End-User Options - SEOvB - Guest Redirection System Lite

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This hack will redirect guests from pages commonly not accessible by them to a custom message page where they can continue to register or login. There are two version of this Mod. The Lite and Pro version. There are three screen shoots on this posts. The Pro version can be found on our website.

1. Before this Mod
2. After this Mod (Lite Version)
3. After this Mod (Pro Version)

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

Requirements
1. Should work on all vBulletin version in 4.0.x. Tested on vBulletin version 4.0.0, 4.0.1 & 4.0.2 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 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 our work 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
Visit vBulletin Guest Redirection Pro for detail information

[Skyrider]

I'm a bit confused. I've installed it, logged out and went to a page where guests aren't allowed to go. The only thing I see are the first 2 images as examples, but nothing like the third one. Nor can I see within your instructions to alter the custom message, as the "Guest Redirect System Lite" options only gives re-direct options rather than altering messages or code.

Even without the plugin, altering the message you get at the guest access denied page can easily be altered via the language phrases.

*EDIT:
I see what this plugin is about. Re-directing from and or using specific features. But it still doesn't explain how to alter the text. Would be great to share the info to the third screenshot to re-direct to the register/login page like yours.

[archet1337]

This can come in handy *Tagged*

[SEOvB]

Originally Posted by FF|Skyrider

I'm a bit confused. I've installed it, logged out and went to a page where guests aren't allowed to go. The only thing I see are the first 2 images as examples, but nothing like the third one. Nor can I see within your instructions to alter the custom message, as the "Guest Redirect System Lite" options only gives re-direct options rather than altering messages or code.

Even without the plugin, altering the message you get at the guest access denied page can easily be altered via the language phrases.

*EDIT:
I see what this plugin is about. Re-directing from and or using specific features. But it still doesn't explain how to alter the text. Would be great to share the info to the third screenshot to re-direct to the register/login page like yours.

Hi there,

We're sorry about the confusion. The third Image that you see is the Pro version and only that version allows you to edit wording. We'll modify our description to prevent confustion.

[SiteTalkZone]

Great Mod! Especially the Pro version. It really helps!

EXCELLENT!!

[BSMedia]

Glad to see you got this updated for 4.0 Jarvis!

Excellent mod!

[JAFRI]

Thanks, very nice,

[Rich]

Originally Posted by FRDS

The third Image that you see is the Pro version and only that version allows you to edit wording. We'll modify our description to prevent confustion.

I took a look at the plugin and don't see why they wouldn't be able to simply edit the custom_gdirect template to modify the wording. That doesn't require the pro version to do.

They just need to modify this:

PHP Code:

                    <h3 class="blocksubhead">Hello Guest,<br />You are currently viewing this page because you are not logged in or haven't registered yet. If you are already a member login below. If you aren't a member let me tell you about some of our great features you can enjoy as one!</h3>
                    <div class="blockrow restore">
                        <ol>
                            <li>All members get to interact within our community with others, send and receive private messages, create new topics for discussions, and answer others.</li>
                            <li>Registration is fast and free, only takes a few seconds so why not take the time and <a href="register.php?" target="_blank"><b>register now</b></a></li>
                            
                        </ol>
                    </div> 


[setjo1980ya]

I found 1 issue due to this addon

When someone click on reply to thread or Add new post on forum page without login
For example here if you click on "Reply to thread"
http://college-chat-rooms.gradchat.n...te-school.html

then it will take you here
http://college-chat-rooms.gradchat.net/gdirect.php
And here if you add login info

Username: harry
Password: limalima

then it will give error
http://college-chat-rooms.gradchat.net/%7B$vbulletin-%3Eurl%7D

"Page not found"

But if you already logged in by entering username and password from login box and then click on Reply to thread then everything works fine.

I have found that this issue solved after disabling this addon
Guest Redirection System Professional



Now when I disabled this addon then it worked fine.

But for finding the error I had to disable all addons one by one and then enabled the addons. such as VBSEO,Guest Redirection System Professional

I first disabled all these addons and then enabled
Vbseo
Guest Redirection System Professional

But after this I found that my custom page is not shown
http://college-chat-rooms.gradchat.net/we-support.php

And this one also
http://college-chat-rooms.gradchat.net/sendmessage.php

I also get these errors in Suspect file version
gdirect.php File not recognized as part of vBulletin
member_inlinemod.php File not found
moderation.php File not found
sendmessage.php File not found
showgroups.php File not found
we-support.php File not recognized as part of vBulletin

Scanned 2 files./clientscript/libraries
DD_belatedPNG_0.0.8a.js File does not contain expected contents
Scanned 2 files./clientscript/yui
Scanned 2 files./images/regimage/fonts
Scanned 194 files./includes
class_core.php File does not contain expected contents
vbseo_serviceupdate.php File not found
Scanned 2 files./includes/facebook
Scanned 8 files./includes/paymentapi
Scanned 29 files./includes/xml
cssrollup_vbseo.xml File not recognized as part of vBulletin
Scanned 11 files./vb/search
searchtools.php File does not contain expected contents
Scanned 18 files./vbseo/includes
functions_vbseo_ui.php File not recognized as part of vBulletin
functions_vbseo_ui_profile.php File not recognized as part of vBulletin
md5_sums_crawlability_vbseo.php File not found
vbseo_serviceupdate.php File not recognized as part of vBulletin
Scanned 20 files./vbseo/resources/xml
.htaccess File not found
config.xml File does not contain expected contents
vbseo_urls_007.xml File not recognized as part of vBulletin
vbseocp_romanian.xml File not recognized as part of vBulletin
vbseocp_russian_utf-8.xml File not recognized as part of vBulletin
vbseocp_turkce_utf-8.xml File not recognized as part of vBulletin

[setjo1980ya]

I have solved the custom page issue
http://college-chat-rooms.gradchat.net/we-support.php

And this page also works fine
http://college-chat-rooms.gradchat.net/sendmessage.php

But addon is still giving the issue therefore I have to disable this
Guest Redirection System Lite

Pl. let me know how to solve this addon issue?