Compatibility
The marktplace can be operated in WSC 5.4 or higher. A separate version exists for older WSC installations. Existing customers can upgrade to the current version at a discounted price (~17,50€).
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Features
New Features (Version 2.3)
New design for entries and preview graphics
We have greatly modernized the overview page. The focus was especially on the preview graphics, which are very important for the user, but were displayed much too small in the old version.
The entries now have the classic WSC design with preview graphics as banners. All important information has been placed in the object. The right corner gives a quick overview of the type and status of the entry.
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The reduced view, which is used e.g. in the slider and on other pages, follows the same design line. Details are displayed via popup.
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The preview graphic is automatically calculated by the system to provide all entries with an appropriate graphic:
- There is now an explicit input field during entry creation where a preview graphic can be uploaded. This input can be made mandatory for the user in the settings.
- If no preview graphic is selected, the first file attachment will be used automatically (as in the previous versions).
- If no file attachment is available, a preview graphic uploaded by the administrator will be selected based on the type of the entry.
- If no graphic is available, the default banner from the style will be used.
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New type: Give away
There is now another type of entry: I give away. The type automatically removes the price or consideration from the entry. Of course, the transactions can be valued by the participants as usual. The type can be disabled in the ACP.
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Setting to hide the category on the home page
There is now a setting through which the categories on the home page can be hidden.
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Limit the number of entries for user groups
The number of active entries a user can create can now be limited via the user groups. This allows e.g. special limits, which can be removed with a premium membership. If a user with exceeded limit wants to create an entry, a corresponding error message is displayed.
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Restrict write permissions at category level
Until now it was not possible to restrict write permissions for categories. This made it possible for the user to create entries in main categories, for example. This can now be restricted individually for each category.
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Marketplace links via Rich Embeds
The links to marketplace entries in other applications (e.g. forum) are now displayed in Rich Embeds design.
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Terms of use via user mass editing
The terms of use can now be reset via user bulk editing.
Input fields depending on categories
Input fields can now be displayed depending on the selected category. This allows more complex input fields, which are tailored exactly to the category.
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Recycle bin
Entries are now not deleted immediately, but can be put into a recycle bin, which can be emptied automatically after a certain time.
Support of labels
Entries can now be provided with labels. Among other things, these are also dependent on the selected category.
Notification of changes by moderator
Users are now optionally notified when a moderator has made changes to the entry.
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Transactions
To support a proper sales process, the marketplace introduces a new transaction system. Each user can submit offers to each entry and show their interest in the article. Your users can either accept the given price or create a counter offer. Unauthorized offers can be overwritten or revised at any time by the user.
If another user is interested in the item, the offerer automatically receives a message about the new offer. You can manage incoming offers via your own interface. If an offer is accepted, the entry is automatically marked as "completed" and no other offers can be sent. Unanswered requests are automatically rejected by the system.
Geolocation, maps and area search
It is often useful to search for entries within a specific area (for example, if your users want to pick up the items offered personally). Each entry can therefore be assigned (optionally) to an address, which is then displayed graphically on a map (Google Maps). To keep the overview, nearby entries are grouped.
In order to simplify the circular search, a function has been integrated which determines the current location of the user (if he so wishes). Based on various factors, the location can be determined to a few meters (even without a built-in GPS transmitter). This information can be used for the circular search. The user is therefore not forced to enter their own location.
Life-cycle management of entries
The marketplace supports complex transactions of entries: this starts with the creation and ends with the sale of an entry. Depending on the state of an entry, the marketplace automatically provides other options and tools.
Once an entry has been created, the marketplace automatically recognizes whether the new entry is immediately available or has to be checked by a moderator. This is controlled by the user group rights and individual rights of the respective category. If an entry has to be checked by a moderator, the moderators are automatically notified of the new entry. Once the entry has been confirmed by a moderator, the user receives a message that his entry is now available to all users.
Each entry can be defined (optionally) with a validity period. You can decide whether you want to activate this function and how long an entry is allowed. If an entry is provided with a validity date, the entry is only valid until this date. If no prospective buyer is found until the date of validity, the entry will be automatically closed and no offers will be sent.
