- Compatible XF 2.x versions
- 2.3
Premium upgrade:
This XF2 add-on along with the entire collection can be purchased for $35.00 USD. Your Premium upgrade will allow you to download as many XF2 add-ons as you like for one year. Please see the entire collection located in the Resources area at this URL:
https://www.xf2addons.com/
Description:
Sends an email to your members every week showing most popular topics.
(Example of Weekly newsletter email)
(Example of Options page)
(Example of Account preferences page)
Features:
Admin control panel -> Setup -> Options -> Email options
Be sure to uncheck the "Enable activity summary email" option.
Database changes:
This add-on will add a field called andy_weekly_newsletter to your xf_user table.
Questions and Answers:
Q: Are forum view permissions honored?
A: No. You must exclude private forums in the Options page.
Q: When are the emails sent?
A: On Saturday morning.
Q: Are banned members excluded?
A: Yes.
Q: Are discouraged members excluded?
A: Yes.
Q: Are emails sent only to users which have a User state of Valid?
A: Yes.
Q: How are thread topics chosen?
A: New threads from the past 7 days are selected by most viewed.
Q: Are members automatically enrolled in this add-on?
A: Yes.
Q: How can I determine the number of emails that will be sent?
A: Add
Q: Can I change the day and time the mailing go out?
A: Yes. Change the Cron entry here:
Admin Control Panel -> Tools -> Cron entries -> Weekly newsletter
You need to go into Development mode to change a Cron entry.
This XF2 add-on along with the entire collection can be purchased for $35.00 USD. Your Premium upgrade will allow you to download as many XF2 add-ons as you like for one year. Please see the entire collection located in the Resources area at this URL:
https://www.xf2addons.com/
Description:
Sends an email to your members every week showing most popular topics.
(Example of Weekly newsletter email)
(Example of Options page)
(Example of Account preferences page)
Features:
- Option to include an announcement.
- Option to vary the number of topics sent in the email.
- Option to send test email.
- All phrases start with weeklynewsletter_ for your convenience.
Admin control panel -> Setup -> Options -> Email options
Be sure to uncheck the "Enable activity summary email" option.
Database changes:
This add-on will add a field called andy_weekly_newsletter to your xf_user table.
Questions and Answers:
Q: Are forum view permissions honored?
A: No. You must exclude private forums in the Options page.
Q: When are the emails sent?
A: On Saturday morning.
Q: Are banned members excluded?
A: Yes.
Q: Are discouraged members excluded?
A: Yes.
Q: Are emails sent only to users which have a User state of Valid?
A: Yes.
Q: How are thread topics chosen?
A: New threads from the past 7 days are selected by most viewed.
Q: Are members automatically enrolled in this add-on?
A: Yes.
Q: How can I determine the number of emails that will be sent?
A: Add
weeklynewsletter/stats to your forum URL.Q: Can I change the day and time the mailing go out?
A: Yes. Change the Cron entry here:
Admin Control Panel -> Tools -> Cron entries -> Weekly newsletter
You need to go into Development mode to change a Cron entry.
