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byyahhr857, August 14, 2011
JoomShopping
I installed this on one of my client's sites and it works beautifully. It took a little work to find everything to get it to work the way I wanted, and there are still some configuration and style issues I am trying to sort out, but this was relatively easy to set up.

Unfortunately, I am now trying to load it on one of my newer Joomla 1.7 pages and keep getting a language error that refuses to allow it to load the databases tables on my site. I have looked over the forums extensively for an answer and have yet to find how to patch this problem (the one answer I found was for a backup before upgrade. Since this is a clean install, I am baffled from the problems getting the database tables to load)

Anyway, this is a good and easy to use program. Use it if you do not want to code endlessly and have your shop up fairly quickly.
byyahhr857, June 8, 2011
ChronoForms
I have been using ChronoForms for several years now on several sites with very good results. I like the flexibility of being able to dig into the code or use the wizard to build forms. In fact, in many cases I use the form wizard then go in and inject my own coding. With help from the forums and other coders, this extension has become extremely flexible.
Coupled with ChronoConnectivity for viewing and editing data on the public side, the two are a great product for a novice or pro. The newest update to ChronoForms has simplified the process even more, I just wish they had ChronoConnectivity for Joomla 1.6 ready to go now too!
Highly recommended from a long-time user!
byyahhr857, June 6, 2011
Fox Contact Form
I needed a quick and secure form for one of my sites. I literally had this downloaded, installed and running in less than 20 minutes; essentially over my lunch hour!

Thanks for a great extension, easy to use and understand!
byyahhr857, May 24, 2011
Ozio Gallery
I really like how quickly this extension loaded and was functioning right away. A few complaints I may have would be from not reading all the instructions, but it is a bit difficult to find how to customize and get some links to show, for instance, there is a toggle for "Original size" but no indication when loading the template (I am using Media Gallery) where the "Original Size" link resides. Since I have not delved into the FAQ and other reading seriously, I will not expect a reply on that issue here.
Otherwise, I am and my client is very happy with the look and feel of the pages. One thing I would love though is to make it impossible to download or print images from the flash pages for the sake of copyright infringement avoidance. I cannot save the images, but it is possible to print it off, and a savvy user could find a work-around to print the images. Add a custom watermark feature and we will love it more!

Thanks for a classy and easy to use extension!
byyahhr857, September 21, 2010
VirtueMart
This is a good cart for someone who wants to just grab and go, or an advanced user who wants to customize. There is a bit of a learning curve to install, but following the instructions for installation gets the cart up and running quickly.

I plan to use this mostly for downloads and digital usage. So far, the test runs have managed to produce a nice setup. Only problem I am having is getting images to show as I want them, and I maintain that is learning curve, not the software.

Nice job development team. Keep it up!
byyahhr857, April 30, 2009
GTranslate
For me, right now, to get instant access to a language I do not know, this is an excellent choice that is not time consuming or difficult to install. While I imagine there are more accurate translation tools out there, I do not have time to sit and translate constantly, so this was a good solution for me right now. Thanks!
byyahhr857, April 30, 2009
Joom!Fish
I have great faith by the testimony here that this is an excellent product. While my first shot at using it ended in disaster (I had to reload my admin module from scratch), I believe it was more operator error than the program itself.
This is a thorough and complete application that is going to bring a huge increase in visitors to my site once I get it up and running properly. I am on my way to the forums to do it right this time.
The best thing you can do to PROPERLY learn this app is to read, be patient, and take your time learning. It is definitely NOT an instant gratification program for those who want to install and go! My USA "gotta have it now" mindset foiled first attempts at installing and running this app. I am confident it will not be that way the next time!
byyahhr857, April 25, 2009
EventList
This has been a godsend for my page. The only thing I am having difficulty with is that the repeating events do not repeat (maybe a bug in my download?). Otherwise, as a free extension it is one of the best I have found. Easy to install and use.
byyahhr857, March 29, 2009
Akeeba Backup
For a fairly new Joomla user, I had next to no problems getting this up, running and my site backed up within 30 minutes. While I am not in control of my version of PHP that I use, the extension worked fine with PHP4 after some configuration. I am definitely impressed!