Archive for the ‘Lite’ Category

How to install simpleContact Lite screencast

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

I’ve been talking about screencasts for a little while, but the time wasn’t right to make one because I needed to get my applications updated for the new website look and feel. With the release of simpleContact Lite 1.21, I can start with the free version.

Here’s a video that walks through the installing simpleContact Lite. Hopefully it clarifies the process for you. It’s only about two minutes long, but believe me it took longer than that to make!

In case you’re curious, I used ScreenFlow for the Mac to record and edit this video. It’s a well designed, powerful tool and well worth the price – I highly recommend it. The text editor I used was TextMate and the FTP client was Transmit.

The music is called Green and Gorgeous and is available from AudioJungle.

I’ll be adding more screencasts to the YouTube channel over the next few months. Stay tuned!

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simpleContact Lite 1.21 is available now

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

I’ve released the latest version of simpleContact Lite. This update improves its presentation, fixes some bugs and adopts the new site’s look and feel. It includes:

  • New logo, colour scheme and favicon
  • All links updated for simplecontactform.com (also fixes error on line 1 bug in update check)
  • Fixed a layout problem on the logout page in Firefox 3
  • Various CSS improvements
  • Tested against the Google Chrome web browser
  • Fixed a security vulnerability in password reset function
  • Fixed a rare issue that could cause the installation script to fail
  • Added SMTP port option to config file
  • Includes PHPMailer 2.0.4 for PHP 4
  • Attribution link added to forms
  • Online support documentation replaces PDF file

See the release notes for more information. Go get it!

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User feedback about simpleContact Lite and Pro in the new Buzz page

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Successful businesses build a relationship and trust with their audience. Which begs the question, how do you start to do that? One thing is certain: it doesn’t involve writing endless pages of marketing-speak and hoping it means something to somebody.

You can’t buy trust

It helps if you can minimise a person’s risk. That’s why simpleContact Lite is more than just a free PHP contact form solution. You can also use it to confirm that simpleContact Pro will install successfully on your website. Its interface is consistent with Pro, and you can migrate your settings and data when you decide to upgrade.

We all want to try before we buy. That’s why there’s a live demo that you can use to explore the admin interface in full and decide whether it will satisfy your needs.

… But there’s no substitute for unbiased word of mouth. Proof that someone went first, spent their money, and were happy with the result. Happy enough that they wanted to share the experience.

Don’t take my word for it

It’s time I shared some of the feedback I’ve received since I released these applications. I’ve added a buzz page to this website which contains comments from real users of Lite and early-adopters of Pro.

Businesses, design agencies, freelance web designers and marketers – it’s quite a mixed bag! Maybe something in there means something to you.

On an unrelated note, I completed a maintenance upgrade to the support forums last weekend. It’s now dressed in a snappy shade of green and should be more useful than before.

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simpleContact reaches 200 votes on PHP Resource Index

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Returning from a recent holiday I’ve found that simpleContact has reached and passed 200 votes on the PHP Resource Index, a popular script directory.

At the time of writing, it has 203 votes with an average score of 9.38 / 10. Only one product in the same category has more votes.

I have you in my sights :)

Seriously though, I’d like to take a moment to thank the early adopters. The official launch of this website is coming (very) soon but I’ve already had a great response from users. I’ve had some valuable feedback and I’m looking forward to making this product better and better for everyone that uses it.

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