We Are 6 Years Old!

Today is the 6th anniversary of the WorksForWeb.

Dear friends, customers, and colleagues! We thank you for your trust, support, and feedback, and appreciate your contribution to making our products better every day!

Best Regards,
WorksForWeb

WorksForWeb Presents v.5.5 of our Real Estate Script

WorksForWeb presents a release of the new version of our Real Estate Script http://www.worksforweb.com/classifieds-software/iRealty/.

This release is marked with significant improvements and modifying of our products, including:

• Introduced Go-to Smarty 3;


• Full support of PHP 5.3 and the associated technology enhancements (server requirements stepped up to include php 5.3 or above);


• Improved Real Estate Software themes;


• Enhanced “Share Your Site” block (also became optional via the admin panel switch);


• Lots of minor enhancements and improvements.

Test the v.5.5 classified scripts by checking out WorksForWeb Real Estate Software online demo

Questions? Ideas? You always can contact, email or chat with our Sales Team.

Google Plus operates in testing mode. The show must go on...

The last weeks was so called “The week of Google”.  

The Google is going to release new social networking “Google Plus” that should compete with the Facebook. The site is in testing mode. The principle of the Google Plus is the same, i.e. communication, friends, groups (or circles) and so on.

read full version of this article on the WorksForWeb Blog

 

V.5.4 Classified Scripts Are Now Released

WorksForWeb announces a release of the new version of our classified software products http://www.worksforweb.com/classifieds-software/iRealty/.

Version 5.4 is a true breakthrough in the integration of social marketing tools with the classified scripts by Worksforweb. There were a number of features added to v. 5.4, including:

• a new and awesome admin dashboard;
• admin panel in many languages;
• the ability to log in to iAuto, iRealty, iLister with your OpenID and/or Facebook/Twitter/Google etc. accounts;
• the ability to re-post all new listings/publications in the admin's Facebook and Twitter accounts;
• user listings can be directly sent to user's Facebook and Twitter accounts;
• BMA code now works with Mobile Frontend Addon; and
• many other exciting features and enhancements

Feel free to test the new v. 5.4 of the following classified scripts by checking out our online demos:

• Real Estate Script
• Auto Classified Script
• General Classified Script
• Bike Software
• Pet Scrip

Use of QR Codes in Real Estate

Real estate is an ever-changing industry that must constantly re-adjust to fluctuations in the market, property valuation and advertising trends.

One of the newest trends in real estate marketing is the use of quick response, or QR codes.

A forward-thinking real estate professional must begin using these advances in internet technology, because their competition already does.

WorksForWeb incorporates QR codes into our real estate solution. 

Read about Using of QR Codes in Real Estate

Ever wanted a classified ad website for mobile users to beat your competition?

Having a real estate classified without a corresponding mobile interface is like having a smart phone without a data package.

It is not enough to offer a regular real estate website for mobile users, as a specialized mobile interface is necessary to really take advantage of everything mobile web has to offer.

Read about Mobile Interface for Classified Website

Picture Carousel Feature in Real Estate Classified Script by WorksForWeb

A picture carousel enables visitors of the websites based on real estate classified script by WorksForWeb to view all of the listing images without selecting each image. Site visitors can adjust various options such as image rotation speed, can pause and resume slideshow, and switch to next or previous image. Users can order picture carousel as a listing enhancement for an additional fee by purchasing a package with this option.

Read more about the “Picture Carousel” feature.

RSS Feeds in Real Estate Classified Script By WorksForWeb

Real Estate classified script by WorksForWeb includes RSS Feeds. RSS is used to publish frequently updated works in a standardized format. An RSS document includes full or summarized text, plus meta data such as publishing dates and authorship. Web feeds benefit readers who want to subscribe to timely updates from favorite websites or to aggregate feeds from many sites into one place.

Read more about RSS Feeds in Real Estate classified script by WorksForWeb.

Results of "Classifieds: Recipes for Success" Conference

We hope you enjoyed the ICMA "Classifieds: Recipes for Success" conference in Nice, France, 27-30 April. Report and photos are available for your review.

The next conference will take place in Dublin, Ireland this autumn (dates to be confirmed shortly) with the theme "Classifieds: Opportunities and Threats".

