Mini Mods - Redirect guests to register page from no permission page. Increase Registrations

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This hack will redirect gusts from pages commonly not accessible by them to a custom message page where they can continue to register or login.

To Install:
1. Upload product via AdminCP -> Product Manager
2. Configure options vBulletin Options -> Guest Redirect System

New Templates
1. custom_gdirect

Database Changes
1. None

Setup Instructions
1. All settings can be found under vBulletin Options -> Guest Redirect System with a brief explanation.

Whats it do?
This modification redirects users from standard error no permission page to a custom one where you can enter more information about your site or product, as well as let registered members login.

Purpose?
Increase conversion rate of guests

Future Plans
The professional version will have a quick register form and extended options as well as fully phrased

Requirements
1. Should work on all vBulletin version from 3.5 to 3.8. Tested on vBulletin version 3.7.4PL1 and confirmed working.

Uninstall Instructions
Remove Product using vBulletin Product Manager

FAQ
Does this mess with my search engine rankings?
No, this has no effect on your rankings at all.

Can you add additional pages like albums and groups
Yes, in a future version there will be support for more pages

Can you have my babies
Sorry no, currently not possible at this time

Can I donate something for your time
Yes, donations are greatly appreciated, and allow you to remove the copyright

Can i remove the copyright
No, in exchange for my hardwork and time, and your forum registrations increasing, the least you can do is leave the small copyright in place

What does the pro version contain
vBulletin Guest Redirection Pro information

[UltraFanatics]

Originally Posted by FRDS

Yes it will redirect a spider,BUT only if it is trying to post a new thread, reply to a thread, use the search and whatever other plugin you have enabled.

Since if the spider tries to do that action anyone its redirected to a error page, there is 0 harm done redirecting it to a register page instead.

Bottom line: It has no affect on spiders

Ive done it for the showthread though, so will this bugger things up?

[youradhere4222]

It shouldn't harm spiders anymore than it did before you installed this modification.

If you guest can view threads, then it's okay. If they cannot, then there might be a problem.

I don't know how spiders work, but if they do click links, there isn't going to be any real difference in them being redirected to a no permission page or a registration page.

[youradhere4222]

Also, I have a question. If a registered member gets a no permission message, will anything change?

[SEOvB]

No, because they'll only get that if not logged in.

I suggest adding either a login box to the register template, or adding a link for Already registered users to login someplace else

[youradhere4222]

Originally Posted by FRDS

No, because they'll only get that if not logged in.

I suggest adding either a login box to the register template, or adding a link for Already registered users to login someplace else

What template should I add $navbar in and where do I put it specifically?

[UltraFanatics]

Originally Posted by youradhere4222

It shouldn't harm spiders anymore than it did before you installed this modification.

If you guest can view threads, then it's okay. If they cannot, then there might be a problem.

I changed the mod so guests couldn't read the threads, therefore it means spiders can't either so I best change it unfortunately

[SEOvB]

Originally Posted by youradhere4222

What template should I add $navbar in and where do I put it specifically?

By default the $navbar variable won't work in the register template.

1. You could copy and paste your entire navbar template into the Registration Templates -> Register directly after the $header code

2. Simply copy and paste the login code from the navbar, and insert it into the register template as well.

If you need help with either one, just let me know

[ECMatt90]

FRDS,

Can you walk us through that please?

[SEOvB]

Yes sorry for the delay.

If your login box is in your navbar (most are).

1. AdminCP -> Styles and Template -> Your Theme -> Navigation and Breadcrumb Templates -> Navbar --- select and copy that entire template (do not edit this template)

2. From Your Theme -> REgistration Templates -> Register ---- Paste the entire code from the navbar template, after the $header text. Save

This should provide a login box on your registration page.

[Julrou]

Hi there !

I installed that hack, works great but... not in memberlist.php page.

You can see it at : http://www.informatiquefacile.eu/forums


What must i do ?

Thks. :up:


Jul.