plugins and the bits that the free base app is missing...

Mon, 06 May 2013 21:24:18 +0000

Hi

I've just started playing with seotoaster, and trying to whip it into shape for a client who has tried the fresh install and likes it.

Having a look through the list of plugins, it seems that they are all paid and not free, (which is fine if that's how the project needs to make money) but the pricing seems a bit ...steep.
Obviously the convienience is that you pay for the plugin and it just works and has support, but if I wanted to try and write my own simple paypal integration (for example), could any developer just do that?

This leads me on to thinking about what other vital functions the app needs that must be purchased - what are they?
For example, as a UK resident, there is no Royal Mail plugin, but would I even need one - would it not be better to just be able to specify 5 postage/shipping rates depending on cart weight?

I was slightly annoyed to find out after I'd gone to the trouble of installing this great looking cms, that if I wanted to build a shop and have the option for taking payments then it would cost $250 to buy the plugin.
The other question this raises is this: is that a sinlge licence, or can I use that licence for multiple toaster installs on my server? I suspect it's single use, but there is not very much information available.

I think it would be worth your time to make it clear what is NOT included in SEOTOASTER, just after the point where you make a big issue of it being FREE.

I think it's great app and hope to use it, but have been quite annoyed with the way that the requirements for a full featured shop are not shown clearly.

I know this isn't a direct question, but I couldn't find much in this q&a - is there a forum where other users can chip in with useful stuff and exchange ideas and code?

Thanks..

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plugins and the bits that the free base app is missing...