Show Thread Enhancements - Next/Previous Thread Title Replacements

Keywords: Thread, Newest, Oldest, SHOWTHREAD, SEO

Description:

Replaces the ? Previous Thread | Next Thread ? links located at the bottom of the SHOWTHREAD output with their respective thread titles. Adds 2 additional queries.

Details:

This hack functions exactly like the current links, except now users can see the actual thread titles of the next newest and next oldest thread. Someone said this could(?) help with SEO somewhere along the line. I don't claim to know enough to validate this statement. I developed the hack because it simply provided more information to the user, possibly enticing them to click with a thread title that may peak their interest.

I've also never been fond of the location of these links originally, at the bottom, so I've included an option via the AdminCP where you can opt to relocate the links to the top of the page just below the navbar (see screenshots below).

Installation:

1. Download and import the product-nextprevtitle_v2.1.xml file via the Product Manager.

2. Optionally, you may configure alternate placement via your AdminCP (vBulletin Options > Next/Previous Thread Titles)

3. ???

4. Profit

Version History:

v1.0 - Initial Release
v2.0 - Added ability to choose placement; Added template for end-user configuration
v2.1 - Adapted to work with 3.6.3

* Occasionally, you may notice a link beying displayed as "-" rather than a thread title. This is normal. This simply means there is no thread which is newer (or older) than the current thread being viewed. This same functionality is in vBulletin by default.

[Lionel]

works fine, thanks again

[Mr Pink]

Installed. Thanks. Great mod.

EDIT: For 3.6.3 it doesn't work.

[magnus]

Originally Posted by Mr Pink

Installed. Thanks. Great mod.

EDIT: For 3.6.3 it doesn't work.

I just confirmed that this does in fact work with 3.6.3. Tested on a fresh 3.6.3 installation and everything works flawlessly. Your problem lies elsewhere.

[Mr Pink]

Ok, excuse me.
I try to explain to you my problem. When I click on the thread title, it give me the next/old thread, ok, but when I re-try to click on it, so to go to another ordered thread, it give me the same page (even if there are new/old thread). I have try to empity my chace but nothing.. cookie, but nothing..

[PabloAM]

Originally Posted by Mr Pink

Ok, excuse me.
I try to explain to you my problem. When I click on the thread title, it give me the next/old thread, ok, but when I re-try to click on it, so to go to another ordered thread, it give me the same page (even if there are new/old thread). I have try to empity my chace but nothing.. cookie, but nothing..

Same problem

[magnus]

Originally Posted by Mr Pink

Ok, excuse me.
I try to explain to you my problem. When I click on the thread title, it give me the next/old thread, ok, but when I re-try to click on it, so to go to another ordered thread, it give me the same page (even if there are new/old thread). I have try to empity my chace but nothing.. cookie, but nothing..

I'm sorry, but I cannot replicate the problem you are experiencing. I've tested every aspect of this product and it's working as intended each time.

I've tested it on a fresh 3.6.3 install as well as a 3.6.2 -> 3.6.3 upgrade.

*EDIT: I've managed to replicate the problem. I'm working on it as we speak.

[magnus]

The 3.6.3 bug has been fixed. Please download and import the v2.1 XML.

[Mr Pink]

Thanks magnus, now I try it again.

[Mr Pink]

Yes, now it works with no problems!
Thanks really magnus.

[magnus]

Originally Posted by Mr Pink

Yes, now it works with no problem!
Thanks really magnus.

No problem, thanks for pointing it out.