JBolo!
Version
2.9.5 (last update on Dec 2, 2011)
Rating
Compatibility
Votes
Favoured
17
License
GPLv2 or later
Commercial
Type
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101687
Date Added
2 September 2009
Editor's Note
- This extension requires registration to download.
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
* User can set their status as Available, Away & Invisible
* Integration with People / Mighty Touch component
* Hide Link Icons on FB chat bar options in backend
* Facebook like chatbar
* Auto-Refreshing module
* Integration With CB Super Activity Module from Axxis
* Groups Integration
* 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.
* Sound Notifications
* Chat History Support, Clear Chat & Bad Words Filters
Checkout the News & Blog Sections at Techjoomla for latest feature updates !
Note the JomSocial Blog can be seen at http://techjoomla.com/demoz_js
Facebook Chat Bar Demo : http://techjoomla.com/fbchatjbolo/
Ver 2.5.1 fixes a lot of known issues of 2.5 in the Bar version.
Ver 2.6 Adds Support for Group Jive, JomSocial groups & CB Super Groups. Also adds support for CB Super Activity.
Ver 2.7 People Touch/ Mighty Touch integration, Sound Notifications
Ver 2.7.2 Chat History Support, Clear Chat & Bad Words Filters
Ver 2.7.3 JomSocial 1.8 compatibility
Ver 2.8 Custom Status Messages, Themes, Smilies
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.
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.
This product is awesome. I have been dancing buying this product for 3 weeks and going around downloading all different FREE types of products and finally I just purchased JBOLO to see what is was all about. I am so excited about it and Love it. YOU GUYS ROCK. buy this product and save yourself the time.A++++
I really like the component. The black chat bat, the selection of either google style or facebook style chats. Unfortunately it conflicts with other components and support, while they respond quickly, just says there's something that's conflicting with jBolo. Nothing else, duh, that's why I called support.
In short, great product if you have no other components. Support is NOT helpful in my case so I had to unload jBolo and find another product that plays with other components.
In short, great product if you have no other components. Support is NOT helpful in my case so I had to unload jBolo and find another product that plays with other components.
Owner's reply
Hi,
Normally we do try to help you find what conflicts. Why dont you add a ticket with access details, & we'll get it checked & fixed for you.. If its a issue with another extension however, what we do is identify which one is that.. & try to propose a solution for it..
Couldn't be happier with JBolo it is a great extension! After a very long day of work I installed it effortlessly, had a couple of difficulties but this was largely to do with exhaustion (made silly errors), but after submitting a support request it was up and running. Perfect, looks great, can't fault this extension or TechJoomla's customer support, first rate in every way. Thanks, Lee
I was initially ecstatic over this chat software-- until I discovered my users were NEVER logged off by the Joomla auto-logoff. Their ajax routine to poll the database is causing Joomla to interpret that as a page load and update the _sessions table continuously. I brought this issue to the attention of the authors, but their response was to submit a request for custom development.
If you don't mind your "users online" information to be inaccurate and inflated and don't mind that your users will think their friends are on line and available to chat even when they really aren't, then this chat software is wonderful, easy-to-install, and works great. I WOULD give it excellent if not for this issue, as it is it is hard for me to give it an average rating.
If you don't mind your "users online" information to be inaccurate and inflated and don't mind that your users will think their friends are on line and available to chat even when they really aren't, then this chat software is wonderful, easy-to-install, and works great. I WOULD give it excellent if not for this issue, as it is it is hard for me to give it an average rating.
Owner's reply
Ah ! I think our support team might have misinterpreted your request ! I see what you mean. We will get this fixed in the upcoming versions :)
Regards
Techjoomla Team
When I first saw this chat bar I was impressed. I looked around and this seemed like the best designed and works with JomSocial which I needed. I love the look and feel of this and after testing the chat feature, it works great. I have found a few minor issues but not sure yet if that is my site or the chat bar. Regardless, I have emailed them and used their ticket system and they have so far provided great support. The reason I have not given them an excellent rating is because the chat bar needs more features. The major thing for me that is missing is the ability to add modules or links to the bar. There is a lot of space on this bar that can be used for like adding follow me social media icons, additional links, or other information. I think once I have the ability to customize the bar to fit my needs I will give them an excellent rating. I hope they do in the next update. BTW, I used the paid version.
Owner's reply
Hi, Thanks a lot for your feedback. We have added this feature to our feature tracker & shall be adding it in the next major update.
The funny thing about this extension is that the download button doesn't bring you to a download place but to a home page touting all their products and of course many "buy now" links.
I spent looking for some time there to a demo download link but couldn't find it. At least not for this product. I figure it's a buy before you try product then ;-)
I'm sure it's great, but I will never know.
I spent looking for some time there to a demo download link but couldn't find it. At least not for this product. I figure it's a buy before you try product then ;-)
I'm sure it's great, but I will never know.
Owner's reply
Hi,
I am not sure why you faced this issue. The link to the Page : http://techjoomla.com/jbolo-chat-for-joomla.html Takes you to our product landing page for JBolo. We sell products as subscriptions & do not encode they . They are GPL.. so there is no trial version available. You can see there are links to demos for Joomla, CB & JomSocial on that page.
This may not be the most sophisticated chat system available, but it's good value, easy to set up even for the technically-challenged, and - most importantly - it works.
Hopefully the developers will add in some other options as time goes by, but overall, this is well worth investing in.
Hopefully the developers will add in some other options as time goes by, but overall, this is well worth investing in.
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