BIALTY Free version doesn’t work on custom post types (CPT)

  • Eric Hepperle

    (@codeslayer2010)


    7 months ago

    Two things I absolutely needed this plugin for was identifying and automatically, bulk updating image alt tags for custom post types and top be able to dynamically create the alt text from the filename.

    On the “Welcome” splash page, the first thing I see is:

    “GET BIALTY PRO TO ENABLE THESE FEATURES:
    – Add Post Title or Image Name as Alt Attribute

    I thought, “Well, the free version can’t do that, but let’s see what it can do”.

    But, then as soon as I’m stepping through the “tour”, and I realize that the free version only works on “Post” and “Page”, but not on any custom post types. I feel duped.

    Although, I wouldn’t say that the plugin name is deceptive, it does appear that the marketing department has buried the lede and failed to clearly (not opaquely) indicate that most features WooCommerce sites, News Sites, Directory sites, etc. need are only available in the Pro version.

    Also, the fact that there are no YouTube tutorials on how to use this plugin gives one pause.

    I’ve got nothing against premium plugins, but it seems like there is definitely something deceptive about how this plugin is marketed. I cant’ quite put my finger on it.

Viewing 3 replies - 1 through 3 (of 3 total)
  • Plugin Author Pagup

    (@pagup)

    Hi,

    Thank you for your review … We are a little bit perplex here as … We mention PRO features on the Description page:
    https://www.ads-software.com/plugins/bulk-image-alt-text-with-yoast/

    About PRO features:

    • Add Post Title or Image Name as Alt Attribute
    • Add alt tag to Woocommerce product pages
    • Add website title as Alt tag
    • Select pages to “blacklist”
    • And more premium features

    Also, our plugin is very simple to use. Justs few clicks and … done. That’s why we’ve never had to use a video to explain how it works.

    But It could be a good idea !

    However, we don’t understand your frustration. This plugin is quite popular and used by thousands of sites. It allows developers to save a considerable amount of time by automatically adding Alt tags. We understand that it does not fully meet your needs, but such a negative review still seems overly harsh.

    It is usually better to have suggestions for improvement rather than a negative review that “breaks” all creativity. But oh well… Thanks anyway.

    Thread Starter Eric Hepperle

    (@codeslayer2010)

    We understand that it does not fully meet your needs, but such a negative review still seems overly harsh.

    You make a good point. I have run into a lot of roadblocks trying to find something that I can try for free to change image ALT tags. I’m not against paying for a good premium plugin. But, I need to see that a plugin is going to work first.

    But, you are right – it is unfair for me to give such a harsh star-rating simply because I’m frustrated. I will increase my star rating from one to three based on having read your reply.

    Plugin Author Pagup

    (@pagup)

    Thank you!

    About the PRO version, there is a trial version available so that you can test it … and see if it fits your need without paying.

    Also, please note that Alt tags are added directly to your code, on frontend (not to the MEDIA library).

    Let us know if you need help with this.

    Thanks

Viewing 3 replies - 1 through 3 (of 3 total)
  • The topic ‘BIALTY Free version doesn’t work on custom post types (CPT)’ is closed to new replies.