iJoomla Search & Archive

"much more advanced than the standard built-in Joomla! search"

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:07:42 +0100

"I'm a happy user of iJoomla's Search & Archive component. It works great, and it's much more advanced than the standard built-in Joomla! search. "

iJoomla Search & Archive Clients

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:07:03 +0100

Can I use iJoomla Search & Archive on more than one domain?

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:12:14 +0100

No, but you can install iJoomla Search & Archive on one domain and on any sub domains or sub directories.

Under what license did you release the iJoomla Search & Archive extension?

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:11:48 +0100

iJoomla Search & Archive was released under a commercial license. Our extensions are not derivative works, so they don't have to be released under the GPL license. The only exception is the search module which is released under GPL alone.

How do I access the archive page?

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:10:47 +0100

Login to the admin backend, go to iJoomla Search and Archive and click on the archive icon. Copy the URL that appears on the tab and create a new menu item that links to this URL. You can omit the beginning of the URL (http://www.yourdomain.com) if you want to move this site to your production site.

How do I access the search page?

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:10:27 +0100

By simply creating a menu item that links to the iJoomla Search & Archive component. Search and you'll be taken to the search page.

Can I change the colors of the keywords on search results?

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:10:07 +0100

Yes, you can control the color of text and the background of ten keywords, just like Google's cache feature. Go wild.

Does the search include the forum or mosets tree?

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:09:47 +0100

Not at this point. The extension will only search in content items: static, dynamic, live or archived.

How are the article thumbnails generated?

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:09:20 +0100

The thumbnails are automatically generated from your article images. If you placed an image on the article's image tab, iJoomla Search will use the first image it finds there to generate a thumbnail. If there's no image in the image tab, it will use the first image in the intro text. And if there's no image there, it will take the first image it finds in the full text of the article. All thumbnails generated are real thumbnails and not a resized version of the same file. It makes the pag ...

How are the archive page and search results styled?

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:08:54 +0100

On the whole, we've used style classes that already exist on your template's css file, so the style should be consistent with the rest of the site. However, you can enter any existing class name for each element on the style tab. On some elements, we've allowed you to set your own style: for example, on the background and border of search result items.

I'd like to show only archived items on the archive page. Is that possible?

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:08:15 +0100

Yes. Just change the settings on the archive tab on the backend.

I have some sections and categories that I don't want visitors to search

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:07:52 +0100

You can easily choose which sections and categories to search. Just un-publish the sections/categories you don't want your visitors to search.

Do you have a manual?

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:06:46 +0100

No, we didn't feel you'd need it. It's such a straightforward extension and every field on the backend has an info icon next to it with an explanation. It's pretty tough to get lost with this one.

Can I choose which search fields to show on the search page?

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:06:17 +0100

Yes, you can choose to show or hide any of the search fields you want.

What are the different zones in the archive?

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:05:52 +0100

We've divided the archive page into different areas and called each area a "zone." These zones can be used to display sections/categories, authors, and a whole lot more. Not only can you choose which zone to display, you can also set their layout and redefine their order. It's completely flexible. So if all the articles on your site are written by the same person, for example, you'd probably want to leave out the Author Zone. However, if you have many contributors, you could use the zo ...

What is the difference between the regular Joomla search page and the iJoomla search page?

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:04:47 +0100

You can see a complete comparison table here. iJoomla Search gives your visitors many more options for browsing your site, including the ability to search by author, date and category. They'll find what they're looking for, stay on your site longer, and be more likely take action, whether that's clicking an ad unit, signing up to your newsletter or buying a product. ...

What are the benefits of iJoomla Search & Archive?

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:04:10 +0100

There are lots of benefits! The biggest is that it helps you get more out of your existing content. Instead of leaving your vintage articles buried in the depths of your site, users can find them, retrieve them and read them. Offering an advanced search function that ensures your users find what they're looking for will also make your site more user-friendly and increase your site's stickiness. That's all good news for you.

What you get

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:44:24 +0100

A Search Module
A Component

Archive page
Advanced search page

Free upgrades for life!
Free support

Index

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:07:26 +0100

iJoomla Search & Archive Change Log

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:54:33 +0100

Version 1.0.8 Pagination to tables on search results Fixed problems with sections/categories showing/not showing when should Enhanced search module Version 1.0.7 Fixed some bugs related to languages, images and pagination Version 1.0.6 Corrected display of date syntax Aadded mambot support to content boxes Fixed display of weeks on archive page Fixed search in article title Fixed years, now the years are dynamic Fixed hard coded words Version 1.0.4 Fixed some is ...

Full Feature list

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:52:58 +0100

Full feature list of iJoomla Search & Archive

Search Module

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:48:46 +0100

iJoomla Search & Archive includes a free search module which is very similar to the core Joomla search module. Our module however generates results from the iJoomla Search & Archive component and therefore offers additional features. Simply replace your current search module with the iJoomla Search & Archive module and place it in the same position.

Colorful Results

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:48:21 +0100

Any keyword entered into the search box will appear highlighted in the search results. Multiple keywords will appear in different colors (up to a maximum of ten, after which the colors will repeat.) Highlight color is customizable on the backend, by selecting the "Color" tab and choosing the background color and text color for the first, second, third etc. keywords.

JoomFish Support

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:46:18 +0100

iJoomla Search & Archive is completely compatible with JoomFish. Install a language in your language manager and when your visitors select that language from the drop down menu on the front end, both the archive and the search page will be displayed in that language.

Full Integration With iJoomla Magazine And iJoomla News Portal

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:45:47 +0100

iJoomla Search & Archive has been created at the special request of our iJoomla Magazine and iJoomla News Portal customers. Naturally, this component works smoothly with both those two popular extensions.

Search Results

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:42:48 +0100

With iJoomla Search & Archive, you can fully control your search results, from the elements to include (such as date, author, category, etc.) to the color of the background. You can even show a thumbnail of the article, automatically generated from your content item's images, include the article's word count, allow linking to more articles from the same section/category/author, etc. and a whole lot more. It's like Search on steroids.

Search Page

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:32:16 +0100

The iJoomla Search & Archive extension brings a new level of search to your site. Compare the regular Joomla search page with the iJoomla search page. Not only do users receive more options on the search page itself, but they also get more in the search results.

Archive Page

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:25:11 +0100

iJoomla Search & Archive allows publishers to display a highly organized archive page, making it simple for users to find vintage content. Readers can browse your site by looking at all or some of these zones:

Sections & Categories
Years and month
Last 7 days
Last 4 weeks
By Author
Magazines & issues (with iJoomla magazine)

Overview

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:19:48 +0100

iJoomla Search & Archive is a 2-in-1 content retrieval extension for Joomla. With iJoomla Search & Archive, your Joomla site can offer both an advanced search page and an archive page - both fully customized. If you ever thought that the search feature of Joomla just doesn't do the job or if you've ever wanted to show your users a full archive of all your content, iJoomla Search & Archive is the perfect solution! Watch the video Buy Now ...