Real Estate Classified Script: “Report Inappropriate Content” Feature

Visitors of the iRealty-based websites can report inappropriate content of listings and listing comments to the site administrator. There is the link "Report Content" on the Listing Details page for each listing. Each Listing Comment has also the link "Report This".

Clicking on one of the above links visitor can fill in the form with related information about the content which he or she considered to be inappropriate. Read more about the “Report Inappropriate Content” feature.

Tips: Make Your QR Codes More Beautiful

QR codes have so much potential from a design perspective, so let’s take a look at a few tricks and techniques you should keep in mind when designing a code to enhance your brand and appeal to your audience.
1. Add a Color Palette
2. Soften Hard Edges with Round Corners
3. Incorporate Dimensionality for 3D Impact
4. Use QR Codes With 30% Error Correction
5. Apply a Trial-and-Error Process

Read more about QR code design.

QR Code Generator in Real Estate Classified Script by WorksForWeb

A new feature - QR Code Generator - in Real Estate Classified Script by WorksForWeb.

Each listing includes “Generate QR Code” link. Users with a camera phone equipped with the correct reader application can scan the image of the QR Code to display information and open a web page in the mobile's browser.

A picture with QR code may appear in newspapers, magazines, on signs, business cards, or on any object where you would like to place your listing.

iRealty Real Estate Script Version 5.3 Released

iRealty Real Estate Script Version v.5.3 has been released http://www.worksforweb.com/classifieds-software/iRealty/.

The new version contains a number of new features, enhancements, improvements and bugfixes. Just few of them:

• mobile addon was created for the 5.2 version and above;
• added the ability to generate a QR code for a listing with the setting which specifies the position of the watermark image (middle center, top left, bottom right etc.);
• the ability to view all listings on any browsing level was added;
• payment specifications ware adjusted in accordance with new PayPal Standard gateway settings and standards;
• algorithm to generate thumbnails was modified;
• new language setting was added;
• more then 85 essential enhancements and bugfixes.

Try the new version 5.3 on the online demo:

• Real Estate Script

A changelog is also available for your review: iRealty.
You are welcome to contact, email or chat with our Sales Team. Please send your requests to our Sales Team. We'll be happy to address your inquiries.

Mobile Frontend Addon For Real Estate Classified Script

WorksForWeb is proud to offer mobile frontend addons for real estate classified script. The mobile version of your website will present all the data of the regular website in the format optimized for iPhone, Android, iPad, BlackBerry or other mobile devices.

Try the mobile frontend addons for real estate classified script by WorksForWeb on the online demo:

• Real Estate Listing Script

Read more about Mobile Frontend Addons For All Our Classifieds Solutions.

You are welcome to contact, email or chat with our Sales Team. Please send your requests to our Sales Team. We'll be happy to address your inquiries.

Google + 1 Button

Google has released the world’s first "Social SEO" program. In case you are not aware, Google is now going Social. The Internet giant unveiled what it calls its “+1″ service. What that means, shortly the main feature of the +1 system is that it allows users to vote on search results or ads in Google. Their vote is then displayed next to the result for anyone in their Google-based social network. It is already available for testing.

Interview – Amnon Nissan, Owner at Deltaforce

Our interviewee is Amnon Nissan, owner at Deltaforce, member at Triangle Business Connection BNI and host at WKIX Radio. Deltaforce is a WorksForWeb’s partner. We thank Amnon for his time spent answering our questions:

• What are the main challenges your business had faced back when you opened it and now?
• How do you find your customers and how do they find you?
• What makes your business unique and special?
• A couple of recommendations to other readers who intend to start an online business.

Read all questions and answers.

The Free vs. Paid Classifieds: Choosing the Right Monetization Model

It is often the case when business decisions that we make very early in the project life cycle affect us for a long time. One of those decisions involves a choice classified websites owners have to make straight away.

There are various models of fund generation: the free listing model, the paid listing service model and a combination of both models. Even though the underlying idea is to make more money, the roads to success in case of a free listing model and a paid listing service model are very different. Each model is generally based on the markets and audience your website will be addressing.

Read more about The Free vs. Paid Classifieds: Choosing the Right Monetization Model.

Did You Know That iRealty Real Estate Script Let You Get Rid Of Spammers?

Did you know how to get rid of visitors who do not follow your website rules and trash your website? iRealty Real Estate Script allows blocking them.

