Contest System [support thread]

[faristababa]

Here you go:
http://www.funhn.com/shop/index.php?main_page=contest

I realize that it's not set up properly with the prize but I'm just trying to adjust the layout right now.

If you click on the "rules" and "winners" pages, you'll see what I mean about the layout.

However, I would like to note that it does display properly in Firefox.

Is there a way to remove these links out of the form and just insert as regular text links to an actual rules and winners page? That might work too. I'm not too familiar with forms.

Thank you!

[FONT=Verdana]I have the same Problem only on explorer, ones the contest is over and after sending the contest mail.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana]the contest is over:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana]http://naspex.info/spiritwear/designer.t-shirt.tshirt.tee/index.php?main_page=contest[/FONT]


[FONT=Verdana][FONT=Verdana]rules" and "winners" pages,[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana][FONT=Verdana][FONT=Verdana]http://naspex.info/spiritwear/designer.t-shirt.tshirt.tee/index.php?main_page=contest&action=winner[/FONT]
[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana]In Firefox Contest System[/FONT][FONT=Verdana] display properly. [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana][FONT=Verdana]display properly Is there a way to solve this proplem?[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana]Thanks for help.[/FONT]

[skipwater]

I have the same Problem only on explorer, ones the contest is over and after sending the contest mail.

You are running an older version you might want to try version 1.6.4

Skip

[faristababa]

[FONT=Courier New]Thanks for help, [/FONT]
[FONT=Courier New]I install now the new contest_system_v1-6-4 works OK. [/FONT]

[FONT=Courier New]But I like to let only register visitors to be in the contest.[/FONT]

[FONT=Courier New]That’s not possible, Internet Explorer have problem to show it correct. [/FONT]
[FONT=Courier New]I have to change something on my template? [/FONT]

[FONT=Calibri]http://naspex.info/spiritwear/designer.t-shirt.tshirt.tee/index.php?main_page=contest[/FONT]

[FONT=Calibri]Thanks[/FONT]

[Ken Joy]

Skip, I'm using zen 1.3.9h, and the template apparel_boutique. I've uploaded all the files, changed the name of MY TEMPLATE and ADMIN as instructed. I show new entries in Admin/Configuration and Admin/Reports/Contest Prize Entries, but there's nothing in the admin/tools/Layout Box Controller showing 'contest_sidebox.php' to allow me to set the display to left or right column. As a result, nothing shows up on the home page at www.houseofjoypublishing.com.

I'm sure I've done something wrong... any clues?

Thanks for your help!

Ken

[skipwater]

Skip, I'm using zen 1.3.9h, and the template apparel_boutique. I've uploaded all the files, changed the name of MY TEMPLATE and ADMIN as instructed. I show new entries in Admin/Configuration and Admin/Reports/Contest Prize Entries, but there's nothing in the admin/tools/Layout Box Controller showing 'contest_sidebox.php' to allow me to set the display to left or right column. As a result, nothing shows up on the home page at www.houseofjoypublishing.com.

I'm sure I've done something wrong... any clues?

Thanks for your help!

Ken

Check includes/templates/apparel_boutique/sideboxes/tpl_contest_sidebox.php
This is the files that would show up in the Layout Box Controller

Skip

[Ken Joy]

Skip,

Thanks for a great mod! I've used it for three weeks now, and it's driving traffic to my site like crazy. But now it's stopped working for some reason. The only thing I did different this time, was when I chose a winner by clicking the choose a winner button, I followed the prompts to create a new contest, rather than going back and doing it manually in configuration/contests.

Now, now matter what I choose, whether I ask a qualifying question or not, it only shows the "contest has ended" message. I've checked and the date format is correct for start and stop of contest, and all other settings are the same.

Any ideas what might be happening? I'm using your contest v. 1.6.4 in zencart 1.3.9h. Like I said, it worked fine the first three weeks. The site is www.houseofjoypublishing.com


Thanks for your help!
Ken

[skipwater]

Check that the settings under admin->configuration->contests is setup correct.

Example:

Show contest invitation ..................................... true
To Enter Contest must have a Product Review .... false
Prize ............................................................... 432
Contest Start Date ........................................... 01/01/2011
Contest Date Display Format ............................. F d Y
Contest Close Date ........................................... 01/31/2011
Allow guest to enter contes ............................... true
Allow customers to enter contest ........................ true
Contest Reference Code .................................... 121
Display a qualifing question to enter contest ........ true
Contest Question ....... The Sun is A=Cold B=Hot C=Pink
Contest Answer.. B

Skip

[Ken Joy]

Skip, thanks....

duh... I typed in the contest end date incorrectly... man.. sorry for the bother :) but thanks for your incredible speedy reply.

I highly recommend this module to ANYONE WHO WANTS TO DRIVE TRAFFIC TO THEIR SITE!!

[joyjoy]

Hi Skip,

Is there a way that I can possibly add customers to the contest in admin manually instead of only by the customer order listing?

[skipwater]

Hi Skip,

Is there a way that I can possibly add customers to the contest in admin manually instead of only by the customer order listing?

No

The add customer button adds customers based on:
orders_status = 3 (payment received)
date_purchased >=start date and <=end date

When you say add customers what type of customer?

If there is just a few enter them from the front end as if you where them.

Skip