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bycoopster, September 8, 2009
JUGA
If you want a user management extension that does what it says and doesn't mess with Joomla, this is it! What I will say to anyone considering it is this - do read the manual before you even start to install or use it and keep in mind that something this powerful has a steep learning curve until you understand how it works - and it does work. As for the cost, money well spent so don't cut corners looking for freebies - they don't even come close. Full marks for an excellent extension.
bycoopster, January 29, 2009
Blue Flame Forms For Joomla 2.5
This is absolutely the perfect forms system for Joomla and it does everything it claims; certainly everything I want it to do. If you're looking for a Forms Creator you shouldn't need to look any further than this one.

My only tiny caveat is that it isn't immediately obvious how it all works together and I would have given up if I didn't "feel" that it was a winner. Setting up the form is easy enough and there's lots of flexibility. However, I got a bit stuck when it came to the last bit, namely Submit Actions. Senior moment perhaps but I didn't realise (and nowhere in the FAQs does it mention) that you can set up any or all the available functions. Indeed you must! The trick is to make sure that the last one in the list is Redirect and you'll find it works like a dream. Just don't give up if you don't quite get the concept at first - it really does work superbly!
Owner's reply

Thanks for your feedback. Its important I think to point out that users DONT have to use the "redirect plugin" after the submission if they dont want to, you can simply add the "HTML (Thankyou)" plugin and display a thankyou message (or other HMTL Text) on the landing page :-) :-)

bycoopster, January 28, 2009
ccBoard
This extension does exactly what it claims to do without fuss or complications. It is easy to install and set up - you even have a choice of colour scheme and the ability to filter unacceptable word. From then on you just need to appreciate that much of the admin is carried out at the 'front-end' and is totally intuitive. It automatically imports your user list complete with existing permissions and apart from a couple of user settings which the users can do themselves, using it is childs' play. The built-in CAPTCHA works like a dream and with three extra bolt-ons to download, it provides a complete but uncomplicated bulletin board / forum system that will be hard to match. If you want a forum that is flexible enough to fit into any Joomla theme without the complications of other systems, this is for you. In the unlikely event you have difficulties, you'll find the support forum fast and very helpful - full marks from me without reservation.
bycoopster, January 8, 2009
EventList
Extensions like this are what seduced me away from traditional web design to using Joomla. It does exactly what it should - simply perfectly. Forget the usual Event Calendar and give this a try. There are lots of bolt-ons for it too so as simple as it is, there isn't much it can't do where events are concerned. Highly recommended.
bycoopster, January 8, 2009
Qivva Calendar for Eventlist
This is the icing on the cake for EventList and if you don't have it installed, you should. Highly recommended!
bycoopster, January 7, 2009
obRSS
After trawling for an extension that will allow me to create precise and relevant feeds for several days, I'm astounded that I missed this one. having downloaded and "played" with it for a few hours, learning a few tricks on using Sections and Categories along the way, I vote this to be the best by far for Joomla 1.5 and well worth the price. It's easy to install and intuitive to use but just one thing - when you're first setting up, disable the cache or you won't see your changes in real time. Highly recommended!
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