Show Thread Enhancements - Limited Guest Viewing -- Motivate Guests to Register

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.

[Ted S]

Originally Posted by Geisthund99

Change: TYPE=MyISAM to Engine=MyISAM
Works for Mysql 5 plus
HTH

Fixed in version 2.1.0 - MyISAM is not required so we'll default to whatever your mySQL install uses.

[mathforum]

This is a great mod! I'm really hoping this will up our registration. Question, if you go to our site http://www.mathhelpboards.com/thread...Welcome-to-MHB as a guest the guest message appears but it's not in the yellow background that other notices are? What CSS option can I change for this?

[Ted S]

You would need to change the output template to wrap it into whatever css attribute you want. The template is limited_guest_viewing

[mathforum]

Originally Posted by Ted S

You would need to change the output template to wrap it into whatever css attribute you want. The template is limited_guest_viewing

Thank you! Why isn't it showing in the same color as your example pictures (grey)? I would actually prefer that color so it doesn't look too monotonous but it's showing up without wrapping at all.

I tried using the following css in additional.css but nothing changed unfortunately.

.thread_controls lgvcontrol {background: #E9E9E9;}

[Ted S]

Originally Posted by mathforum

Thank you! Why isn't it showing in the same color as your example pictures (grey)? I would actually prefer that color so it doesn't look too monotonous but it's showing up without wrapping at all.

I tried using the following css in additional.css but nothing changed unfortunately.

.thread_controls lgvcontrol {background: #E9E9E9;}

Because on that test forum the template uses a css element defined elsewhere... You'll need to find the right attribute to assign to this one... using firebug in the firefox browser can give you a head start.

[cooljeba]

The following dependencies were not met:
This product is not compatible with version 4.2.0 of vBulletin. (Compatible starting with 4.0.0 beta 4 / Incompatible with 4.1.0 alpha 1 and greater)

It is imcompatible with 4.2 ? any other similiar mod which is compatible .

Thanks

[ProFifaLeagues]

Working Fine on 4.2 for me mate

[Ted S]

Originally Posted by cooljeba

It is imcompatible with 4.2 ? any other similiar mod which is compatible .

Thanks

That a mod is not working on your install does not mean it is incompatible with a version. LGV is live and working fine on many, many 4.2 installs.

[TheChief]

installed and exactly what is needed on my board

Kudos, it allows a great teaser to potential new members

Thanks again

Chief (a non-stat measuring forum admin)

[mathforum]

Originally Posted by Ted S

Because on that test forum the template uses a css element defined elsewhere... You'll need to find the right attribute to assign to this one... using firebug in the firefox browser can give you a head start.

I've tried and can't find it. I'm not just being lazy and I don't want to waste your time.

Anyone willing to look into this? I'm willing to send you something small for your time if need be.