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Announcing RapidSearch 3 Search Plugin for RapidWeaver
JoshLockhart.com has announced RapidSearch 3, an upgrade to its popular RapidWeaver search plugin. RapidSearch 3 is the easiest way to add powerful Google™ search to any RapidWeaver website. RapidSearch 3 immediately retrieves Google™ search results and displays the search results inline on your website. Your visitors never leave your website, and your branding remains intact.
New! Customizable Search Button
RapidSearch 3 users may now customize the search button’s text. Instead of using the default label “Search”, the search button can now read “Go” or “Find” or any text in any Mac OS X supported language.
New! UTF-8 and URL-Encoded Character Support
Many RapidSearch users create HTML forms in their website headers or sidebars. These forms may or may not be on the actual RapidSearch page. For English and Western text, this technique works. However, Eastern, Oriental and similar text (ie. German Umlauts, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, etc) become URL-encoded when an external HTML form is submitted to the RapidSearch page. RapidSearch 3 now supports UTF-8 and URL-encoded characters.
New! Deactivate Serial Number from within RapidSearch
This is a very popular feature request. RapidSearch 3 users may now deactivate a serial number from within RapidSearch 3. Users no longer need to email JoshLockhart.com to request a reactivated serial number. Instead, uses can enter their serial number into RapidSearch 3 and click “Deactivate”. Users may then transfer RapidSearch 3 to a new computer and reactivate the search plugin using the same serial number.
Other Feature Highlights
- Integrated Google™ search
- Highlight search terms in results with custom colors
- Custom page header and footer
- Search one or many websites
- Drag-and-drop to sort websites
Purchase RapidSearch 3
RapidSearch 3 is available now for USD $15.00. You can purchase RapidSearch at:
http://www.joshlockhart.com/index.php/store/product/rapidsearch/
Upgrade to RapidSearch 3
RapidSearch 3 is a free upgrade for existing users. If you already own RapidSearch, you will receive a RapidSearch 3 download link within 48 hours. If you do not receive a download link within 48 hours, please complete my Download Link Request form.
RapidSearch 3 is a drag-and-drop replacement for RapidSearch 2. Simply replace your existing RapidSearch.rwplugin file with RapidSearch3.rwplugin and restart RapidWeaver.
jQuery Interactive Zoomable Map Plugin
Joel Sutherland of New Media Campaigns has published an interactive and zoomable map plugin for jQuery. This plugin allows you to create points on a map that, when clicked, display a popup window with related information. You can also define clickable areas on the map that can zoom and enlarge with a smooth animation. This plugin is very extensible and perfect for adding an extra layer of interest and dimension to any website.
Announcing Modernity 4 for RapidWeaver
I am excited to announce Modernity 4 for RapidWeaver! This is a significant update to one of my popular RapidWeaver themes. I have addressed several important issues, and I have added several new features. Modernity 4 has been entirely rewritten using cleaner markup.
Learn more about Modernity
http://www.joshlockhart.com/index.php/store/product/modernity/
Improvements in Modernity 4
+ Rewrote and optimized theme markup
+ Fixed layout vertical shifting issue
+ Added support for JS-Kit comments
+ Renamed “Logo Alignment” Variation to “Logo, Title, and Slogan Alignment”
+ Added jQuery 1.3.2 Javascript library
+ Added IE8 compatibility
+ Added link to home page on logo image (requires Base URL to be set)
JS-Kit Comments
Modernity 4 now supports JS-Kit comments that were introduced in RapidWeaver 4.2.2. You can now enjoy full-featured social comments directly from your Modernity-themed RapidWeaver website.
jQuery 1.3.2 Included with Modernity 4
The best Javascript library now comes bundled with Modernity! You have access to the entire jQuery library within your RapidWeaver website. Call jQuery with:
jQuery(document).ready(function($){
//insert jquery here using $ namespace
});
The jQuery library provided with Modernity will not conflict with other Javascript libraries that you may already be using.
Purchase Now
Modernity 4 is available today for USD $15.00. You can purchase Modernity at:
http://www.joshlockhart.com/index.php/store/product/modernity/
Upgrading from v3.0 to v4.0
Current Modernity users will receive a free download link via email within 48 hours. If you do not receive a download link within 48 hours, please complete my Download Request Form. Upgrade instructions are provided on the Modernity product page on my website under Documentation.
Back in good ol’ North Carolina
I have returned to my alma mater, Chapel Hill, North Carolina for one week. As some of you know, my full time job is with New Media Campaigns, a full service web design and marketing firm. My work colleagues were kind enough to fly me back to the office headquarters for a week to meet new staff members, catch up on office news, and have a great time. I’ve also been able to enjoy Southern food again such as bar-b-que and real sweet tea (sorely missing in Wisconsin). Unfortunately, I am unable to answer many of your RapidWeaver-related emails this week. Please be patient, and I will answer your emails as soon as I can when I return home to Madison, Wisconsin this Sunday evening.
Sophisticate 3 and Milano 5 RapidWeaver Theme Updates
I have released maintenance updates for my Sophisticate and Milano RapidWeaver themes. These updates add compatibility for JS-Kit comments introduced in RapidWeaver 4.2.2. If you are an existing Sophisticate or Milano RapidWeaver theme user, you will receive a download link via email within 48 hours. If you do not receive a download link within 48 hours, complete my Download Request Form to request a new link. Continue reading this post for upgrade instructions.