Add-On Releases - Amazon Store Integration

Finally, I've gotten around to putting together a version of the Amazon Store integration mod for vBulletin 3.6.

This mod allows you to add an Amazon store to your vBulletin. You can set it to search for a particular keyword, for different types of items - CDs, DVDs, Clothing, etc. A sample of the store in action is available here: http://www.lidragracing.com/amazon_store.php.

You will need to sign up for Amazon Web Services to get an AWS key in order for this to work. In addition, you need to have PHP 5 installed on your server.

Installation is very simple, upload 3 files, import the xml file and then add a link to the store in your navigation bar. See the attached file "ECS Amazon Store.txt" for the exact installation instructions.

Give it a try, let me know what you think. Make sure you click "Mark as Installed" if you've installed it.

Also, if you intall it and use it, please post the URL you have it installed at so I can see how it's being used.

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To upgrade to a newer version, re-upload the php files and then import the xml product file. Afterwards go to the admin control panel to check to make sure all of the fields are filled in properly.

[mikelbeck]

Originally Posted by masons

never mind.. works wonderful!
IT was a php5 issue!

Ok, good.

GREAT MOD.. thanks!


How can we put a little preview on the mainpage with a list of titles?

Eh... What do you mean?

[yoyoyoyo]

Originally Posted by mikelbeck

Eh... What do you mean?

I think he is asking for something like a vba cmps module

[mikelbeck]

Originally Posted by yoyoyoyo

I think he is asking for something like a vba cmps module

Oh... I'll see what I can do.

[puertoblack2003]

upgraded and works wonderful,nice extra features too

[mikelbeck]

Originally Posted by puertoblack2003

upgraded and works wonderful,nice extra features too

Good to hear.

[Kihon Kata]

Im kinda afraid of this:

There are new options and you'll have to update your .htaccess if you want the descriptive URLs to work properly. Note that you will need mod_rewrite for this to work as well.

[mikelbeck]

Originally Posted by Kihon Kata

Im kinda afraid of this:

No need to be. If you don't use the "descriptive URLs" function, then you won't need to make any changes to your .htaccess.

[cdi320]

Hello and THANKS for the Mod

(i upgraded my server to php5 only for this future )

First
How do i get fixed the problem with german letters? They look for example so : römisch (should be "r?misch")

Second
You have automated the Page-Title and the URL (seo-ed), is it possible to automate also the Meta-Description and the Keywords?

Third
There are many many Links to the Storearticles, is it possible to have the option "no follow"
(or how can i fix it manually?)


Fourth

"Customer Reviews" (only this phrase) is in english

Fifth
There are no "rating stars" only the phrase: "Rating: x out of x"

[vitrag24]

amazing
can admin get some % on each purchase?

[djbaxter]

Originally Posted by mikelbeck

I would think that your .COM ID would get credit for it, I don't think it matters what Amazon site a person orders from. But I'm not positive about that.

No. I also have Associates accounts for both .com and .ca - they are quite separate. If the link specifies the .com version and the .com associates ID, it isn't going to do me any good if someone orders from .ca - it's the same as if they ordered from .uk.co or .de where I don't even have an associates account.

Another example: If you have a balance of $10 from the .com account and $10 from the .ca account, and you need a minimum of $20 for payout, you cannot get those two combined. I tried.