Looking for a directory script
Hey Guys,
I'm looking a directory script. I don't need anything fancy. I took down my link page on my website when I moved my site over to word press. Wordpress's "blog roll" system isn't all all that helpful.
Basically, I'd like it to be fairly easy to template with CSS and output the latest links via RSS. Any thoughts on what would be best?
Thanks,
Danny
Any free ones?
Not that their prices are bad but maybe smething more basic?
On the left hand colum there is the free version of phpld, I had trouble seeing it today too!
That version is 2.0,you could get v2.1 here.Originally Posted by kdemonte
I finally got around installing phpLinkdir today..Now you're all going to kill me for asking such a noobish question but How the heck do I install a template?
I downloaded a couple of them and uploaded them into the templates directory but cannot see where to turn it on in the admin area. Any ideas?
Thanks
If you're using the free versions I do not believe you 'turn' them on, it just replaces the old one. Or are you using 2.1, maybe that is different?
Oh so you cannot have more than one template installed at the same time?:evil:
I was placing them into their own folder under the templates folder.. Let me go investigate, I'll report back. :twisted:
Edit:
You were right Grim, its works that way. Thanks! I'm just setting it up but take a look; http://links.bigdan.us
The paid version you can, then you can select which one you want in the admin. The free version though I do not believe so.
Has anyone tried esyndicat? They also offer free version as well as pro for a cost of$49
Here are some other options all designed for WP:
http://wordpress.org/support/topic/43803
http://wordpress.org/support/topic/77546?replies=3
Not me, would be interesting to get some feedback on it though.
Wow, directories for wordpress, weird!
I'm not getting into a competition here, but you will not go far wrong with phpLynx
It has more features than ANY free directory script we know and we will be adding all the time. We are new, but dont let that fool you, the phpLynx script rocks!
We can't post a proper link here due to rules so if you want to try it go to cantufind.com/forum and see there.
Tried it, and found out you forgot to mention one key point.
Need zend encoder.
So I scrapped it all.
Most hosts should have zend, if not most will install it per request.
I have alot of scripts running that require Zend optimizer, from my experience it's a good thing
Might be something for the programmer to think about though, offering a version that does not require it.
Key Point?And the point being? Most top end scripts use zend as they don't want thier code stolen as so often happens with opensource. Look at the claims between other scripts of each other 'ripping' to see that.
Besides as grim said, most if not all hosts run zend, and if not will install it free. Zend is a good thing as it protects the script, and as phpLynx has features that none of the others mentioned do it is well worth protecting.
If you want a script constantly 'Under development' or beta then go for the others, if you want one that isn't smarty reliant, can be templated easily using CSS then go for phpLynx.
P.S The templating system is NOT encrypted, just another 'Key Point' forgot to say.
Most hosts should have zend, if not most will install it per request.
I have alot of scripts running that require Zend optimizer, from my experience it's a good thing
Might be something for the programmer to think about though, offering a version that does not require it.
The trouble with offering a version that doesn't require it grim is that others might have the overwhelming desire to steal the code and claim it as thiers. (No names mentioned, if the cap fits wear it).
We've thought of all of this and decided on leaving all that needs to be edited such as the templates un-encoded, if I can skin it then anyone can.
Not that this version hasn't got enough features, we will be adding an internally built templating system totally configurable in the ACP, to make it even easier.
You have to question anyone who sees Zend as a problem, why would they want to see the source code?
Last edited by Colleen; Jan 12th, 2007 at 5:26 am. Reason: post merge - Use the mulrti-quote button in this forum next time instead of multiple posts.
Or they use Zend to hide/protect what they have ripped off from other scripts so they don't get busted.
Features such as? Also, are you saying that your code base is 100% proprietary code and you haven't used any opensource code?Besides as grim said, most if not all hosts run zend, and if not will install it free. Zend is a good thing as it protects the script, and as phpLynx has features that none of the others mentioned do it is well worth protecting.
