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#877 2011-08-02 08:45:12
Re: glz_custom_fields
I don’t think that I was clear enough about the tracking code. It doesn’t show me anything else but active users (no different to Google Analytics). The only twist is that its real-time. It gives me details about the user agent etc.
Since this proves to be a rather controversial issue, I will indeed pull the version and add the tracking code as an opt-in. Thanks for the suggestion Phil!
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#878 2011-08-02 08:54:40
Re: glz_custom_fields
Dimitri wrote:
I am getting a lag when working offline. Would prefer to disable the tracking code
On my machine, when working offline, the first requests takes 7ms to fail, the second one 238ms.
Still, tracking code enabled by default, without explaining its purpose, does feel a bit odd in retrospect.
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#879 2011-08-02 09:23:40
Re: glz_custom_fields
Cheers Gerhard, look forward to the re-release.
I’ll just add that glz_custom_fields is essential to pretty much every Textpattern site I build so keep up the good work.
Phil
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#880 2011-08-02 09:34:23
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#881 2011-08-02 11:59:15
Re: glz_custom_fields
glz_custom_fields has been essential to every site I’ve built over the last year…. and the rest :)
If you gain some insight for improvement whilst tracking, I have no problem at all – but I think the offering the preference is probably the way to go.
I have installed a copy of glz_custom_fields 1.2.5 on a site without any problems on an existing site – but this isn’t showing in your stats… its still in dev so not live…. should it be?
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#882 2011-08-02 14:20:00
Re: glz_custom_fields
- opt-in: good
- tracking code: meh
- my dot on your map: no worries
- complying with german laws: prolly important
- using a current version of glz: priceless.
Keep up the excellent work. I’m looking forward to seeing what you have under your hat for this plugin.
Last edited by mrdale (2011-08-02 14:21:45)
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#883 2011-08-03 00:27:27
Re: glz_custom_fields
I did not have a chance to download the new version before it was pulled, so I didn’t get a chance to attempt an upgrade.
Regarding this statement:
As a word of caution, all existing plugin preferences will be overwritten on install. This is related to the way path/urls are now saved in the db.
What should we do to make sure our existing installations stay awesome when we upgrade? Are there special instructions?
The readme file might have offered answers to all my questions— I don’t know. If that’s the case, I’ll look into it when the plugin comes back.
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#884 2011-08-03 03:20:49
Re: glz_custom_fields
I was disappointed that I didn’t have it for a new install today as well – Gerhard can track me to his heart’s content. :)
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#885 2011-08-03 03:35:19
Re: glz_custom_fields
I am tracked by my iPhone, my iPad, anti theft devices in the cars, GPS locators on the collars of 3 Vizslas that are never more than a few feet away and apparently by a nosy neighbor who always seems to know where I am before I do. Welcome to the throng Gerhard and thank you from the bottom of my heart for your truly excellent plugin.
Last edited by joebaich (2011-08-03 15:21:47)
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#886 2011-08-03 15:17:51
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Re: glz_custom_fields
Tracking code or no tracking code, the plugin is awesome. I also prefer opt-in for tracking btw.
I have another question. While the previous version required the files to be in the ‘scripts’ directory, the new version must use a new directory called ‘plugin’?
Why the change?
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#887 2011-08-04 08:57:24
Re: glz_custom_fields
Cheers for all your support guys. I now have v1.3.0 ready, will be releasing it shortly.
Tracking code is now disabled by default. The initial reason for the tracking code was to see how many of you are actively using the plugin. It enables me to appreciate better as to how much effort I should put in the upcoming major version. To be honest, I haven’t been using TXP in years – I’ll say that again: YEARS – the only reason why I’m still here is because of the few passionate people that inspire me and give me a reason to put aside my distaste towards PHP and keep an essential TXP component alive.
Once again, I apologise towards those of you that felt their privacy was invaded with this tracking code. That was never my intention. To provide full disclosure in this forum (everyone on the glz_custom_fields mailing list will have already seen this), this is what the tracking code enables me to see:
Those are my user agent details, I was the only one using the plugin at the time of this screenshot:
Me again, plotted on a map:
This will be available to everyone at http://map.cf.gerhardlazu.com (also present in the plugin preferences page). It’s not live yet btw. Rapportive have a very nice world map.
It’s all real-time data, no history is being stored. There are plans for it, but nothing concrete as of yet.
Hope this clears the air a bit and gets us focused on the new version which I’m really keen to get started until something else takes my interest…
Last edited by gerhard (2011-08-04 14:31:09)
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#888 2011-08-04 09:03:57
Re: glz_custom_fields
One important thing that I failed to mention is that I currently work for GoSquared, so this helps me push the LiveStats product further than your regular website tracking. Even though I work for this company and I could easily get this service for free, I am paying for it because it provides me with real value. Until you put your money where your mouth is, you’re not being serious.
No, this is not a sales pitch, I’m just providing full disclosure so that we can close this subject.
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