Link Manager 3.0 Support Thread

[ssolis5788]

Since the links are in categories they are "redirected" to a particular page for that category. So it may be a combination of both things.

Do you use a links service? If so, can you give me the name so that I may sign up for that service.

[clydejones]

Do you use a links service? If so, can you give me the name so that I may sign up for that service.

No, I don't

[haredo]

Clyde,
What is the process to add the new Links Manager to the sitemap on my site.
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[clydejones]

Clyde,
What is the process to add the new Links Manager to the sitemap on my site.
http://www.haredo.com

You'll have to add it manually to tpl_site_map_default.php

find the following code:

<?php if (DEFINE_PAGE_4_STATUS <= '1') { ?>
            <li><?php echo '<a href="' . zen_href_link(FILENAME_PAGE_4) . '">' . BOX_INFORMATION_PAGE_4 . '</a>'; ?></li>
<?php } ?>

Just below this add the following:

<li?<?php echo '<a href="' . zen_href_link(FILENAME_LINKS) . '">' . BOX_HEADING_LINK_CATEGORIES . '</a>'; ?></li>


Save the file and upload to your server.

[haredo]

Thank you Clyde,
I had to put a </ul> in front of your code to set it right.

</ul>
<li><?php echo '<a href="' . zen_href_link(FILENAME_LINKS) . '">' . BOX_HEADING_LINK_CATEGORIES . '</a>'; ?></li>

Bye the way, will google site map pick this new data up or will google when they crawl through my index page find the external links???

[clydejones]

Thank you Clyde,
I had to put a </ul> in front of your code to set it right.

</ul>
<li><?php echo '<a href="' . zen_href_link(FILENAME_LINKS) . '">' . BOX_HEADING_LINK_CATEGORIES . '</a>'; ?></li>

Bye the way, will google site map pick this new data up or will google when they crawl through my index page find the external links???

To be honest, I'm not sure. I'm guessing it will depend on how "deep" google looks when it checks your site.

[lina0962]

Hello, clydejones:

I installed your links manager and testimonial manager on my sites. www.thesbeauty.com, www.roseforlove.com

Problem occured when I just want to have a try by adding links or testimonials on my sites. I filled in everything on the webpage and clicked on "submit". Nothing showed, no matter I submited a link or a testimonial. Nothing showed. Then I went to the admin to see whether I can find my submitted links or tesmonial there. Nothing showed in the admin panel either.

Can you help to fix this problem? Thank you!

Lina

[FalconRidge]

Ok I can't figure out how to install this link manager, becuase again of poorly written instructions. There is no New Install folder, plus there is a bunch of files which aren't explained where they go.



Contribution: Links Manager
Author: Clyde Jones
Version: 3.1
Designed for: Zen Cart v1.3.7
License: under the GPL - See attached License for info.
Support: Only given via the forums, please.
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WHAT DOES THIS MODULE DO?
This module creates an easy way for you to add a recriprocal links program to your Zen Store
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Database Modifications:
A new database table needs to be created to store your links items.
New configuration options are added to the zen_configuration table.
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NEW INSTALLATION:
Unzip the contribution.
Open the New_install folder
run the included install_links_manager.sql using the Zen-Cart Sql Patches tool
(admin -> tools -> install sql patches)
For best results, cut-and-paste the code into the query field and press 'Send'.
Before uploading change the YOUR_TEMPLATE directories to match the name of your custom directory.
The files are arranged in the same structure as Zen Cart so you can FTP the admin and includes directories to your server.
Login in to your admin panel admin -> tools -> layout boxes contoller and activate the new sidebox.
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USE:
Admin -> Configuration -> Links Manager (allows several customizations.)
Admin -> Extras -> Links (allows creating & editing of links)
Admin -> Extras -> Link Categories (allows creating & editing of categories)
Admin -> Extras -> Links Contact (allows the sending of e-mails)

[clydejones]

Ok I can't figure out how to install this link manager, becuase again of poorly written instructions. There is no New Install folder, plus there is a bunch of files which aren't explained where they go.

Just as a check, I've just downloaded Links Manager 3.1.1 and found the following files and folders:

New_install (folder)
upgrade (folder
install.txt
uninstall.txt
upgrade.txt
unstall_links_manager.sql
readme.txt

I'm not sure how else to tell you how to install the contribution:

Open the New_install folder
open the install_links_manager.sql file copy the contents and paste them
into your admin -> tools -> install sql patches click the "send" button.

Open the includes folder and change all instances of YOUR_TEMPLATE to match the name of your custom folder name.

The folders and files are in the same configuration as Zen Cart so you can just upload (FTP) the folders directly to your server.

[clydejones]

Hello, clydejones:

I installed your links manager and testimonial manager on my sites. www.thesbeauty.com, www.roseforlove.com

Problem occured when I just want to have a try by adding links or testimonials on my sites. I filled in everything on the webpage and clicked on "submit". Nothing showed, no matter I submited a link or a testimonial. Nothing showed. Then I went to the admin to see whether I can find my submitted links or tesmonial there. Nothing showed in the admin panel either.

Can you help to fix this problem? Thank you!

Lina

As a beginning: Make sure you have uploaded ALL files and folders and have run the sql statements.