn't go for it again...
- Can't see any member online
- There is a language issue with the status
Same with previous 1.7 Joomla releases. I used my paid support, but no solution yet. I even set up a testsite to help support nail the issue.
I think this module is becoming outdated and as I mentioned: buggy on my site that has no other major issues.
Answer to my request if JBolo is Joomla 1.7 ready was yes when I purchased...checking on other solutions right now! Wouldn't go for it again...
Owner's reply
Hi
JBolo has been working on Joomla 1.7 since version 2.9.2. However since then, there were some issues reported on multi language sites when using Internet explorer.
These issues have been solved in the latest release 2.9.5. As of now there are no known problems with JBolo & Joomla 1.7 & its fully compatible with Joomla 1.7.X
The language issue with "status" is because you did not translate the 2 required files in other non-english language.
If you completely translate the 2 needed files , translation will work correctly with language filter plugin.
I just tested this on a friends website and though it works on a PC,the lack of mobile support is a major drawback!
Owner's reply
Which mobile browser did you check on ? If you are looking for native Mobile support, we are coming out with our own App soon. Right now, the IJoomer App supports Jbolo
Great work. Download + Install + Integration + Testing = 5 minutes.
Everything worked as planned.
I like the google talk look - people using Google Talk will have a comfortable experience.
Everything worked as planned.
I like the google talk look - people using Google Talk will have a comfortable experience.
O.K. We had a problem with one of our sites because the IM we were using wouldn't play nice with JBolo. We contacted the team at JBolo and virtually while we slept (Different time zones are great) the problem was resolved. I trusted them with an admin account and the guys came through - bigtime!
Finally, after trying nearly all the free chat software available, I purchased Jbolo!
It worked exactly as I wanted it straight out the box.
I did have one issue that arose and I contacted their support who responded quickly and took the time to resolve the issue completely.
That's it!
It worked exactly as I wanted it straight out the box.
I did have one issue that arose and I contacted their support who responded quickly and took the time to resolve the issue completely.
That's it!
This sofware is all bugged and has serious cross browser compatibility issues. What works in some browsers does not work in others. Unless these guys think about quality software instead of a way of making money and SEROUSLY improve the software, I would recommend you stay well clear of it!
Owner's reply
A Bug introduced in the new version has affected some usage scenarios that were not tested.. & it will be fixed very soon.
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