The fact that a script/app is constantly "under development", as you term it, is no big deal for many of us. Why? Because we understand that this is part of the software development life cycle. I personally expect updates and new version releases, it shows that the developers are responsive (fixing bugs) and most importantly innovative and moving their software's functionality forward.If you want a script constantly 'Under development' or beta then go for the others, if you want one that isn't smarty reliant, can be templated easily using CSS then go for phpLynx.
You know, there are a core group of people in the online directory industry. These people tend to "hang" out more or less in the same forums as most "directory Joe blows" do. I have seen numerous of your posts in several of these boards where you keep constantly bringing this crap up. You obviously have a pickle and ill feelings toward someone. I don't know if you know but the image you portray when you post that crap is one of arrogance, spitefulness and revenge oriented.
They want to see the code because they have been brought up in the Opensource era. Some feel that certain applications/functions lack the functionality that they require and simply would like to enhance its functionality. Some feel that the methods, process flow or coding, by the original creator, is substandard. Some feel that having your code open also allows the user to verify that the code is ethical, no funny business, no backdoors, no data theft etc.You have to question anyone who sees Zend as a problem, why would they want to see the source code?
I can keep going but I won't as I know that your decision to use Zend has to do with the conflict you have with this other person/group. You are extremely paranoid and bent on revenge. Your communication style won't get you a user base. Keep your issues private and do as you preach, you'll see much better results and success.
Good Luck with your script!
Last edited by LaCabra; Jan 11th, 2007 at 6:10 am. Reason: spelling
BINGO!!!
hahaha excellent
I'm always with phpld paid version.
Don't think so, I wonder who sent you to post this
I haven't said anything in the past!? But what I am saying NOW, and I will back this up in Court if you want, is that my programmers looked at concepts, and then wrote the code from scratch, where possible we have avoided coding to work like other directory scripts, you'll see that in the category navigation structures, the payment modules and so on in phpLynx, sometimes you'll never avoid design conflict, but you can avoid programming conflicts.Features such as? Also, are you saying that your code base is 100% proprietary code and you haven't used any opensource code?
Development is good, but I couldn't handle the constant bug fixing, it cost me a small fortune. You won't ever see me knock development though, but how much bug fixing and how many versions are people expected to put up with? If paid for scripts are tested off field as they should be then you shouldn't have these issues to any serious degree. There's not that many independant variables to take into account.The fact that a script/app is constantly "under development", as you term it, is no big deal for many of us. Why? Because we understand that this is part of the software development life cycle. I personally expect updates and new version releases, it shows that the developers are responsive (fixing bugs) and most importantly innovative and moving their software's functionality forward.
(I am referring to paid versions of scripts here, you don't pay for a script packed with bugs? you are entitled to expect it to work.)
What crap? Posting facts? Posting that phpLynx is a new directory script with features that not many if any others have? I'm sorry LaCabra but I'm not posting what other script owners want to hear, Im posting about phpLynx and its fantastic features.You know, there are a core group of people in the online directory industry. These people tend to "hang" out more or less in the same forums as most "directory Joe blows" do. I have seen numerous of your posts in several of these boards where you keep constantly bringing this crap up. You obviously have a pickle and ill feelings toward someone. I don't know if you know but the image you portray when you post that crap is one of arrogance, spitefulness and revenge oriented.
I could easily say how fed up I am at hearing how "fantastic certain scripts are" knowing for a fact they are nowhere near as good as people are led to believe. In reality you never hear me complain, and certainly never on a regular basis as you make out.
As for portraying an image of arrogance, I can only apologise for that, I don't mean to be come across that way, equally I don't want to come over as 'cocky' or 'condescending', you'll find I'm a pretty genuine guy and definately one with good intentions. I don't know why I need to justify that but there you go, I just did.
Have to disagree, most people aren't bothered by source-code, or can't even understand it, I know I can't. Whats at issue, a directory script or a turorial on php and smarty coding? What's ethical/unethical code?They want to see the code because they have been brought up in the Opensource era. Some feel that certain applications/functions lack the functionality that they require and simply would like to enhance its functionality. Some feel that the methods, process flow or coding, by the original creator, is substandard. Some feel that having your code open also allows the user to verify that the code is ethical, no funny business, no backdoors, no data theft etc.
