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| Solution | Advanced Content Management • Consumer Products |
TiemMyScarf.com is a boutique e-commerce site that specializes in scarves.
The site had a very simple set of requirements: videos about how to tie a scarf; an ecommerce boutique (for which we used Virtuemart); and a blog.
We wanted to create a video library of ways to tie a scarf, but we were unhappy with other solutions: the extensions that are specifically built for handling videos did not provide other features like allowing us to create very customized module views, add additional custom field information, etc. Also, they didn't leverage Joomla's core content section/category structure.
We chose JReviews because it gave us all the flexibility we needed, plus the ability to create very custom layouts for both modules and core component views. By creating a field to reference a YouTube video, we got the best of all worlds: working within Joomla's familiar content structure, but with more control over layout and extra fields.
JReviews is basically being used as a "vlog", a video blog. We will eventually also use it for reviews in the ecommerce area but using Everywhere with the Virtuemart integration.
JReviews extends Joomla to make it a truly robust system. We really appreciate that JReviews builds on Joomla's native section/category/articles rather than creating a secondary content repository; by doing so, we’re able to use the same content with other 3rd-party extensions. The templating system makes it possible to create any type of view or module, taking Joomla from a simple and basic CMS to one that is absolutely configurable and customizable.
| Solution | Advanced Content Management • Consumer Products • Entertainment |
An editorial staff and user driven review site for movies, blu-ray, digital media, video games and other technology.
We were looking for something that had a very intricate backend that allowed for a relational database. We got something that helped us build very detailed databases and that allowed us (through little effort) to make our site more searchable and accessible to the outside world while allowing users to add their own opinions. We could not have been happier with JReviews.
JReviews is, well, for reviews! Since we mainly do reviews it seemed like a natural fit. We had certain requirements - configurable field types, cross searching, weighted scoring tight integration with the CMS(Joomla). Again, we got more than we anticipated originally! In addition, having the ability to use the built in thickbox for images without an additional plug ins is a great plus and the templates are well commented and easy to adjust.
We use it for everything. We currently have over 700+ reviews and it compliments those needs. Our Frontpage uses JReviews modules in three module positions to highlight the newest reviews from the primary categories we review on - Games, DVDS and Anime. It also is used to generate our section pages and is used within the content using a JReviews template that has been modified to allow for tabbed reviews with related items using sliding drop downs. This and various other little bits help make our site look and feel professional. It created a very solid backbone that established an organized system that works and integrates related articles together using the fields configured within JReviews. In addition, our authors don't even need to really think about what's been set up in the backend. From the front end the submission process is seamless.
First and foremost, the support from Alejandro has been unrivaled. He dedicates himself to clarifying any issues and correcting them. Service goes a long way and it shows. Now, to the beef. It fits our mold for our review site perfectly. It allows us to do so many things that we didn't feel Joomla could provide. It allows us to do a lot of relationships between fields. JReviews submission interface works well within Joomla's interface and allows for our authors to work on what they need to do, submit reviews.
| Solution | Consumer Products |
iPhone Speaker Reviews is the premier resource for iPhone Speaker information. The site provides the best information on all iPhone Speakers, buying and brand guides as well as editorial and user reviews.
When designing iPhone Speaker Reviews we needed a system that would:
• display different custom attributes
• allow users to leave reviews
• separate editor reviews from user reviews
• have a flexible layout to maximize usability
• incorporate advertising and affiliate links
• be easy to manage and update
• keeps costs low so profitability could be reached sooner
JReviews was chosen because of the extensive list of features, excellent support and continued development. JReviews 2.0 has all of the functional requirements we needed and the theme templating system was flexible enough to meet our design requirements.
JReviews runs the core functionality of iPhone Speaker Reviews. When visitors first arrive at the home page, they are presented with several ways to find what they are looking for. These features are all JReviews elements. From the Editor top rated speakers, to the newest listing and user reviews, to searching the site using custom JReviews fields, JReviews provides it all. When the visitor finds a speaker system they are interested in, they are taken to the detail page where they learn about the unique features, read the editor and user reviews, and have the ability to leave their own review.
JReviews has allowed us to create and implement a sustainable business model. This model consists of a full featured review website, user generated content, and low costs. Using JReviews and good SEO techniques, which JReviews accommodates, we are able to achieve high search engine placement, consistent traffic, and steady advertising income. JReviews has allowed us to take several hobby sites to real revenue producing sites.
| Solution | Consumer Products • Social Networking |
Kumbooka is a Social Shopping site with a twist. Most sites build recommendations around the stuff we buy, kumbooka however works on the stuff we own. Users add their "Stuff" to their "Shelves" and then can become expert reviewers, on-line traders and trusted advisers.
The strength of Kumbooka is our unique "Search & Find" engine. You can find the stuff you own by typing a few keywords or even a barcode. Our key requirement was a well structured database that we could parse the search results into, and from there, allow the user to do more with their stuff, including reviewing items they own. Data entry into the database (listings) had to be transparent to the user.
JReviews offered everything we were looking for, more or less out of the box. As Kumbooka was to be built around "Social Networking" the fact that jReviews had support for Community Builder, and JomSocial, was another deciding factor.
Apart from acting as our database for the parsed search results, jReviews is linking our users together by the stuff they add. Although items are first added with our own "Search & Add" engine, even at this early stage, jReviews is the receiver of the data. Once added, most other "Stuff" functions are done directly from within jReviews. We have probably not yet pushed it to it’s limits, but we are using related modules, embedded into jReviews core. We are using the $customfield variables to a great extent, allowing users from different countries to have relevant product links etc. JReviews $customfield is also used to find other users that already own items being viewed, and really allows us to knit the whole site together.
The support on this product is second to none. The developer even assists with integration of other components into JReviews, whilst at the same time, observing trends in the Joomla market place. For example JReviews was ready to support JomSocial integration, almost as JomSocial launched.
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