Newsletter Feature

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11/19/2008 11:57:29 AM
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Newsletter Feature

Hi Joe

I would ideally like a feature that displays the current newsletter, along with links (and maybe abstracts) to older ones.  Is this yet available, or should I start coding?

11/19/2008 12:51:33 PM
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Re: Newsletter Feature

Hi,

I also would like to be able to show all previous editions as a way to attract subscribers. Its on my TODO list but there are so many things on there I'm not sure when I can get to it. If you want to take a crack at implementing it, feel free to give it a go and submit to the project when you are finished.

Please understand that before it can be committed into the project repository it has to be implemented for all 5 databases because its a core feature. If you implement it for one db and I like your implementation I can do the other data layers probably quickly. Try to code it in style similar to existing code and try to use straightforward crud for any db stuff so it doesn't pose big challenges to translate to the other dbs. Only make changes to the minimum files needed to achieve this. If you need changes outside the newsletter stuff discuss it with me. If you see things you'd like to change outside the scope of this make note of it but save it until after this project and we can discuss it. When you have it working satisfactorily, you can zip any modified or new files and send to me at joe dot audette at gmail dot com. Keeping the scope of what you work on contained makes it easier for me to coordinate your efforts as I'm extremely busy with my own to do list. You'll also need to note in the email when you submit your work that is is all your original work and that you agree it is licensed under the same license as the rest of mojoportal (CPL).

Best,

Joe

10/29/2009 7:27:33 AM
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Re: Newsletter Feature

fyi, I just uploaded a new build on our Novell Forge download page, mojoportal-mssql-build-2009-10-29.zip

Both this site and demo.mojoportal.com are running this build, the only difference is that www.mojoportal.com uses MySql whereas demo.mojoportal.com uses MS SQL. I have only uploaded a build for MS SQL though.

Most of the main improvements for the newsletter have been implemented including a new Newsletter Sign Up feature that you can put on a page as I have done on our home page. It's also possible now to enable viewing of previously sent Newsletters as web pages. I have never yet sent a newsletter though I already have 426 subscribers. I plan to start using the Newsletter soon. If the user is not signed in then an email confirmation is sent and a link must be clicked to confirm the subscription. I'm sure there will be a lot of false submissions from web bots, I still need to implement a few things like an easy way to purge unverified records older than x days. The newsletter is only sent to verified addresses. There is also a nice new progress bar for showing the progress of mailing to a large list.

Its also possible to put <portal:Subscribe id="subscribe1" runat="server" /> in the layout.master file if you wanted the sign up on all pages. I will need to work on new documentation for the newsletter soon.

Best,

Joe

11/11/2009 9:36:52 AM
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Re: Newsletter Feature

Just released mojoPortal 2.3.2.9 which features major improvements to the Newsletter.

Best,

Joe

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