Lets get this in the open.....I can keep going but I won't as I know that your decision to use Zend has to do with the conflict you have with this other person/group. You are extremely paranoid and bent on revenge. Your communication style won't get you a user base. Keep your issues private and do as you preach, you'll see much better results and success.
Good Luck with your script!
I keep hearing this nonsense about 'revenge'? Revenge on WHO?. What is this rubbish about?
I simply decided to make a script that provided me with the features I need as there wasn't one on the market I needed. I tried many, the last being phpld, it wasn't what I needed, nothing more sinister than that.
If I want to share this with others then why not just let me, its not me kicking up a fuss, I hardly ever go to forums.
Lacabra, thanks for the words, as candid and sometimes innacurate as they were. I'm not paranoid, not hell bent on revenge. You don't know what my reasons to use zend are, how could you? The reason is purely to do what thousands of other scripts out there use Zend for, it is to protect the source code.
I spent a lot of money developing this, not $25 and a small donation to a help forum, (no disrespect intended). I don't want it to be open-source, its a personal choice.
Do you know how simple it would have been just to pick up a good opensource code like phpld, change its design a tiny bit and then claim it as my own?, it is legal to do under opensource rules you know!
Now that would have been F'n sick!!! and something for you to really justify moaning about. The hard work that Bobby, David, Rob and and the rest of the guys working on it would be in vien. Revenge? Seriously LaCabra, you could not be further from the truth.
Serious question here. Wouldn't being open source possibly open the code up to hacking attempts a bit more easily?
I'm no programmer so I'm seriously wondering here.
Lets not let this topic go down hill people
Cantufind was nice enough to come over here and post about a product of his that had been posted about, he's not running or anything. If you don't like the product that's fine, discuss it rationally.
I run several scripts that require zend, is this an encoder only and not the optimizer version?
Identifying potential exploits would definitely be easier Grim.
It won't go down hill Grim and its great that Cantufind dropped by to promote his product. I have nothing against his product and nothing bad to say about it as I have never personally used it. It might actually be a good product.Lets not let this topic go down hill people
Cantufind was nice enough to come over here and post about a product of his that had been posted about, he's not running or anything. If you don't like the product that's fine, discuss it rationally.
Huh? No one sent me! I was already involved in the discussion check 2 post above yours. (post 13 in the thread). And have been a member here for a few months.Don't think so, I wonder who sent you to post this
I'm not accusing you of saying or not saying anything. I was asking a simple question as I personally would use existing OS code if it was available and permitted to do so. IMHO trying to "avoid coding to work like other directory scripts", in the basic design and functionality, is not such a great idea. You can use how users are currently interacting with other similar applications to your advantage. (reduce learning curve).
I am also asking questions because all the links in the PHPLYNX site to the FAQs, Screen Shots, Comparison Charts and Downloads are all dead.
Court? Why are you thinking/talking court?
Reread why comment and hoefully you'll catch on to what I am saying. On another note I'm still actually waiting to see/hear/read what these wonderful features are in your software!?!?!?! Again all links to your FAQs, Screen Shots, Comparison Charts and Downloads are no where to be found.
There is only so much a development team can do, I don't have to tell you that. This is one advantage of being OS and having a community of developers and users rally behind your product; contributing their time for documentation,bug reporting, bug fixes, mods and plugins.
Perhaps you are right, but you sure like to use "if the cap fits then wear it" when referencing code theft:
Under username EMMA
Link 1: http://www.directory-owners.com/show...p?t=936&page=3
Under username Cantufind
http://info.vilesilencer.com/forum/a...hp/t-1788.html
Oh heck, no worries!! Its your reputation after all!!As for portraying an image of arrogance, I can only apologise for that, I don't mean to be come across that way, equally I don't want to come over as 'cocky' or 'condescending', you'll find I'm a pretty genuine guy and definately one with good intentions. I don't know why I need to justify that but there you go, I just did.
If you keep hearing it, its probably the persona that you are projecting or there may be some truth to it afterall?
Giver!!If I want to share this with others then why not just let me, its not me kicking up a fuss, I hardly ever go to forums.
