Anyone using 3.x that can list a few new features that they feel make it worth the price? Any new features you can't live without?
just bought v3 for a new project. So far the interface looks neater. The rewrite_mod is much less buggy. Can't really see any major "can't live without features as yet", but will give some feedback in a day or two. Unfortunatelly still no documentation.
To find out the big differences and if it is worth it to upgrade. Not that I am too cheap, just cheap enough to stay with ver2 if not good valid reasons to update my directories.
I use 3.x on several sites. Ther are many many backend featires that make it worth the $25. google sitemaps, edit template files from admin, ip banning, search, lots more. The newest version of 3.03 has registered user login. However, it is not fully functioning, and a fix for it is expected to be released any day with 3.04 if anyone is really interested, I would be happy to give access to a demo site, so you can poke around in the admin.
There are a number of things which have been redesigned and work better in version 3 than in version 2 so it's not just a question of new features - Boby (we really have to teach him the correct spelling of his name) has re-written quite a bit of the code. It is most definitely worth the $25, IMO. Don't forget that also gives you access to all of the version 3 updates still to come.
I am sold! Give me a day or two and will purchase. I am an easy mark for sweet talkers like you two!~
What is meant by version 2 having mod rewrite issues? I haven't experienced anything, not that I'm aware of anyway.
While I appreciate people who support the project by purchasing 3.0, I still think 2.0 is a great product. Feel free to test 2.0 to see if you like it first, and then purchase 3.0 when you feel ready.
the exact features would be: 1. Individual listing details page (more pages for Google to index) 2. User login/edit their listings (this can be turned off via admin) And a whole bunch of php fixes... Those are all the changes i've exerienced while working with phpld v3
Add these to the list. 1. Detail Pages that use mod-rewrite 2. Mod Rewrite on pagination 3. Category Cache table added to database 4. Category search results 5. Template editor (.css + .tpl files) 6. Safe SQL queries 7. Google Sitemaps 8. Banneing Options
I didn't realise version 3 offered Individual listing details page functionality. I'm off to buy it. I'm hoping upgrading from version 2 to 3 will go smoothly...
If it goes smoothly! Anyone else here put ver3 over ver 2 without any problems? Or if problems, what were they? Will be off to purchase myself shortly.
basically, V3 is a completely new script. It will replace almost everything, including the tpl files. So, any customizations you have made, will need redone.
Okay, read the features etc of ver3. Have a question: It says that it is for one directory. I am taking it means that I would have to buy a new copy for each directory I have? Make that two questions....lol What if I sell a domain with ver3, does the new owner get updates? And again, back to question one. Thank you for a speedy and correct answer.
Yes, You are only allowed 1 copy per directory. As for the transfer, you would have to consult David.
8 directories, 5 more on the drawing boards. Figure my cost!! LOL Maybe he should have a master license or something.
The only feature I am really interested in is payment, (the rest works fine). v2 does not really handle recurring payments very well. Also it would be nice to charge a different amount, (or nothing), for different categories. Some of my categories are full so I am happy to charge for them. I have asked on their forum, (http://www.phplinkdirectory.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3025), but no one is replying. Maybe a demo password would be great to have a look around. FFMG
I can get you inside ofr a demo. send me a PM if you want. The re-occuring billing feature is not yet setup, although, it has been talked about a lot lately. And there is not an option to charge for different categories.