PHP in site templates

Hey,

Are we actually allowed to use PHP for templates in the Site template category?

Thanks!

I think yes, but moderately. For example a contact form – yes, A template system – no etc.

Yes, you can. But you MUST state that fact in your description. As tonyc said, try to keep it somewhat limited.

yeah and I know that xmdsys used some includes in at least one of his but not sure what the experience was with buyers. I only use PHP for contact forms because I think when the entire site uses the PHP extension it scares people away.

yeah and I know that xmdsys used some includes in at least one of his but not sure what the experience was with buyers. I only use PHP for contact forms because I think when the entire site uses the PHP extension it scares people away.

Yeah, I used includes, a config file, PHP based auto-selecting navigation, auto-populating image galleries, etc. in a few of my templates. I mentioned at the bottom of the description that the template required PHP to function properly.

For the most part I didn’t notice PHP making a huge negative impact but I know there were some people that would have bought the template had it strictly been HTML and a few people that did buy the template that were confused when they saw some of the files ended in .php because they didn’t really the full description.

So, my suggestion is that if you want to use PHP in your template for more than your contact form, create two versions of the template. One that is only HTML and the PHP contact form and one that is the PHP version. Mention in your description that there are both versions, etc. I think that seems to help sales.

I try to look at it from the perspective if I were considering buying the template. HTML only and I would be on the fence but if there was a PHP version then I would be much more likely. Probably the opposite for someone who isn’t familiar with PHP .

Oh, and helpful tip! When you submit the template, make sure to mention that one version uses PHP . The first time I submitted a template that used several PHP elements and includes, it was rejected. Mark didn’t know it required PHP to work and I didn’t mention it. No edits, resubmitted and mentioned PHP and it was approved, lol. My mistake, oops!

You can guys must be living in here! Thanks for the fast answers!

Actually, I wanted to use a simple templating system to easy my own job and make editing the templates faster. However, what you say also makes sense. Some people will, for sure, get dazzled about the PHP part so, I’ll better leave it off.

Thanks again!

What about building a super-simple admin for managing templates? would that be allowed?

I would imagine as long as it is really well documented and not too elaborate that it would be fine. If it starts getting into managing the content of it, then you would be getting into a really simple content management system which wouldn’t fit under HTML Templates.

If it’s for changing settings, colors, etc. I would imagine it would be ok. I would highly recommend including a version of the template though that is HTML only (no major PHP ).

We’ll have to see what Jeffrey says though I guess.

What if TF will make a new section for selling PHP templates? It would be great i think… And all problems will be solved.