Author: Jodi Diehl, SunFrogServices.com
Version: 1.0 (June 26, 2006)
This is a plugin for Geeklog that will allow you to showcase your testimonials. There are two fields for the testimonial text: one for a 25-30 word summary that will be displayed in a block, one for full text that will be displayed on the testimonials page. You may also include the client name, company and URL. The date field is used for your own reference - it is not published.
Features include:
This plugin is released under GNU Public License. You are welcome (and encouraged) to use, distribute and customize this plugin. I always welcome feedback from folks using this plugin, so feel free to send your comments to me at scripts@sunfrogservices.com.
Step 1: Back up your Geeklog Database.
You can do this with the built in admin backup facility. The testimonials plugin adds tables to your Geeklog database and should you have an error, you'll want that backup file on hand.
Step 2: Uncompress the testimonials plugin archive.
This should be done while in the <geeklog_dir>/plugins directory. The archive will create a directory called testimonials in the plugins directory.
Step 3: Create the public_html and admin directories.
Under your html directory (usually public_html) create a directory called testimonials. Under your admin/plugins/ directory create a directory called testimonials.
Step 4: Copy files to the appropriate directories.
Change to your <geeklog_dir>/plugins/testimonials/ directory. Copy the files in the admin directory to the admin/plugins/testimonials/ directory your created in step 3. Copy the files and directories in the public_html directory to the public_html/testimonials/ directory your created in step 3.
Step 5: Edit the config.php.
This file is located in the testimonials directory and confirm the table prefix. The default is to use the geeklog table prefix.
Step 6: Run the install script.
Log in to your Geeklog as a root user and run install.php in your admin/plugins/testimonials/ directory. The install page will tell you if the install was successful or not. If not examine Geeklog system errorlog for possible problems. The testimonials plugin should now be installed and functioning. Clicking on the testimonials Icon will take you to the admin page.
Step 7: Set up security.
On install only the root users have access to testimonials administration. You can delegate control for admin access through the user and group editors.
Support is available through the SunFrog Forums (for the quickest reply please be sure to post in the correct forum). I also offer installation services for this plugin at for a flat fee of $25.00USD.
Step 1: Run the install.php page in your admin/plugins/testimonials directory. This will remove all the data from your database.
Step 2: Delete the three plugin directories created in the install process: