Link Manager 3.0 Support Thread

[clydejones]

Can you tell me if there is supposed to be a way for link partners to upload images when they submit a link or are we supposed to upload pics from admin for each link partner?

Amy,

Do you want them to be able to upload the image or link to an image on their site?

[Doodlebuckets]

Amy,

Do you want them to be able to upload the image or link to an image on their site?

I would really like them to be able to upload a pic from their desktop. For the few links I have added, I have hotlinked to the image since it is cumbersome to download and upload an image when I add the images myself. But some people despise hotlinking to their sites, so ultimately, I would like to be able to have them upload from their desktops. To me, that is the best option if they want to display a pic.

[clydejones]

I would really like them to be able to upload a pic from their desktop. For the few links I have added, I have hotlinked to the image since it is cumbersome to download and upload an image when I add the images myself. But some people despise hotlinking to their sites, so ultimately, I would like to be able to have them upload from their desktops. To me, that is the best option if they want to display a pic.

I have to agree on not hotlinking and would prefer the upload option also.

Do you want it as a "required" or "optional" field?

[Doodlebuckets]

I have to agree on not hotlinking and would prefer the upload option also.

Do you want it as a "required" or "optional" field?

Hmm, that's a good question. I know I really like the look of the pics in the directory but don't want to run off link partners who don't want to post a pic. I can't image not wanting to give your link the personality that an image gives. What do you think?

[cjcrafts]

Hmm, that's a good question. I know I really like the look of the pics in the directory but don't want to run off link partners who don't want to post a pic. I can't image not wanting to give your link the personality that an image gives. What do you think?

would it be too much of a pain to make this and the hotlinking/uploading thing optional choices based on admin preference? just throwing out a suggestion from the back of the class, lol

[jeking]

I don't know if this is easy or hard to do, but here's my suggestion.

Have it as optional but set a 'missing image' image as the default. If someone includes their own image, great. If not, their link will still be lined up with the rest and everthing will be in order.

[clydejones]

Hmm, that's a good question. I know I really like the look of the pics in the directory but don't want to run off link partners who don't want to post a pic. I can't image not wanting to give your link the personality that an image gives. What do you think?

would it be too much of a pain to make this and the hotlinking/uploading thing optional choices based on admin preference? just throwing out a suggestion from the back of the class, lol

I don't know if this is easy or hard to do, but here's my suggestion.

Have it as optional but set a 'missing image' image as the default. If someone includes their own image, great. If not, their link will still be lined up with the rest and everthing will be in order.

OK, I'll make it admin selectable (just like some of the other options) but make it optional with a default image.

I'll also add a default image folder in the admin probably images/link_images.