IP Blocklist Manager allows site administrator to add IP or IP range to the blocklist thus the visitors from the listed IPs cannot view normal site. Read more about IP Blocklist Manager.

SEO Conference, New York, March 21-25, 2011

For webmasters, digital agencies, online marketers and corporate decision makers the International SEO Conference will take place in New York, March 21-25, 2011.

At the Conference learn about:

• PPC management,
• keyword research,
• SEO,
• social media,
• local,
• mobile,
• link building,
• duplicate content,
• multiple site issues,
• video optimization,
• site optimization,
• usability
• and more.

Guide To Php Template Engines

This article is a short guide to php template engines. Its main goal is to advocate the use of template engines in PHP applications and to provide argumentation to support template engine usage. It also contains several examples of template engines, their advantages, and shortcomings, as well as recommendations for selecting the right template engine for your Web-based projects.

Read the whole article.

Interview – Natalia Mokina, Founder of Nevesta.kg

Our interviewee is Natalia Mokina, founder of nevesta.kg - a classifieds website for brides. We thank Natalia for her time spent answering our questions:

• Tell us about your internet project. Who are the users of your project?
• How did you get an idea to create this project?
• What is the most important thing in launching an internet project?
• What was the most difficult thing in starting an internet project?
• What qualities must have an internet project founder?

Read all questions and answers.

iRealty Real Estate Script Version 5.2.1 Released

WorksForWeb announces about a new minor release of iRealty 5.2.1 http://www.worksforweb.com/classifieds-software/iRealty/.

We strive for improving usability and stability of our classified scripts and do our best to make them bug-free. The new version contains a number of enhancements, improvements and bugfixes for the most recent major release.
Try the new version 5.2.1 on the online demo:

• Live Real Estate Listing Script Demo

A changelog is also available for your review: iRealty changelog.
You are welcome to contact, email or chat with our Sales Team. Please send your requests to our Sales Team. We'll be happy to address your inquiries.

New Products - iAuto Bikes and iLister Pets Released

A significant event has happened for WorksForWeb Company and their clients. Two new awesome products were released – iLister Pet Classified Script and iAuto Bike Classified Script.

These products are actually unique as it takes little effort and time to set up

• an awesome pets classified website featuring pets of different species, animal care products and related professional services or
• a wonderful bikes classified website positioned to handle the growing motorcycle, scooter, and bicycle market niches.

Try the new products on the online demo:

• Live iLister Pet Classified Script Demo
• Live iAuto Bike Classified Script Demo

You are welcome to contact, email or chat with our Sales Team. Please send your requests to our Sales Team. We'll be happy to address your inquiries.

ICMA Innovation Award

The second Classified Media Innovation Award will be organized by ICMA. The winner will be selected from the proposals received. All classified media companies are allowed to participate, whether ICMA members or not.

The 2011 Award will be announced at the ICMA Conference Awards Ceremony on Friday 29 April, in Nice, France. The winners will be decided by the ICMA Committee and the Top 5 shortlisted companies may be invited to present their innovation in the conference. More about 2011 ICMA Classified Media Innovation Award.

9 Ways to Secure Your Installation of iRealty Classified Script

Almost any Web-based software can endanger your server. Hackers can seize your administrator account details to access Admin Panel and wreck chaos to your website.

If you are starting a new script installation, you should take several steps to increase security of your website and server from the very beginning.

"RECIPES FOR SUCCESS" - Classifieds Conference 27-30 April 2011

Classifieds Conference "Classifieds: RECIPES FOR SUCCESS" will take place 27-30 April 2011 at Nice, France.

The conference programme will cover the four main "recipes" for success - money, content, technology and content.

ICMA members and delegates benefit from the sharing of invaluable information with the worldwide community of classified media professionals. Read more about the Conference.

Introduction to HTTP

The HTTP protocol first appeared in yearly 90’s as a solution for document management in CERN, a huge European research center. They needed to maintain and manage a large number of scientific documents, each having many links to other documents (think of Wikipedia).

HTTP is a protocol used by hundreds of millions of people every day for all sorts of activities: getting news, posting news, sharing photos, socializing, educating themselves, educating others, reading, and sending mail, and relaxing. HTTP is the Internet’s glue, which connects distributed web pages and WWW users. This article is quick and dirty explanation of how it actually works.