And you have every right to make that choice!
The sad part is that many people do take OS and make some mods and bundle it as theirs. Yes I have communicated with Bobby, David, Rob and a few others there and it would surely be a shame!!
Like I said in my previous post - Good Luck to you!
[QUOTE=LaCabra;35563]Agreed, and while I have no need to defend my reasons for why I used Zend but will, the full deluxe version will be restricted to one IP only and is for the very top end of the market, combine this with the fact the source code is unique this is the ONLY reason why its encrypted.Identifying potential exploits would definitely be easier Grim.
I did indeed and it is indeed.It won't go down hill Grim and its great that Cantufind dropped by to promote his product. I have nothing against his product and nothing bad to say about it as I have never personally used it. It might actually be a good product.
Just as you said I seem to like the same tune as Emma, "If the cap fits wear it" you as with a lot of other people seem to sing from the same hymsheet, you saying I can't use other people's quotes?Huh? No one sent me! I was already involved in the discussion check 2 post above yours. (post 13 in the thread). And have been a member here for a few months.
Glad to hear that, your entitled to your personal opinion and I haven't disprespected it, don't disrepect mine.I'm not accusing you of saying or not saying anything. I was asking a simple question as I personally would use existing OS code if it was available and permitted to do so. IMHO trying to "avoid coding to work like other directory scripts", in the basic design and functionality, is not such a great idea. You can use how users are currently interacting with other similar applications to your advantage. (reduce learning curve).
Being built. Could have and perhaps should have built if offline? Never mind.I am also asking questions because all the links in the PHPLYNX site to the FAQs, Screen Shots, Comparison Charts and Downloads are all dead.
Am I, was I? Just thought I said I'd use them?Court? Why are you thinking/talking court?
They will be, they will do the talking.Reread why comment and hoefully you'll catch on to what I am saying. On another note I'm still actually waiting to see/hear/read what these wonderful features are in your software!?!?!?! Again all links to your FAQs, Screen Shots, Comparison Charts and Downloads are no where to be found.
I have to disagree 100%, my team are paid a salary, they can do a lot more a lot more a hell of a lot quicker, take our payment module out later today, a poster suggested it, and it was made from scratch and fully funtional in less than 4 days.There is only so much a development team can do, I don't have to tell you that. This is one advantage of being OS and having a community of developers and users rally behind your product; contributing their time for documentation,bug reporting, bug fixes, mods and plugins.
Also if I wanted them to rally around on forums supporting my every word they would, believe me, I don't think that's professional so I don't ask them to. I don't want them to be 'sent' or come over to forums of their 'own accord' pathetically trying to put down other people's scripts.
I refer to the 'turf war' that rears its ugly head now and again with certain opensource scripts, one accusing and or inferring the other of 'ripping'. Doing that could prove costly for the one who makes the wrong comment, reference or claim, so its best avoided.
The worry for me LaCabra, is that the people who come over to these forums making mouthy claims think they are not open to redress, as they are in one Country and the one they may be slagging off is in another, they coulnd't be further from the truth, and regardless of whether they have a Country mansion or an apartment, they risk losing it all but doing so. I always discourage my staff from airing their TRUE feelings towards certain quarters for just that reason.
I answered this below.Perhaps you are right, but you sure like to use "if the cap fits then wear it" when referencing code theft:
Under username EMMA
Link 1: directory-owners.com/showthread.php?t=936&page=3
Under username Cantufind
info.vilesilencer.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-1788.html
Yes I do, I like the phrase Emma uses, you got a problem with that?
Oh heck, no worries!! Its your reputation after all!!
I speak my mind, but can always qualify my comments, please or offend you won't get patronised by me, my intentions are honerable and that's the important thing.If you keep hearing it, its probably the persona that you are projecting or there may be some truth to it afterall?
Giver!!
Too right.And you have every right to make that choice!
Is it sad? lots of people look at OS code, see it works and then write their own which may well function simularly or better, this is where people need to be careful not to confuse 'simularities' with 'original work'. to use an analogy; 'I saw a road, I like the way it handled traffic, so built one that looked just like it, but I never used the same drawing' so is it the same road?The sad part is that many people do take OS and make some mods and bundle it as theirs. Yes I have communicated with Bobby, David, Rob and a few others there and it would surely be a shame!!
