Simple mod that I wanted - Alert Bar
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Simple mod that I wanted - Alert Bar
30 September 2009, 06:00
Simple mod that I wanted - Alert Bar
30 September 2009, 06:00
I have created a simple MOD that I have seen, but had to make it work with the standard Snitz as the code that it was in did not work.
It is an Alert Bar to help get non-members to sign up to the foums and is a simple MOD to implement. It is not everyones idea of a good thing, but it was something that I quickly put together to hopefully increase my users.
Demo here: Classic Motorcycling Australia Forums
Download here: Alert Bar Mod v1.0
The demo only shows up for users that are not logged on. It shows the yellow bar across the top of the browser. Very simple to implement, a matter of uploading 2 .gif images and a .asp file and changing your inc_header.asp file.
It is an Alert Bar to help get non-members to sign up to the foums and is a simple MOD to implement. It is not everyones idea of a good thing, but it was something that I quickly put together to hopefully increase my users.
Demo here: Classic Motorcycling Australia Forums
Download here: Alert Bar Mod v1.0
The demo only shows up for users that are not logged on. It shows the yellow bar across the top of the browser. Very simple to implement, a matter of uploading 2 .gif images and a .asp file and changing your inc_header.asp file.
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Etymon
30 September 2009, 09:36
30 September 2009, 09:36
Nice job, David! I've seen that before also and thought it would be a great tool to have.
Thanks for sharing!
Etymon
Thanks for sharing!
Etymon
bobby131313
30 September 2009, 09:56
30 September 2009, 09:56
I've always leaned against that style because it looks like an alert that the website is trying to install something. To me, that yellow bar has a negative connotation. But that could be just me. I put a box right above the forum table.
Etymon
30 September 2009, 10:06
30 September 2009, 10:06
A person could rig it to store a cookie and be hidden using a hide or hide this notice link. I haven't looked at the code yet, but it probably could also be rigged that when the mouse rolls over it, in x amount of seconds it gracefully fades away.
NiteOwl
01 October 2009, 00:53
01 October 2009, 00:53
I like it very much, thanks!
richfed
01 October 2009, 06:56
I get this, CM, when clicking on the demo lionk:
Microsoft JET Database Engine error '80040e57'
The field is too small to accept the amount of data you attempted to add. Try inserting or pasting less data.
/forums/inc_func_common.asp, line 97
01 October 2009, 06:56
Originally posted by Classicmotorcycling
I have created a simple MOD that I have seen, but had to make it work with the standard Snitz as the code that it was in did not work.
It is an Alert Bar to help get non-members to sign up to the foums and is a simple MOD to implement. It is not everyones idea of a good thing, but it was something that I quickly put together to hopefully increase my users.
Demo here: Classic Motorcycling Australia Forums
Download here: Alert Bar Mod v1.0
The demo only shows up for users that are not logged on. It shows the yellow bar across the top of the browser. Very simple to implement, a matter of uploading 2 .gif images and a .asp file and changing your inc_header.asp file.
I get this, CM, when clicking on the demo lionk:
Microsoft JET Database Engine error '80040e57'
The field is too small to accept the amount of data you attempted to add. Try inserting or pasting less data.
/forums/inc_func_common.asp, line 97
Classicmotorcycling
01 October 2009, 07:07
01 October 2009, 07:07
No idea why, but I would say it was when the host was having issues with the site earlier. Try again as I just tested and it was fine.
Carefree
01 October 2009, 12:08
01 October 2009, 12:08
Simple and effective. Well done.
leatherlips
01 October 2009, 16:10
01 October 2009, 16:10
bobby131313
01 October 2009, 17:07
Is it flash?
01 October 2009, 17:07
You can see a demo here. Look in the upper right corner.
Is it flash?
leatherlips
01 October 2009, 17:09
01 October 2009, 17:09
Yes, it uses Flash.
bobby131313
01 October 2009, 17:10
01 October 2009, 17:10
Yeah it is, that's why I didn't see it. I keep flash turned off by default as do a good many users.
Davio
01 October 2009, 18:15
01 October 2009, 18:15
I don't see it either leatherlips and I am using flash. Although, if I right click my mouse in the upper right hand corner, it shows the flash menu, so the flash seems to be there, but transparent.
Using latest version of FF.
EDIT: oops, it showed up after reloading the page.
Using latest version of FF.
EDIT: oops, it showed up after reloading the page.
Etymon
01 October 2009, 19:23
01 October 2009, 19:23
Thank you for the contribution leatherlips! 
leatherlips
01 October 2009, 19:34
Nevertheless, the PageEar is not a feature that is essential. If a user has flash they'll see it. If they don't, no big deal.
01 October 2009, 19:34
Originally posted by bobby131313I'm not so sure many users turn flash off by default. Flash is used so much on the internet such as YouTube and the like. Most media content is often in flash format.
I keep flash turned off by default as do a good many users.
Nevertheless, the PageEar is not a feature that is essential. If a user has flash they'll see it. If they don't, no big deal.
bobby131313
01 October 2009, 21:56
01 October 2009, 21:56
I changed two sections of one of my websites from javascript affiliate banners to flash affiliate banners for 2 months and impressions were 26% light from page views instead of the normal 1%. Cost me about $750. Pretty significant if you ask me. Trust me, when it hits you in the wallet, you watch the numbers.
