Social Media Icon Links 
Version
1.6 (last update on Dec 12, 2010)
Rating
Compatibility
Votes
Favoured
59
License
GPLv2 or later
Non-Commercial
Type
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102351
Date Added
29 March 2010
Editor's Note
- This extension requires registration to download.
Features include:
* 30 Web 2.0 style icons
* 5 different icon sizes: 60px, 48px, 32px, 24px, and 16px.
* Now supports icon theme packs!
* We will be releasing new theme packs every month
* Option to allow links to open in a new browser window
* Option to include the rel="nofollow" link attribute
* Change hover text for mouseover for "Follow us on..."
* Now you can easily add your own icons
* Now includes option for additional icon themes
Package includes:
* Module for Joomla 1.5
* Module for Joomla 1.6 AND Joomla 1.7
This module is FREE to use at your disposal.
To get started just download and install the module via your joomla installer. Then modify the parameters in the module manager. Add your social media profile URLs. Any URL fields left empty simply won't display that icon link.
Version 1.6 Changelog
* Now provides the option for additional icon themes
* New themes are available for download
* Fixed typo for RSS Feed link
* Provides option to properly disable the friendly backlink
Version 1.5.11 Changelog:
* Fixed typo for W3C validation
Version 1.5.10 Changelog:
* Completely recoded for better performance and cleaner output
* Changed from list format to allow easier CSS styling
* Added Icon alignment parameter
* Added CSS Tooltips
* Ability to modify the Tooltip text in the parameters
* You can now change the order of the icons
* Ability to easily add your own icons
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I downloaded and installed on my non-profit site, and connected the module to Facebook. The whole process went smoothly and had no issues. Great job!
I will be using this on most of my websites now for a few reasons. 1. I have realised a module is better than a plugin for social networking as plugins don't always work consistently across all components whereas the module can be set up to be displayed consistently on every page. 2. This module is W3C compliant and this is unusual with social networking extensions. 3. I install the "PGT SocialWeb" module to provide "Share" functionality and "Social Media Icon Links" uses very similar icons so that they compliment each other well. Thanks for providing this excellent free extension!
This module injects hidden links, and its not disclosed. In addition to the registration requirement this is purely designed for the publishers benefit.
The module does what it says, but the configuration is tedious. It requires specific links for all social networks, so for example to include a digg icon you must also include a digg link.
The module does what it says, but the configuration is tedious. It requires specific links for all social networks, so for example to include a digg icon you must also include a digg link.
Owner's reply
This module DOES NOT include any hidden links. There is a link that can be disabled from the module parameters.
"Show friendly link?" Y/N
Please test the module before posting incorrect information on reviews.
I had been creating custom HTML modules for all of my sites to include social media icons. I tried a few other extensions that promised to do the same thing, but gave up on them for various reasons. I stumbled upon this one recently and it does the trick perfectly. Thanks for a great (and free!) extension :)
This is an excellent and simple module that does just what it is supposed to. Can't ask for it to be any different or any easier. One suggestion though. Add a small line to the doc that alerts installers that to add a new icon, it must be added to all five sizes to show up in one list. I worked and hour trying to figure out why, when I added a new Icon to level 4, it did not show up in my list.
Thanks,
Viper
Thanks,
Viper
It's good to try out some new extensions on Joomla 1.6RC. This was the only one like it that had a native version. This module is great, it does exactly what it says. I emailed the support regarding how to add my own icon, they got back to me within a few minutes and walked me through it step by step. Keep up the good work guys!
Everyone is freaking out about the hidden link. The button on the module to turn off the link-back is called "Show a friendly link?" If you want to remove the front-end link titled "Social Media Icons for Joomla!", set it to NO. Simple...
My suggestion to the author is rename the attribute because it is causing undue problems.
My suggestion to the author is rename the attribute because it is causing undue problems.
I would have given this extension a really great review, but the hidden link blew their chances.
I did get it to work on my Rockettheme template with no issues.
I removed its hidden link to their website.
It works, so I can't completely slam them for the hidden link.
I did get it to work on my Rockettheme template with no issues.
I removed its hidden link to their website.
It works, so I can't completely slam them for the hidden link.
Owner's reply
The new version provides the option to disable the link properly from the module manager. I welcome you to try out the new version and let us know what you think.
Had problems with the mod breaking my Rocket Theme. Oh well.
But the worst thing is the hidden backlink to the author's website. The link is surrounded by the author's keywords. Terrible for SEO since your site WILL get penalized for any hidden link. It's unethical and should not be there. The author doesn't even tell you about it (unless I missed it).
Everyone should avoid this one as there are many very good mods like this out there... one's that don't try to fool you and cause your site to be hit with penalties from Google.
Terrible... just terrible!!!
But the worst thing is the hidden backlink to the author's website. The link is surrounded by the author's keywords. Terrible for SEO since your site WILL get penalized for any hidden link. It's unethical and should not be there. The author doesn't even tell you about it (unless I missed it).
Everyone should avoid this one as there are many very good mods like this out there... one's that don't try to fool you and cause your site to be hit with penalties from Google.
Terrible... just terrible!!!
Owner's reply
As mentioned in my responses below. There was a small bug in the code for the RSS Feed link. It has been resolved in the new release. As far as the link, the intent was not to fool anyone, many FREE extensions include links back to their website, however, the new release provides an option to disable it properly from the module manager.
Once again, if you ever have an issue with one of our extensions, please contact our support team so it can be resolved right away.
I can't even tell you how upset I am with this module. At first glance this seemed to be exactly what I needed for my web site. Stupid me, I tested with Firefox and ignored the other browsers. After much modification of my site, I decided to test IE, Chrome and Safari. My code worked in Firefox and Safari but the main module, articles etc. would not display. I pulled my hair out troubleshooting this problem, changing code, etc. before I decided to disable plugins and modules to see if any of them was causing the problme. Lo and behold, this module was the culprit.
Not sure what type of code is used here but beware because it breaks several browsers. So if you are having this same problem, disable this module first and you will solve your problem. Or better yet, don't use this at all until the developer tests his code.
I am one VERY UNHAPPY customer.
Not sure what type of code is used here but beware because it breaks several browsers. So if you are having this same problem, disable this module first and you will solve your problem. Or better yet, don't use this at all until the developer tests his code.
I am one VERY UNHAPPY customer.
Owner's reply
I apologize for the inconvenience. It turns out there was a typo in the code for the RSS Feed link. A very simple fix but unfortunately it wasn't brought to our attention until yesterday. If you ever find a bug, please report it to our support so we can resolve it right away.
We have released a new version than now validates W3C with the RSS Feed link. I welcome you to give the module another try.
Looks great, works a treat...but one MAJOR criticism. If you check the source code after installation, the developer has embedded a keyword rich link back to their own website and then hidden it via CSS.
Don't think this is a problem? Well it is. It's unethical. And search engines like Google can and do penalise websites for hidden links. My advice, don't use this extension unless you edit the PHP code to remove the hidden link. Thankfully, this is relatively easy to do. But it really shouldn't be there in the first place.
Don't think this is a problem? Well it is. It's unethical. And search engines like Google can and do penalise websites for hidden links. My advice, don't use this extension unless you edit the PHP code to remove the hidden link. Thankfully, this is relatively easy to do. But it really shouldn't be there in the first place.
Owner's reply
You brought up a good point. Many FREE extensions include a link back to their site as this one did, however, the link should not have been hidden via CSS. The new version has an option to properly disable it from the module manager.
I hope this resolves any issues you had with the module.
If you ever have an issue please feel free to contact our support team. They are more than willing to help out a fellow Joomla user.
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