MicroBlog
Version
1.2 (last update on Nov 15, 2008)
Rating
Compatibility
Votes
Favoured
20
License
GPLv2 or later
Non-Commercial
Type
Views
56010
Date Added
25 August 2008
It's a shame that some users had a bad experience with this component, especially technical difficulties. But I must say, if it weren't for the three anomalously low ratings, this MicroBlog would easily have five stars.
So I admit, I already accidentally posted my review of this product to the wrong web developers' listing (oops)--but what I said there (more-or-less), I am happy to repeat here!
This Microblog extension is excellent, easy to operate and integrate, and also quite attractive. It meets my needs perfectly, with a modest amount of customization and features at my disposal, in a straight-forward interface. In fact, I would recommend most any of the products published by the JOOFORGE development team. So long as you either speak Italian, or have one of the thousands of free translation plug-ins installed to your browser, I have a hard time understanding how language poses any barrier.
All of the JOOFORGE products are quaint/ niche, well-executed, visually appealing, and operate smoothly.
I give it five stars, definitely!
So I admit, I already accidentally posted my review of this product to the wrong web developers' listing (oops)--but what I said there (more-or-less), I am happy to repeat here!
This Microblog extension is excellent, easy to operate and integrate, and also quite attractive. It meets my needs perfectly, with a modest amount of customization and features at my disposal, in a straight-forward interface. In fact, I would recommend most any of the products published by the JOOFORGE development team. So long as you either speak Italian, or have one of the thousands of free translation plug-ins installed to your browser, I have a hard time understanding how language poses any barrier.
All of the JOOFORGE products are quaint/ niche, well-executed, visually appealing, and operate smoothly.
I give it five stars, definitely!
Two times I have loaded it. It does not work and when click this Microblog (in the menu) a page full of errors is displayed. I do not understand how can you publish such a thing online. It lacks any guidance or information for the installation. The demo includes a number of link errors (404 page not found) and not a forum or FAQ is specified.
I took this based on it's simplicity. Not only is it easy to install but it is also very sexy in it's design.
I would give it 5 stars if there was a front end option with the ability to let users blog as well. I just can't see how a component that makes you go into the back to write is beneficial. Other than that I LOVE it.
I am almost pained that I must remove. Please add these functions and you will be flying!
I am almost pained that I must remove. Please add these functions and you will be flying!
The zip file comes with a component and a module. You can install the component only and create a menu item and you don´t need to use the module.
Although the download site is mostly in Italian, you can manage and download the whole thing.
This is a very simple blog, a nice addition to any website. I simply need it to keep my visitors updated.
Thanks for this great component!
Although the download site is mostly in Italian, you can manage and download the whole thing.
This is a very simple blog, a nice addition to any website. I simply need it to keep my visitors updated.
Thanks for this great component!
Just tested this with Joomla! 1.5.7, it can be installed and worked. But I can't understand the design of this software.
Is this a single-user blog tool? Then why you need an Author field to fill ? Do you think the Admin will forget his name? Why not just fetch the Admin name automatically?
Is this a multi-user blog? Then why I can't find a Write New Blog link at frontend?
What is the superiority of this software when compared with Joomla default content component? I think we can publish mini Blog articles with com_content too. If we need special blue frame around the article, we can do it by CSS. Why bother to install such a weird component?
Is this a single-user blog tool? Then why you need an Author field to fill ? Do you think the Admin will forget his name? Why not just fetch the Admin name automatically?
Is this a multi-user blog? Then why I can't find a Write New Blog link at frontend?
What is the superiority of this software when compared with Joomla default content component? I think we can publish mini Blog articles with com_content too. If we need special blue frame around the article, we can do it by CSS. Why bother to install such a weird component?
I can not say if this is a good component...
First:there is no translation for the site so that English speaking users may read it.
Second:upon installation tried to configure and an error appears that shows a path into the microblog directory that does not even exist.
Third:there is little in the line of additions to the program.
I am sure that these are bugs they are working on .. would be nice if it at least installed.
First:there is no translation for the site so that English speaking users may read it.
Second:upon installation tried to configure and an error appears that shows a path into the microblog directory that does not even exist.
Third:there is little in the line of additions to the program.
I am sure that these are bugs they are working on .. would be nice if it at least installed.