RSS News Feed

[MadDog]

Mod Title: Basic RSS News Feed

Last Updated: 04-01-2007

Supported by Mod Developer: Yes

Where to Download: http://phplinkdirectorymods.com/rssmod.php

Support Via This Thread or Download Site: Supporters Forum

Compatible With: All versions



This is a basic rss news feed mod using Magpie rss that will allow you to add news feeds to your directory. This is a free mod that comes with complete instructions on how to install it to your directory. There is no database changes involved and can be easily installed by following the instructions provided in the download.

Demo Available: http://phplinkdirectorymods.com/rssmod.php

Link to download provided on the demo page.

[roban]

Thank you for sharing this freely.

[JasMate]

Hi thanks for the mod but I don't think it is working properly?
I am using version 2.1.2 of phpLD
I did everything to the letter and spent about an hour trying to get it working.
Any fix for this: "Failed opening required 'magpierss/rss_fetch.inc'"
I tryed seemingly ever url configuration from "/home/, /usr/local, to hard http but alas nothing worked :(

[MadDog]

If you would like for me to check it for you send me a PM with your site url and ftp access and I will see if I can get it working for you.

[JasMate]

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Hey thanks for the help and for the speedy reply. LOL I actually just uninstaled
the whole thing. I will get it back up and send you a pm, cheers mate ;)

[JasMate]

PM Sent, many thanks awaiting your reply and
hope you can get it working on my server :)

[MadDog]

Ok I got it all working for you and formatted the output in your footer to make it look a little better. You can modify to suit now if needed. Only problem was that your directory is in a subfolder and the magpierss in the root. I will modify my instructions to make it more clear about what to do in that case.
If you need anything else let me know.

[majorkontrapelo]

Does this mod still work for 3.3? I tried installing it but I got errors in the end.. :(

[MadDog]

It should work fine. I just uploaded a new zip file of the mod with a little better instructions included. Download that and try and if you still have problems you can PM me with your url that you are installing on and ftp access info and I will look at it for you if you want me to.

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[maryl]

Thanks for this, can't wait to try it for my directory!

[hickm049]

Thank you very much for this mod. I have been using it for a while. Recently found a problem with mine however and was wondering if anyone could help me. On my directory it is changing apostrophes into question marks. Can be seen here (http://www.pooperoni.com).

[qnezoo]

Hi guys,
I am trying to figure out how can i import rss feeds from a local newspaper website into my latest article page.

Phpld 3.2
Greymar template.

All the best

[hickm049]

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Guys-- vsdan helped me fix it, here's what he did:

In magpierss/rss_fetch.inc, I changed:

define('MAGPIE_OUTPUT_ENCODING', 'ISO-8859-1');
define('MAGPIE_INPUT_ENCODING', null);

to:

define('MAGPIE_OUTPUT_ENCODING', 'UTF-8');
define('MAGPIE_INPUT_ENCODING', 'UTF-8');

Cheers =)

[MadDog]

Thanks vsdan for that fix. I have been out of town at a family wedding and then a friends wedding for a couple of days. :eek: Still have a headache :D!

I have updated the files and will upload the new zip file to the downloads section.


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[qnezoo]

Ok MadDog, I will do that but what exactly the code is and between what tags to insert it? The customization i will make it by seeing and doing method...but it doesn't show anything if i enter the code provide in footer.tpl from rssmod.

Best regards

[MadDog]

I guess you would like to setup what was done in post #3 where you have a feed for your articles and then the link for the latest articles will display the articles.
I will PM you the detailed instructions for how to do that and setup a tpl for for you to download that will be complete with the magpie code to make it easier for you.

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[MadDog]

I have now uploaded a new zip file with a seperate instructions for using the feeds for your articles which should give everyone basic information for installation and modification.
Anyone requiring installation service can contact me by PM. For basic installation we would charge $5.00 USD

[qnezoo]

Thank you MadDog...it is working but i have only one issue. The articles are not showing directly when a visitor clicks on the Latest Articles button. They appear after you click on the Articles from the Latest articles. I need them to appear directly when you press the latest Articles menu.

All the best

[MadDog]

Hi,
I just looked at your site. Looks great and you only missed one step. You need to change your top_bar.tpl link that goes to your latest articles to this link now:
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Once you do that then when a user clicks on your latest articles link they will go directly to your feeds.
Cheers,
MadDog

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[qnezoo]

Guys you are great,

David, VSDan, James everyone, you are providing awsome, instant, speachless support...and some times, because you are all so dedicated, people do this...

Let me consider your " Hi, I just looked at your site. Looks great and you only missed one step. You need to change your top_bar.tpl link that goes to your latest articles to...." as a basic installation. and PM with the details for sending you $5.00 USD as for a basic installation.

Thanx again to all of you.

P.S. I will send you some inquiries also for one of your great directory :)

[MadDog]

Glad to see you got it all working the way you wanted it. Your site looks very good now and you have your articles working perfect.

[qnezoo]

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Yeah right....you PM me or I will press "PayPal Donate" on http://phplinkdirectorymods.com (http://phplinkdirectorymods.com/) :D ?!!

[MadDog]

Thanks, Glad to help.

If you would like to press that donate button that's always appreciated :D

If you need any other help let me know.
Thanks

[qnezoo]

Total: $5.00 USD
Purpose: Donation for php Link Directory Mods

Thanx again...keep in touch!

[regg]

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I have send you money over PayPal for a textlink on your site. Please check your Mail :)

Thank You!
regg

[qnezoo]

I am thinking also if i did the latest article page rss parsing solved, to add rss from another url to subcategories pages.

Must be simple...or not?!

:)