Most flash blockers, FlashBlock for FF being the most common, can enable flash on a per site basis so sites like YouTube are 2 clicks on the first visit and you're good to go.
Flash is a resource hog and surfing is faster without it. Most flash is fluff and you don't even miss it. Plus it can be used as an invisible cookie stuffer as well.
Most flash blockers, FlashBlock for FF being the most common, can enable flash on a per site basis so sites like YouTube are 2 clicks on the first visit and you're good to go.
Flash is a resource hog and surfing is faster without it. Most flash is fluff and you don't even miss it. Plus it can be used as an invisible cookie stuffer as well.
iane87
03 October 2009, 21:52
I agree. When you make it look exactly like the alert bar it looks like the site is trying to install something. If you want to add some kind of notification to alert unregistered users that is fine, but I think you should use your own design and make it noticeably different from the alert bar.
When the alert bar pops up on a page that should not need to install any software it makes your site look like it may be trying to infect my computer with a virus or spyware.
03 October 2009, 21:52
Originally posted by bobby131313
I've always leaned against that style because it looks like an alert that the website is trying to install something. To me, that yellow bar has a negative connotation. But that could be just me. I put a box right above the forum table.
I agree. When you make it look exactly like the alert bar it looks like the site is trying to install something. If you want to add some kind of notification to alert unregistered users that is fine, but I think you should use your own design and make it noticeably different from the alert bar.
When the alert bar pops up on a page that should not need to install any software it makes your site look like it may be trying to infect my computer with a virus or spyware.
Classicmotorcycling
03 October 2009, 23:19
03 October 2009, 23:19
It is all done with CSS and easy enough to change the colors to suit and the icon could be anything. If it was JavaScript, then most turn it off and they do not install stuff. I know I do not if I am not sure on the source.
Panhandler
04 October 2009, 11:50
04 October 2009, 11:50
Very cool. . .super easy to install - thanks!
richfed
06 July 2011, 11:13
I've been using your MOD for quite some time and it worked beautifully. Recently, sometime during the last Flash update or two, it disappeared from my pages. No changes were made in my code during that time, so I believe it has to do with the Flash update ... 10.2 or 10.3.
Any ideas, Leatherlips?
06 July 2011, 11:13
Originally posted by leatherlips
I have a similar thing on my forum. Except I am using a "Page Ear". I decided to upload it to SnitzBitz if you are interested.
You can see a demo here. Look in the upper right corner.
I've been using your MOD for quite some time and it worked beautifully. Recently, sometime during the last Flash update or two, it disappeared from my pages. No changes were made in my code during that time, so I believe it has to do with the Flash update ... 10.2 or 10.3.
Any ideas, Leatherlips?
iane87
07 July 2011, 20:15
07 July 2011, 20:15
Looks like an IE9 issue not a flash issue. The demo is working fine in Firefox and Google Chrome with flash 10.3. However, if I view the demo page in IE9 it does not show up.
Maxime
09 July 2011, 18:06
09 July 2011, 18:06
Hello,
Alert_bar.asp error on the page to see the link here
http://forum.snitz.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=69958
Alert_bar.asp error on the page to see the link here
http://forum.snitz.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=69958
richfed
10 July 2011, 10:27
Hope this doesn't become confusing - there are actually 2 MODS being discussed in this thread; both have a similar purpose.
Anyway, I am referring the Page Ear MOD.
I'm not sure that it is IE9 - which IS what I use, but I have been using it since it was in beta and it worked fine until maybe 2 months ago. The "Ear" then disappeared. No error messages or anything, it just doesn't show. http://www.mohicanpress.om/messageboard/
Perhaps it happened during an update, as FireFox 5 works, after installing the Flash plug-in. [Just tested as we speak]
So, iane87, looks as if you are correct. Thanks -
Might have to switch to the Alert Bar ...
10 July 2011, 10:27
Originally posted by iane87
Looks like an IE9 issue not a flash issue. The demo is working fine in Firefox and Google Chrome with flash 10.3. However, if I view the demo page in IE9 it does not show up.
Hope this doesn't become confusing - there are actually 2 MODS being discussed in this thread; both have a similar purpose.
Anyway, I am referring the Page Ear MOD.
I'm not sure that it is IE9 - which IS what I use, but I have been using it since it was in beta and it worked fine until maybe 2 months ago. The "Ear" then disappeared. No error messages or anything, it just doesn't show. http://www.mohicanpress.om/messageboard/
Perhaps it happened during an update, as FireFox 5 works, after installing the Flash plug-in. [Just tested as we speak]
So, iane87, looks as if you are correct. Thanks -
Might have to switch to the Alert Bar ...
Maxime
10 July 2011, 11:41
10 July 2011, 11:41
Perhaps the text on the bar is too big and it displays an error message. I'll look at that and say
Maxime
10 July 2011, 12:43
10 July 2011, 12:43
This works not always the same error with firefox 5.0 and the site of the one he created works on firefox 5.0