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Guestbook script? - 10/26/2006 18:50:00   
Anyone know of a simple and easy to use guestbook script?

Requirements:
- plug 'n' play type thing
- preferably doesn't need a db (but okay if it does)
- will run in an include or iframe or such like
- doesn't come with a 5-page instruction manual

I'm not too bothered about loads of features and configurability, just something quick and simple.

After much a-googling I've found loads with oodles of features that do loads of clever things, but on this occasion I just need something quick and easy. :) Anyone any ideas?

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RE: Guestbook script? - 10/26/2006 19:49:26   
I never use guest books so can't recommend any - but have you looked at Hotscripts? they have heaps of free ones:

http://www.hotscripts.com/PHP/Scripts_and_Programs/Guestbooks/index.html

This one looks like it has potential:

http://www.hotscripts.com/Detailed/37192.html

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RE: Guestbook script? - 10/27/2006 3:59:12   
Hi Rach

I've used a really nice PHP guestbook called Bzabook which produces valid code with a CSS layout which you can fit into any page (I'll PM you an example if you like). The slight problem is that the chap who wrote it who's Norwegian seems to have changed his site and it no longer appears there.

If you're interested I can send you the files for it.

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RE: Guestbook script? - 10/27/2006 5:06:14   
Thanks guys - I'll check those out.

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RE: Guestbook script? - 10/27/2006 5:17:30   
If your guest book is ever likely to be listed in the Search Engines, you might want to be aware that Bzabook has no spam protection. That appears to have been the major reason it is no longer available.

I found his demo still in Google's cache

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RE: Guestbook script? - 10/27/2006 5:36:54   
Ah that's interesting Kitka! It's not something that the client I've used it for has mentioned. Might explain why it disappeared!

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RE: Guestbook script? - 10/27/2006 5:58:42   
Depends what you want it for Wombly. You can get one at Bravenet that's just plug n play but with little adverts for bravenet tools.

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RE: Guestbook script? - 10/27/2006 7:00:32   
OOoooh! Bravenet looks interesting for lots of "really useful" things Jaybee! :)

The guestbook I've gone with in the end on this current project is this one I found via Hotscripts: http://www.phpjunkyard.com/php-guestbook-script.php

It took a little tweaking to figure out where and which bits of the rest of the code I needed to add in for the rest of the page to integrate it with the layout I've already got, but after a few false starts and php warnings I got it working. If it seems okay I may use it for something upcoming I'm going to need a guestbook for.

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RE: Guestbook script? - 10/27/2006 11:26:13   
If it is ASP - you might check out WebWiz - pretty easy to customize

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RE: Guestbook script? - 10/27/2006 12:09:40   
Nah Corey, I don't do ASP, only PHP. :) The one I'm using seems okay, and with a little tweaking I might even be able to get it xhtml strict and accessible. I think the major problem's gonna be the Captcha style 'type in the numbers you see' bit which is gonna be a PITA, though maybe if I switch it for something like the question Mike Cherim uses in his accessible contact form, that might be do-able. Of course if I can find something xhtml/accessible straight of the box, that would be even better, but this one'll do for now. It's not very often I do anything that requires a guestbook, but on this occasion it was a "must have". At least as it's styled with an external CSS file though it's pretty easy to style to fit in with the rest of the site.

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RE: Guestbook script? - 10/27/2006 14:08:33   
No worries. I mainly stick to ASP. I think those question marks confuse me :)

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