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Re: asv_amazon
sekhu:
Those are great suggestions!
1) I actually am working right now on learning how to write admin side plugins because I did want to add that kind of search capabilities to the admin (a la the wp-amazon plugin).
In regards to the settings, is it common practice to store plugin settings as a text file somewhere or to create another table inside of the TXP database to access the data?
2) I’ll see if I can do a quick fix for that and just add another attribute to the tag (the list of attributes are getting pretty long, aren’t they?). But I’ll make sure to include that in the admin side of this plugin.
No idea on when that will be ready, but I’m hoping within three weeks I’m moving cities so I’m pretty swamped right now.
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Re: asv_amazon
look forward to it variaas and obviously take your time – life is a priority over plugin :), safe moving!
Last edited by sekhu (2005-06-26 21:43:03)
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Re: asv_amazon
It would be great if I could add in my amazon associates ID to the url. I don’t know if this is difficult to do or not…
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Re: asv_amazon
Kaline, you add your ID in the tag attributes! Check the help text…
Cheers,
Jon VC#9
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Re: asv_amazon
Hmmmm…I’m not seeing it. The only thing I can see that resembles the associates ID is the subscription id which is for web services developers (I don’t think this is the same as an associates id – different format and different application for obtaining one – I have both.) I’m not seeing any mention of it in the help file, either, and I’ve read that a couple of times now. I’ve checked his site and don’t see any mention of it there, either.
Point me in the right direction, oh wise one.
I’m using version .5, btw.
Last edited by kaline (2005-10-06 20:04:26)
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Re: asv_amazon
Jon – I think you’re thinking of the other Amazon plug-in – the one that makes the thumbnails – knd_amazonlist, I think it is.
Anyway, if you want to add your amazon associates id to this plug-in, you just need to add one line of code.
Edit the plug-in and scroll nearly all the way to the bottom until you see:
<code> $params = array(
‘Service’ => ‘AWSECommerceService’,
‘SubscriptionId’ => ‘0DZWD9BKQ6DHPH4XA2G2’ , // You can specify your own developer tag if you have registered to be an Amazon web services developer
‘Operation’ => ‘ItemLookup’,
‘ItemId’ => $asin,
‘ResponseGroup’ => ‘Medium’,
);
</code>
In the array, add this line: <code>‘AssociateTag’ => ‘jaydreyer-20’,</code>. I added it right after SubscriptionId, but I don’t think it matters where you put it. Obviously, you’ll have to change ‘jaydreyer-20’ to whatever your associates id is (unless you want to send me your referral $$$, which is fine with me!)
This will add in your associates id and you’ll be on your way to making big $$$. This should help me double the 7 cents I’ve earned so far through my google adsense placements. Yes!
Last edited by kaline (2005-10-07 18:47:21)
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