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Limited Guest Viewing -- Motivate Guests to Register
Version: 2.1.0, by Ted S Ted S is offline
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Category: Show Thread Enhancements - Version: 4.x.x Rating:
Released: 12-26-2009 Last Update: 07-20-2012 Installs: 935
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With vBulletin, forum guests are able to view endless amounts of content without being directly asked or forced to register no matter how many times they come back. The purpose of the Limited Guest Viewing System is to drive in registrations [or membership upgrades] by limiting the number of threads guests [or certain membergroups] are able to view without interruption.

This plugin offers two options which can be used to drive in more registrations. The first option allows you to show a reminder message or advertisement after a guest has viewed a certain number of threads. The second option puts up a roadblock stopping guests from viewing threads altogether after reaching a certain number of views. Both options work together to encourage and ultimately force anonymous visitors to either register or login but can also be used separately based on your individual needs.

Install Instructions:
Read the install file. Customize via admin settings & templates.

Customizing the content / messages:
To customize which messages appear or what they say, go to vBulletin options, select the ?Limited Guest Viewing System? group and configure the options as desired. Each phase can be modified by adding translation text. Through the ACP you can enable or disable each option, specify the number of threads that can be viewed before the option is enabled and input any forums you wish to exclude from being blocked.

Search Engine Bots (Spiders):
Anything that changes your forum viewing can impact how search engines treat it. The cookie approach used by this modification is bypassed by many bots and, since people can still view posts, cloaking should not apply. Users with IP logging may face more restrictions although a filtering system lets defined spiders pass. This plugin is intended to limit repetitive viewing and not restrict people from single views.

For a full explanation of the impact on bots read the install file before asking questions.


Usergroup Limitations:

Version 2.1 introduces basic usergroup limiting with the same rules & messages guests get. Based on demand this may be extended to a per-usergroup level restriction and messaging in the future.

Change Log:
- 7.21.2012 - Update to 2.1.0 which adds usergroup limiting, fixes mySQL 5.5 support, removes the need for template editing, cleans up install guide. Upgrading is optional.

Mod Philosophy -- Drive Your Own Success:
All of my mods are inspired by my work in the digital industry and are designed to drive registrations, interaction or other engagement activities the core platform does not address. Each is designed to fit a general need by providing a starting point but it's on you to decide how to make things work to their best possible outcome. Don't stay in the box.

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ya bro it just doesn't resize the banner up top automatically once placing a image didn't know how to do that
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A suggestion, maybe beyond the scope of this mod, of giving the option so that instead of giving the message that you need to log in or register, you could instead show a HTML Advertisement with a 'Continue to thread' option below it and a statement that logged in members do not see these advertisements.

That way you are nudging your users to be logged in/registered to get rid of annoying adverts while also increasing your advertising exposure for those who refuse.
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Is this ok with 4.1.3
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Just installed on 4.1.3.. and it works smashin.. thanks

can you explain what Excluded Forum Ids is all about or point me in the right direction

sorry in a bit new at all this..but we all had to start somewhere...... thanks
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can you explain what Excluded Forum Ids is all about or point me in the right direction
I would imagine if you had say, a Help forum or an Introductions forum you might want to exclude those, thus allowing guests to read all they wanted in those forums.
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I would imagine if you had say, a Help forum or an Introductions forum you might want to exclude those, thus allowing guests to read all they wanted in those forums.
Exactly! :up:
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Ted why does this mod is mentioned as not supported?

If I install it and I have bugs in my forum won't you help me to fix the problem?
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Ted why does this mod is mentioned as not supported?

If I install it and I have bugs in my forum won't you help me to fix the problem?
Good question.

Some members have the belief that by "supported mod" entitles them to immediate, comprehensive support of any and all issues and can become quite upset when it is not provided. My mods are intended to be starting points for people who wish to enhance their sites with stronger marketing and call to action messages but are not end all solutions and may at times become outdated or conflict with other addons -- ideally you extend them far beyond what I have done -- being the same will rarely make you standout.

I do try to respond to all questions in a timely manner but do not promise any support level. If you are looking for a specific support commitment I do not suggest using my mods.
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I see....You are hosest. Thank you for that!

At least do you examine if your mods are compatible with the latest vBulletin versions when released?

For example I see in the mods install info inside the rar file that this mod is 4.o.x compatible. Did you check if this mod is 4.1.3 compatible?
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Did you check if this mod is 4.1.3 compatible?
You can never count on a mod's author to check function in the newest releases. They can only guarantee it works with whatever release they are using. They, like the rest of us, depend on people with the latest versions to let us know if there are problems.

Since it's incumbent on you to read the entire thread before installing any mod, chances are you'll know just from the last page if anyone's having trouble. In this specific case your answer appears not more than a half dozen posts above yours: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....&postcount=314.
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