Twitter-Roll 'The Module'
Version
1.0.4 (last update on Oct 4, 2011)
Rating
Compatibility
Reviews
11
License
GPLv2 or later
Non-Commercial
Type
Date Added
27 April 2011
Sorry, documentation & demo coming soon
CHANGE LOG:
v1.0.4:
Added ability to have two or more Twitter-Roll feeds 'with and without border effect' on the same page.
Title hyperlink now open into a new browser window/tab.
Images
I have been using Ed's modules for many years and they are always solid. Twitter Roll is more proof of that. Clean design, minimal code and... well, it just works great!
Ed is great at listening to his users and takes their suggestions seriously - so if you like and and think it could be even better, send Ed your ideas!
Thanks, Ed!
Ed is great at listening to his users and takes their suggestions seriously - so if you like and and think it could be even better, send Ed your ideas!
Thanks, Ed!
This is pretty much the twitter feed module I've been looking for.
You can have more than one feed on a page, and can have multiple search terms by using a twitter API search term (see previous reviews for details).
I would have given this 5 stars but for the fact that there's no documentation around search terms and no 'follow me' button. Hopefully these can be provided in the next version?
You can have more than one feed on a page, and can have multiple search terms by using a twitter API search term (see previous reviews for details).
I would have given this 5 stars but for the fact that there's no documentation around search terms and no 'follow me' button. Hopefully these can be provided in the next version?
Owner's reply
PaulDV, thanks for your review and rating. Based on your comments, I would suggest you give my updated release called Twitter Roll Deluxe (http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/social-web/social-display/twitter-display/21183). This release will do everything you asked for and more... a lot more!
Very good module, just be sure to put in from%3A in the field 'twitter search query' in the module just before your twittername if you want only tweets from your twitteraccount to a be selected.
That is: from%3Ayourtwittername and it works perfect!!
That is: from%3Ayourtwittername and it works perfect!!
Owner's reply
DSSH, thanks for your kind comments and search work-around. Both are most welcomed for sure!
As a newcomer to Joomla, I wanted to add a Twitter feed to our radio club website. This module installs easily, is very simple to configure, and does exactly what I need.
The only thing that took a bit of effort was figuring out how to insert a hashtag into the Twitter query. For others struggling with formatting a query, go to http://twitter.com/#!/search-advanced, construct your query, then the URL of the returned page will include the query you need. (BTW the answer is you need to use %23 instead of # to search for hashtags).
I think the module could benefit from a bit more help on structuring queries, but otherwise an excellent module that has helped to add a nice feature to my site. Thanks!
The only thing that took a bit of effort was figuring out how to insert a hashtag into the Twitter query. For others struggling with formatting a query, go to http://twitter.com/#!/search-advanced, construct your query, then the URL of the returned page will include the query you need. (BTW the answer is you need to use %23 instead of # to search for hashtags).
I think the module could benefit from a bit more help on structuring queries, but otherwise an excellent module that has helped to add a nice feature to my site. Thanks!
A lovely, simple module which has some great features.
One I think would really be a huge improvement is to be able to show tweets from one user rather than search for their twitter handle - several requests for this and the developer says it's a work in progress, so looking forward to seeing it!
One I think would really be a huge improvement is to be able to show tweets from one user rather than search for their twitter handle - several requests for this and the developer says it's a work in progress, so looking forward to seeing it!
In the process of migrating my Joomla 1.5 website to Joomla 1.7 I learned that a lot of extensions that I was using where not available for the new version.
In the preparation of the migration I installed this twitter module because it is available in both Joomla versions.
Installation was a breeze and even more important: the developer is very responsive to support questions and even feature suggestions!
Can highly recommend this (and his other extensions as well)
In the preparation of the migration I installed this twitter module because it is available in both Joomla versions.
Installation was a breeze and even more important: the developer is very responsive to support questions and even feature suggestions!
Can highly recommend this (and his other extensions as well)
Been looking for a scrolling module that actually works and doesn't look clunky and this is almost exactly what I needed.
Pros:
- Scrolling feed showing single tweet
- Easy to install and set up
- Customizable dimensions and box colours
- Takes CSS styling from site
Cons:
- Doesn't allow to feed from a specified twitter account/s, only searches words within tweets
- Cannot changed number of tweets it will show (default is set to 15)
- Cannot edit font or link styling
Looking forward to see this module develop in the future!
Pros:
- Scrolling feed showing single tweet
- Easy to install and set up
- Customizable dimensions and box colours
- Takes CSS styling from site
Cons:
- Doesn't allow to feed from a specified twitter account/s, only searches words within tweets
- Cannot changed number of tweets it will show (default is set to 15)
- Cannot edit font or link styling
Looking forward to see this module develop in the future!
This is a nice module in that it does work and works well. However the way it has been written means that if you want to style anything about it beyond the options it gives you, you cannot as the javascript that creates the output also puts inline css in to just about every line of code.
Not a module for designers in any way :(
Not a module for designers in any way :(
Owner's reply
davidosullivan, Thank you for your review and constructive criticism regarding Twitter-Roll 'The Module'. If you want to re-style beyond the module's options then you'll need to re-style your template's CSS. All of the text colors are pulled directly from this file. This is how the vast majority of 'data' modules are being written. I'm always looking for ways to improve this module so pass along your suggestions on my forum and I'll see if it can be done. Thanks again!
Installed this for Joomla 1.6 - worked like a charm, exactly what I was looking for. Contacted the developer with a quick question. The response was almost immediate.
Owner's reply
drewsmith71, Thank you for your kind review and comments. Glad I was able to assist with your request and as an FYI... I'm working on your other suggestion right now. Thanks again!
