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byPyroCode, April 18, 2010
Easy Twitter Status
I would have given this module an excellent status but there is one thing that I noticed another person has this issue as well. Lately it's been disappearing offline on my site leaving an empty area with nothing in it. This means I have to go find another twitter module. However, I can still say (depsite this thing has not been updated for almost a year!!) that it's still a pretty good module. Just need to solve that issue of a disappearing tweet.
byPyroCode, March 25, 2010
ChronoForms
In the 4+ years I've been using Joomla, I've tried several form extensions but I have to say that Chronoforms is ultimately one of the best if not at the top. I've done a lot of custom form designs for past clients of mine but lately since I've been using it even more in my own site, I have to strongly recommend this component. My most favorite part of this (of many) is the fact you can basically do your form up in standard html and then simply paste the code into Chronoforms. I also know they offer a free version (at the time of writing this) but to be perfectly honest, the price for the commercial version is WELL WORTH IT! Support is quick and with the amount of work they do over there, I think it's worth it again. Thanks Chrono!
byPyroCode, July 21, 2009
Ambra Subscriptions
I first started to use another extension for paid access because it had one particular feature no one else offers but after awhile I realized that it was not the right choice for me. I found out recently this new version of Ambra added the ability to pay first then you get registered dynamically on your site which is one BIG important feature to have.

The whole component here is well thought out and very easy to work with once you spend some time going through the setup instructions and not all cluttered. The file management system is by far much better than the one I was using (which was buggy) and offers a nice clean front-end.

Overall, I recommend you try Ambra Subscriptions because in addition to this one, their other extensions will greatly add to your site's enhancements (depending on your needs). This one was perfect for my new site and definitely a keeper. Good job!
byPyroCode, July 19, 2009
Ulti Counter
I have to say this is one of the better simple and straight forward count down extension I've seen and used. It's actually a great marketing platform because it creates curiosity for site visitors to return. It's well done and never had a problem since using it for the last couple of months.
byPyroCode, June 10, 2009
Moovur
I tried this on a test site using Joomla and a close friend of mine and fellow Joomla user who tried it on his WordPress site, shows great promise for this extension. I can easily say there is great disappointment that the default Joomla registration system doesn't have even minimal security included because this is a VERY IMPORTANT function to have in any site using Joomla.

With that being said, I tried some of the extensions in this category here and not one of these offer anything to the level a serious business needs. I looked further into the forums and Brad (the Joomla Master here at Joomla) posted a link to moovum and I have to say a big thanks.

Long story short, I would definitely say this one is working for me. They offer free and paid spam services but even the paid is very reasonable but honestly, the free one is still very good. So my hats off to Moovum.
byPyroCode, May 14, 2009
JCE
I've been designing sites with Joomla for the last 3 years and one of the biggest frustrations with any cms is the quality level of editors. The cms would not even exist if it wasn't for the editor plugins because a cms is about content and how do you get content into your website...with an editor!

I've tried many over time and some editor developers stay flat lined with no advancements while others who did well no longer do well and of course on the flip side I have seen others not do well before but do better now.

There really is no "perfect" editor yet and hoping one day there will be...specifically editors that "DO NOT OVERWRITE" my own html code and of course being able to safely add custom php and or javascript via the editor (without it also rewriting it).

Overall, I just moved from a paid editor extension (no names to be mentioned here) for the JCE one. I have to say it's been over a year since I last used JCE but took another look yesterday and decided I like this version a lot better. Well done on this one and thanks Ryan.
byPyroCode, April 1, 2008
Xmap
I used to use the "other one" until coming across this one from recommendation of a buddy of mine. I have to say I love this extension is it's always one of the top on the list to install whenever I do a new joomla site.

Although now that I am on joomla 1.5, I am hoping the developer will push for the Joomla 1.5 Native version and not legacy because I refuse to run anything in the legacy mode. So in the mean time, I will have to use google's method.