Presale questions regarding the Shondalai extension stack

opendreas
opendreas
  • opendreas
  • 5 days ago

Hello,

I am considering purchasing the full suite of your extensions to build a complex, multilingual online community. Your components appear to be the most coherent and integrated ecosystem on the market.

Before making a purchase, I would like to clarify a few key technical points.

Section 1: Critical technical questions

  1. Multilingual support: Do all your key extensions (including CjForum, Sociable, Community Answers, Community Quiz, and Rewardify) natively support Joomla's multilingual architecture? Is it possible to use your stack to create completely independent, segmented communities for each language (e.g., German users see only the German forum and content, while English users see only the English content)?

  2. Future compatibility: What is your official policy for supporting future Joomla versions? Specifically, when do you plan to release versions that are fully compatible with upcoming major releases like Joomla 6? This information is critical for long-term project planning.

  3. Branding and footer: Is there a built-in option in the settings of all paid extension versions to disable the copyright and backlink in the footer?

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Section 2: Questions on the development process and roadmap

I have noticed that some extensions were last updated about a year ago. At the same time, I see that development is ongoing, such as the recent update to Rewardify. To better understand the long-term perspective, could you please clarify a few points?

  1. Update cycle: Is the current update frequency related to reallocating resources to development for other platforms (like WordPress), or does it reflect the stability and completeness of the current Joomla versions?

  2. Roadmap: Do you have a public or internal roadmap for the development of your extensions? Understanding your vision for the next 1-2 years would help us make a more confident strategic decision.

  3. Issue tracker: Have you considered using a public issue tracker (for example, on GitHub)? This would significantly increase the transparency of the development process and allow the community to see which issues are known and what work is being done.

Section 3: Feedback and vision

I want to note that, in my view, your extension stack is the best on the market in terms of its integration and adherence to Joomla's native capabilities. It has the potential to become the standard for building communities in the Joomla ecosystem.

Based on this, allow me to share a few thoughts:

  • Trial period: To make a final decision on purchasing such a comprehensive system, it would be incredibly helpful to have the opportunity to test it thoroughly in one's own environment for a period of time, for instance 14 days. Have you considered introducing a time-limited trial?

  • Freemium model: Have you considered a hybrid monetization model, similar to Community Builder, where basic versions of key components (like CjForum, Sociable, Community Answers, Community Quiz) would be free, with revenue generated from selling powerful add-on plugins? In my opinion, this could significantly expand your user base, foster a more active community, and attract contributors (for translations, etc.).

Thank you for your time. Your answers will help me make a final decision.

Sincerely,
Opendreas


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