JReviews 2.4.11.1 now integrates with EasySocial with 5 Apps..........it just gets better and better!

http://docs.reviewsforjoomla.com/?title=EasySocial_integration

Awesome news! Thanks for sharing

Richard wrote:

JReviews 2.4.11.1 now integrates with EasySocial with 5 Apps..........it just gets better and better!

http://docs.reviewsforjoomla.com/?title=EasySocial_integration

Richard,

I downloaded the new version of JReviews with EasySocial Integration and installed everything in less than 10 minutes.

I only found one issue so far. When I used the Discover Rules feature, I only saw 2 Rules get updated, and from what I can see from Alejandro's JReviews for EasySocial Integration post in the section on Rules and Points, there are 16 to 18 Rules associated with JReviews for EasySocial.

Screencast: http://screencast.com/t/stxuoX4xrPs

I am wondering if there will be a specific section on the JReviews forums for EasySocial Integration, so we can share information and report issues etc, or will it be in the Everywhere Addon forums?

Looks SWEET. I'm going to be very busy this week.

Randy

Thanks Randall

The complete point rules file will be included in the next update. It should've been there , but for some reason didn't make it

I am attaching it here and you can upload it to the easysocial app folder and run the scanner again /media/com_easysocial/apps/user/jreviews/rules

Oh wow, you are here too! You are everywhere (No wonder you created everywhere addon) Haha, Thanks Alejandro!

The media uploads show up very nicely in the EasySocial stream: http://www.musicmaker.me

Nice thanks for sharing

If your anything like me you love consistency. This tutorial will help you to quickly add the tooltip from within EasySocial (on avatar hover) to your JReviews pages where the user avatar is featured.

1 - (MAKE A BACKUP)

2 - Go to this file via FTP: /components/com_jreviews/jreviews/views/helpers/community.php

3 - Open the file via Text Editor and navigate to line: 34 (to see this code):

return $this->profileLink($this->Html->image($entry['Community']['avatar_path'],array('class'=>'jrAvatar','alt'=>$screenName,'border'=>0)),$entry['Community']['community_user_id'],$entry['Community']['url']);

4 - Grab this new code:

return $this->profileLink($this->Html->image($entry['Community']['avatar_path'],array('class'=>'jrAvatar','data-user-id'=>$entry['Community']['community_user_id'],'data-popbox'=>'module://easysocial/profile/popbox','alt'=>$screenName,'border'=>0)),$entry['Community']['community_user_id'],$entry['Community']['url']);

5 - Replace the old code with the new code
Original: http://screencast.com/t/G6p27L4sbVGw
New: http://screencast.com/t/XyXKiqgml

The result will provide the following:

- http://screencast.com/t/fH3HASc1 (inside JReviews)
- http://screencast.com/t/r2LK6uArPbio (back inside EasySocial JReviews Apps)

Hopefully this helps anyone looking for a similar type of integration. Hope to either see this as an option in a next release of JReviews or if not at least we all know how to accomplish it. I am not certain but I am sure this will work within other 3rd party extensions as well.

Thanks,
James

You tha man! Thanks. Just what my JReviews needed too! Don't forget to put it in the overrides folder though...

Thank you so much James.

John Whelan wrote:

You tha man! Thanks. Just what my JReviews needed too! Don't forget to put it in the overrides folder though...

John,

How do I add this to the override folder? I am just starting to get into this. Is there some docs I can follow?

Another Question: What template are you using on musicmaker.me? Musicmaker.me is looking good.

@John, thanks! Don't forget to send me the InviteX stuff we were discussing I have some ideas there also.

@Randall, follow this guide: http://docs.reviewsforjoomla.com/?title=JReviews_Code_Overrides

James

Randall, he is using the Prostar template that comes packages with Joomla.

James

@James: I can include the markup in the next update of JReviews, but this only works for me within the EasySocial profile pages. For this to work everywhere EasySocial would need to be running some javascript code across the entire site. Maybe this is the case for you if you have an EasySocial module published to all pages. BTW, you should post this stuff in the JReviews forum as well because I won't be following the forums here too much as we have enough posts in our own forum

Thanks Alejandro, I will post over at the http://www.reviewsforjoomla.com forum also.

And, your absolutely right about it not working without another EasySocial source. I had disabled most of the functionality of the EasySocial Menu Module so I did not think to test without it and that is where it is pulling it's data and helping it. If I turn this off it does not work.

I am working on a fix now, will post as soon as I have it.

Thanks,
James

Hey guys,

It's pretty easy to ensure EasySocial loads the scripts on the page where you want it to,

$doc     = JFactory::getDocument();



if( $doc->getType() == 'html' )

{

    Foundry::document()->init();

    Foundry::page()->processScripts();

}

It's only 2 lines needed to add on the page It'll render the necessary javascripts and css files.

@Randall - I'm using a customized version of Protostar - the stock Joomla template. It's light and very flexible. Also, JReviews best feature is it's ability to override all files - not just themes. Just follow their guide to set up an overrides folder where you can override controllers, models, views, plugins, etc.

@James - I'm still working with TechJoomla on a couple of bugfixes to Invitex. Then I'll tackle the popup problem.

- JW

@john @james

Thanks for the update on the Prostar template. I'm going to stick with JSN Pixel from JoomlaShine since I understand how to modify it better than other templates.

I'm just going through the video tutorials for JReviews as it has been a few years since I last used it. What I want to do is create Listing and a Ratings section on the following: Chambers of Commerce, and an influencer or so called Experts section where people get rated for their expertise. So many people call themselves experts in SEO, Social Media, etc, but few can back it up with reviews and articles written on their expertise etc.

Just like the City Guide, I want to create an Experts Guide. The Experts can Blog using EasyDiscuss, Answer Questions via EasyDiscuss, and network and buildi influence using EasySocial. JReviews is the Listing and Ratings Guide.

I have to plan this all out how to make it all work. I have to get the JReviews stuff set up right. Any suggestions or ideas appreciated from all you JReviews Pros as this is my challenge.mto learn how to set things up in JReviews.

The first time though a JReviews setup will be slow. Just be patient and be prepared to delete certain things and start again. It's a very powerful extension but takes some getting used to. Just be patient.

Thanks John,

I've stepped through things but seem to be missing something. I put it away for today and started on setting EasyDiscuss up.

I know Mark is working on updating EasyDiscuss to make it integrate with EasySocial, so I want to get EasyDiscuss all set up.

I'm going to step through JReviews again tomorrow afternoon. I'll get it figured out by going slow with each step.
The area I'm having some issues with is this hidden menu. Is it required?

Yes you need hidden menus for all categories... Or jreviews will not find them

I am setting up a site here with jreviews. 4pawsreviews.com.au

Can be a little complicated..but hang in there, its a great component.

Actually, the hidden menu is no longer necessary in JReviews 2.4. There's a plugin that works around it.

Email me direct at j_whelan @ yahoo [dot] com, I'll give you the super quick version.

Thanks John,

Appreciate your help n this. I emailed you.

Randall

Hey John.. where is the plugin so you don't need hidden menu?

It's part of the JReviews 2.4 package. It's called the JReviews SEF Plugin. Just enable it an then you can use regular Joomla categories that link from your menu items (type: Category Blog). JReviews looks for these when you set up your JReviews categories and listing types. It's all in the docs on how to do it. It's what I did with my new project http://www.musicmaker.me

Ahh.ok

I do have the plugin enabled.. but found if I didn't create a menu item for a category, in Category manager I got the red message that required menu not found.

Thanks for updating guys