Testimonial Manager Support Thread

I am using version 1.4.6 too. I'm really not sure why it's only happening to my installation. Perhaps it's to do with another mod. It's above my head. :(

Correct me if I am mistaken, the inclusion of image(s) is only available to the admin. right? That is, testimonial writers can't add any image right? Frankly, I'm not too sure of the purpose for an image. Pls. enlighten me. Thanks.

Stenrique:

I am using version 1.4.6 too. I'm really not sure why it's only happening to my installation. Perhaps it's to do with another mod. It's above my head. :(

Correct me if I am mistaken, the inclusion of image(s) is only available to the admin. right? That is, testimonial writers can't add any image right? Frankly, I'm not too sure of the purpose for an image. Pls. enlighten me. Thanks.

I am using version 1.4.6 too. I'm really not sure why it's only happening to my installation. Perhaps it's to do with another mod. It's above my head. You said this happens on your PC. do you have a live site where I could take a look?

the inclusion of image(s) is only available to the admin. right? That is, testimonial writers can't add any image right?
Correct

Frankly, I'm not too sure of the purpose for an image. Pls. enlighten me.
I someone would do a testimonial about a particular product, you could include an image of that product (from the admin). The testimonial as well as the image of the product would then be displayed

where are the testimonials saved? i had to re-install my cart and i would like add my old testimonials back in...

thanks.

gsdcypher:

where are the testimonials saved? i had to re-install my cart and i would like add my old testimonials back in...

thanks.

They are stored in the database testimonials_manager table

thanks for the quick reply clyde. it has been one rotten week.

how do i get them from the testimonials manager table into the new install?

thanks.

gsdcypher:

thanks for the quick reply clyde. it has been one rotten week.

how do i get them from the testimonials manager table into the new install?

thanks.

Use phpmyadmin

select the testimonial_manager table and export the information as an sql file.

You should then be able to run the sql file on the new database install.

Clyde,
I just wanted to write and say this is an excellent piece of work! Installation went smooth and easy.

Great job!

still having problems on IE6 - the title of testimonial and inside text does not show up unless I click and drag over the area.... any suggestions?

midwestapplianceparts.com - homepage

keylesslocks:

still having problems on IE6 - the title of testimonial and inside text does not show up unless I click and drag over the area.... any suggestions?

midwestapplianceparts.com - homepage

:blush: Unfortunately, I don't have IE6 available so I can't check on this issue.

That being said, It sounds like the "peek-a-boo" problem. Let me do some research and and see what I can do.

When upgrading to IE7 is removes IE6 from your system. However, if you still want to be able to test websites with IE6 you can. Download it from my site at http://www.swiker.com/tools/IE6.zip then extract the files to a folder on your system. Then just run the iexplore.exe from within the folder. This folder has all the necessary files to run a local version of IE6. If you click Help on the IE menue then choose About, it will still say IE7 but trust me, it's not.

This will not affect your installed version if IE7. You can put a shortcut to the iexplore.exe file on your quick launch area then when you need to test a site with IE6 ... you can.

keylesslocks:

still having problems on IE6 - the title of testimonial and inside text does not show up unless I click and drag over the area.... any suggestions?

midwestapplianceparts.com - homepage

clydejones:

:blush: Unfortunately, I don't have IE6 available so I can't check on this issue.

That being said, It sounds like the "peek-a-boo" problem. Let me do some research and and see what I can do.

Try this and see if it helps:

open both includes/templates/classic/css/testimonials_manager_all_testimonials.css and includes/templates/classic/css/testimonials_manager.css

find the following declaration and add the highlighted portion.

blockquote {
margin:0 !important;
padding:0 !important;
background: url(../images/lftblockquote.png) top left no-repeat;
border:1px solid navy;
height:1%;
position: relative;
}

Save the files and upload them to your server.

FatGuyinAZ:

When upgrading to IE7 is removes IE6 from your system. However, if you still want to be able to test websites with IE6 you can. Download it from my site at http://www.swiker.com/tools/IE6.zip then extract the files to a folder on your system. Then just run the iexplore.exe from within the folder. This folder has all the necessary files to run a local version of IE6. If you click Help on the IE menue then choose About, it will still say IE7 but trust me, it's not.

This will not affect your installed version if IE7. You can put a shortcut to the iexplore.exe file on your quick launch area then when you need to test a site with IE6 ... you can.

Thanks, I'll give it a try.

This mod is very nice indeed! Thak you.

I just installed it and all appears to be workng fine. One Issue (or maybe not!) is the instructions say to create a database for this module. I didn't and it seems to work ok.

Should I create a database, now, after the fact? What files would I need to look into to change the database that this mod is using now once I get a new database set up?

charmedbytina2:

This mod is very nice indeed! Thak you.

I just installed it and all appears to be workng fine. One Issue (or maybe not!) is the instructions say to create a database for this module. I didn't and it seems to work ok.

Should I create a database, now, after the fact? What files would I need to look into to change the database that this mod is using now once I get a new database set up?

If you ran the install_testimonials_manager.sql then the required database table was created and you don't need to do anything further.

The instructions read as follows:

Database Modifications:

A new database table needs to be created to store your testimonial items.
New configuration options are added to the zen_configuration table.
This is taken care of when you run the install_testimonials_manager.sql

WHEW!!! I thought I messed something up (again :frusty: )

This mod is awesome! Thanks

clydejones:

Try this and see if it helps:

open both includes/templates/classic/css/testimonials_manager_all_testimonials.css and includes/templates/classic/css/testimonials_manager.css

find the following declaration and add the highlighted portion.

blockquote {
margin:0 !important;
padding:0 !important;
background: url(../images/lftblockquote.png) top left no-repeat;
border:1px solid navy;
height:1%;
position: relative;
}

Save the files and upload them to your server.

I tried this... the problem still persists

anything else?

thanks,
~E

Hi,

Does anyone know if Testimonial manager can automatically send an email out to the customer to place a testimonial on the site say 7days after receiving their goods? (just like eBay on their feedback system)?

Thanks.

I don't think this is a feature built into that module at this point.

However, newsletters are a great way to market. You may be able to find a newsletter software that will automatically email a customer after a purchase. Some newsletter software have survey options. The surveys will allow you to get the customer's feedback on the purchase.

tyroneneous:

Hi,

Does anyone know if Testimonial manager can automatically send an email out to the customer to place a testimonial on the site say 7days after receiving their goods? (just like eBay on their feedback system)?

Thanks.

Rabbcon:

I don't think this is a feature built into that module at this point...

That is correct this is not a feature of Testimonial Manager.

Clyde;
I've pretty much skimmed through all 57 pages of posts here and the Testimonial Manager mod sounds great. I'm working on a new client site and it fits most of the needs. Couple of questions though on it before I try to install it on a clean 1.3.8a site.

1. Does the mod have the ability to allow a user submitted pic to include with the testimonial?

2. If a user submits a pic and its sized excessively can it use gd or image magick to resample and save it in the ../images/testimonials directory at a preferred or admin controlled size & dpi?