The point being, if an idea works, why re-invent the wheel? Use that idea to its potential, if phpld had ideas we thought we could have used we may well have done, it didn't, we never, after all phpld is opensource and in theory anyone could take it and make it as their own quite legally..
If two scripts have the same wording and or design concepts it certainly does not mean that one is a copy of another, it would also be sad to see someone claim this only to be proven wrong..
I would never have guessed you had communicated with David and Bobby,
I think I've exhausted this subject now by answering your questions, I have a script to release so will bid you farewell. I won't be responding to posts like this again as it takes way too much of my time which is better spent on the phpLynx script, but I will be reasing them. Don't think I am being rude by not responding.
Thanks.Like I said in my previous post - Good Luck to you!
If you have nothing to hide you have nothing to fear!
Esyndicat is what we use. I have complained for almost a year about it saying it was buggy... no its not, our server sucked! Love the script, love the look of the templates and the overall directory. Installed it in like 3 minuites. I'm still categorizing the thing but you can view one directory at madeincny.com
All our directories are niche. We bought the unlimited liscenses, so I can't tell you if it is any different then the free version?
Thank you for recommending phpLD.
I read most of the posts in this thread, and I don't really have a lot to say yet, but I am trying to learn from what people are saying and do the best I can to make phpLD the best possible. The next version of phpLD is going to be a major release, but I will wait til later to share exactly the improvements your will be seeing. The script is open source (not encrypted) and we plan to stay that way.
Bravo David!! You and your team have done an excellent job with PHPLD. You guys should be proud of it. I am waiting with much anticipation for your next release. I have seen some tidbits here and there in your 3.0 support forums and am sure lots of people will be delighted.
keep up the great work!
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I setup cantufinds script tonight 'first phase' will work with it more tomorrow.
First impressions is it does take more work and tweaking to get to work than phpld. Had to overcome something on my server and edit .htaccess.
Now it's working though, will see how it goes tomorrow if I get time.
Wow....not just an upload and run type of script?
No it is, my server settings just made it necessary to add something to the .htaccess
<smirk>
Are you running the Paid or Free version?
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Seems this script is buggy. Grim solved the one issue that came up and now this?
didn't even notice that
the admin works fine, appears that and the index is the only thing that does.
didn't even notice that
the admin works fine, appears that and the index is the only thing that does.
You haven't either edited the .htaccess or set your global_config for that error. Maybe asking for help on our support forum instead of asking phpLD who are out to discredit the script would be better?
You'll find the script isn't 'buggy', there was something I personally didn't like with a feature so asked my programmers fix it today.
First of all, you have no proof phpLD is out to discredit you, secondly, you're sounding paranoid.
We don't appreciate these slanderous comments, this thread will be closed and moved out of view if this continues, if you have these concerns, please use the private message system.
No slanderous comments were made Kalina, I repect forums, it is the general consensus the phpld act in a somewhat questioble way to put it in a better way.
I certainly am not paranoid though, why should I, phpLynx is far better and you will never see a post where I deliberately send people or post myself anything derogitory about thier script or antics, even though I could.
Its not in my mindset to feel the need to do so, I'm sorry that some people may view this way? Most reading this actually see what I dare to say.
However it is your forum, and I respect that, I will only respond as the post to me is formulated.
Once again my apologies to you and to the forum as a general entity who feel my comments were innacurate.
It's going to be deemed slanderous when you don't back it up with proof.
Apology accepted.
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buuuullllllshiiit!!
<cough>
Excussseeee meeeeee! Jesus - I think I have a hoof in my throat!
As soon as I get some time I'll stop by the support forum. I actually wasn't talking to anyone 'specifically' but the thread and the discussion going on which included you
Update.
The 500 server error was my fault
I didn't edit something in the .htaccess for the modrewrite.
Cantufind was very helpful and patient with me, found the error and now it's working just fine.
Man I feel like a dumb axx
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