Joomla! shoutbox installation instructions

Here is a guide for how you add a shoutbox to your Joomla! managed web site.

1. Create a free shoutbox at http://www.freeshoutbox.net/

2. Copy the shoutbox code generated on the startpage once you login at FreeShoutbox.net.

3. For this installation we need a HTML module. Head over to http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/edition/custom-code-in-modules/16359 and download Custom HTML Advanced (free).

4. Login as admin on your Joomla! web site, hold your mouse over Extensions and click on its submenu Extensions Manager.

5. Browse the module you just downloaded (Custom HTML Advanced) and click on Upload & Install.

6. Hold your mouse over Extensions again, but this time you click on Module Manager instead.

7. Once there, you will notice the new title Custom HTML advanced (JTricks.com). Click on it to start editing!

8. Firstly, hide the title. After that, you need to choose the position for your module. I decided to go with the sidebar, as it is always available. Also, remember to assign your module to the page you want it to be displayed on.

9. Add your shoutbox code in the Custom HTML box to the right: http://efreepics.net/images/joomla2sho.png

Tip! Adjust the height and width of your shoutbox.

10. Save & Close.

11. The result should look something like this: http://efreepics.net/images/joomlashou.png

I hope you find this information useful! Feel free to add any questions, suggestions or comments to this blog post.

phpBB3 shoutbox installation instructions

Here is a guide for how you add a shoutbox to your phpBB3 forum.

1. Create a free shoutbox at http://www.freeshoutbox.net/

2. Copy the shoutbox code generated on the startpage once you login at FreeShoutbox.net.

3. Login to your phpBB3 account (ACP), go to Styles » Templates

4. Click on Edit on your current template and look for overall_footer.html

5. Paste the shoutbox code just above < div class="copyright">Powered by < a href="http://www.phpbb.com/">phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group

If done correctly, it should look something like this: http://efreepics.net/images/phpbb3shou.png

This way the shoutbox is always accessible for live chat, no matter what in which forum/topic you are.

6. Once the code is in place, click Submit and you are done with the shoutbox installation!

I hope you find this information useful! Feel free to add any questions, suggestions or comments to this blog post.

Sound on new message

The checkbox for enabling sound for new messages is now persistent stored in a cookie. It should now remain checked if you post a message or refresh the page.

Wordpress shoutbox installation instructions

Here is a guide for how you add a shoutbox to your Wordpress blog

1. Create a free shoutbox at http://www.freeshoutbox.net/

2. Copy the HTML shoutbox code generated on the login startpage at FreeShoutbox.net.

3. Login to Wordpress, go to Appearance » Editor

4. On the right menu, called Templates, look for Sidebar (sidebar.php) and click on it.

5. Paste the shoutbox code just below < ?php endif; // end sidebar widget area ?>

Tip! I suggest that you lower the width to a maximum of 260 (instead of the usual 500). Thus it does not end up outside the sidebar.

If done correctly, it should look something like this: http://efreepics.net/images/wordpresss.png

6. Once the code is in place, click Update File and enjoy your freshly installed shoutbox.

I hope you find this information useful! Feel free to add any questions, suggestions or comments to this blog post.

Shouts per page

You can now choose how many shouts per page you like, login to your admin panel at http://www.freeshoutbox.net/ and you can set it from the Settings-tab.

IPv6-support!

Probably as the first shoutbox provider freeshoutbox.net now have full support for IP version 6. The forum and the blog isn't ready yet as they are externally hosted. IPv6 is the new protocol for sending packets over the Internet:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPv6

Session handling bug

There was a bug in the session handling system so your name could be counted twice or more. It also caused problems in the login system. The bug should be fixed now, please report in the forums if you still have these issues.

And BTW, the server firmware has been updated and a disk in the RAID-array has been replaced. I'm currently working on upgrading the server monitoring for maximum reliability.