If an interested person is found for the article, the user can finally mark the entry as completed, in order to receive no further offers. The set item is sold with it and the entry is archived.
Custom fields
A marketplace software can be difficult to adapt to your needs and your community. A car community will need a different marketplace than a game community. With static input fields it is difficult to meet the different needs. For this reason, we have created the possibility of individualized input fields at the marketplace. You can determine which input fields are available, which properties they have, and who has access to them. For a better overview, input fields can be grouped into one category.
Each input field has a specific type. The appropriate input field and format are selected according to the type. For better customization, a special expert mode can be activated, with more options available for each input field: Validation Patterns (Regex), PHP Output Class, and more!
Categories
The most important thing in a marketplace is the entries. In order to avoid the overview, entries can be classified into categories. The active category displays all entries that are in the current category or in one of their subcategories (eg the "Auto" category is active, the entries are also shown in the "Used cars" subcategory). The categories serve, so to speak, as an individualizable filter.
You can determine whether each entry is allowed in more than one category, or whether an entry must be assigned to exactly one category. Depending on your area of application, the marketplace adapts to your needs!
Terms of use
You can create terms of use for the marketplace for legal protection. These must be compulsorily accepted by your users and guests before the market place can be entered and used. The terms of use can be written in several languages and displayed in the user's language.
Search
Never lose track of the results! The market place is seamlessly integrated into the search for the WSC and allows an efficient search even in larger forums. The search, of course, takes into account all permissions and language settings, i. Your users will only find the entries to which they have access.
Moderation
In order to have better control over the entries, the marketplace offers extensive moderation functions. You can determine which functions you want to use. The moderation functions can even be restricted to categories.
In addition to the manual check by a moderator, the marketplace also supports the possibility of reporting entries. If your user is aware of an entry that violates any rules, it can be reported to a moderator quickly. The moderator then has extensive possibilities to deal with the message.
In addition to general moderation, the market square also offers a fast-paced function. The moderator is displayed with a special icon for each entry which provides access to the most important functions. With this function, the most important tasks can be done quickly.
Comments
Often, descriptions of discontinued articles are unclear. In order to avoid tedious and redundant communication via private messages or e-mail, a comment function was integrated into the marketplace. Users can leave questions or comments to which the author of the entry (or other members of your community) can respond and respond. This saves many questions, which may be asked several times by different users to the creator.
Reviews
Marketplaces live by the trust of the users. The bigger the community, the more likely it is that other people are trying to cheat your users. The evaluation system provides relief. All transactions can be evaluated from both sides, i. both the buyer and the seller can make a valuation. The valuation basically includes a free text. In addition, permanent evaluation criteria can be defined. There are three types: 5 stars, positive / negative and positive / negative / neutral. For a better overview, this is also displayed directly next to each offer of the user as well as in the user profile. The criteria can be adapted individually to your community.
In the event of a conflict, of course, all evaluations can be moderated. The evaluation system was fully integrated into the moderation.
For each assessment, the opposing party can always be given a position to clarify possible misunderstandings.
WSC integration
We have used all the possibilities of the WoltLab Suite to be able to integrate the market place as best as possible. The marketplace is an application that is installed in the WSC. The wide interfaces of the marketplace cover important areas of the WSC: categories, group rights, BBCodes, clipboard actions, moderation, notifications, search, user profile, etc.
During the development, it was particularly important for us to keep the WSC standard as good as possible. This is the only way to ensure that the user interface optimally adapts to the style of your forum and integrates perfectly.
What you get
- Marketplace package (each WSC installation requires a separate license)
- Available translations: de, en
- Free bugfixes and updates for version 2.3.x
- Access to our support community (Activation)
System requirements
- User Conversation System 5.4 or higher
The system requirements are automatically fulfilled if at least a commercial product of WoltLab (Burning Board, Blog, Gallery or Filebase) is installed.
Further Information
- Test this product
- Product page (Vendor)
- Presales questions (no registration required)
License: https://www.viecode.com/license/
Source: https://pluginstore.woltlab.com/file/7034-viecode-marketplace/
