Does the job well… BUT…

  • First, the documentation should definitely improve: elements are missing, implementation is not as clear, same with options (i.e. can I use the original name? Like Firenze instead of Florence), etc. Lots can be done there.
    And it’s a bit annoying that it uses square brackets [ ] rather than curly {{ }}, because when you copy and paste, Gutenberg automatically converts the content to a shortcode, and this is no shortcode.
    Also, I live in London, but if I write include="London" it fails to recognise me because it believes my City is Westminster, which is rather the borough.
    The 1000 hits a day limit is not going to work for many: simply including the code in a post and testing it already consumed 54 hits (7 upon opening the settings page the first time).

    Anyway, the plugin does its job well. And I found that you can use it for more than just text:
    if you write a paragraph with [cfgeo include=""], then any amount of content in any Gutenberg block, and then close another paragraph with a [/cfgeo], the entire content gets managed by the plugin. So that’s great.
    If everything I noted above can be sorted out, it’s definitely a 5-star plugin.

    Ah, one more thing… Give an option to remove the content in the top admin bar, for those who find it unnecessary and annoying.

    Update: Ran out of the 1000 hits in just 1 week. Tested this on 1 old page on a very niche blog getting just about a dozen visitors a day (the page itself got only 2 visits in the period and the plugin is blocked on the other pages with Asset CleanUp), so obviously it’s not a real match and it seems miscoded on purpose to convince you to upgrade…
    Guess it’s not worth using this instead of other plugins then, unless you really need it and have the money.
    Downgraded from 3 stars to 1.

    • This topic was modified 5 months ago by koandj. Reason: report after 1 week usage
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  • Plugin Author INFINITUM FORM

    (@creativform)

    Thank you for your detailed comment and feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with our plugin. We would like to address all the points you mentioned:

    1. Documentation: We are working on improving our documentation to make it more comprehensive and clear. We will include all options and implementation examples, including using original city names like Firenze instead of Florence. We encourage you to contact our technical support for any additional questions or clarifications, as we are here to help.
    2. Using Square Brackets: We are aware of the issue with square brackets [ ] in the Gutenberg editor. In our next update, we plan to enable the use of curly brackets {{ }} to avoid conflicts with shortcodes. We also recommend using tags such as %%country%% or %%city%% that are currently available and can simplify usage.
    3. City Recognition: The problem might be that your ISP (Internet Service Provider) could be located away from your actual location, affecting the accuracy of geo information. Some factors depend on how your provider returns that information. We are working on improving the precision of this data. We recommend using a broader range of options for recognition, such as including multiple names (e.g., include=”London, Westminster”).
    4. 1000 Hits Per Day Limit: We understand that this limit can be restrictive for some users. Each request, including opening the settings page, counts as a hit. If you are testing functionalities on a live server, we recommend obtaining a one-time monthly license that allows unlimited usage during the testing period. Additionally, each hit is counted per session, which lasts 15 minutes, so each IP address change can generate a new hit. More information about how lookups work can be found on our FAQ page, where you can also find the option to increase the session duration.
    5. Gutenberg Blocks: We are glad you discovered that our plugin can manage content within Gutenberg blocks. We strive to provide as much flexibility as possible in using our plugin.
    6. Top Admin Bar Content: We will soon provide an option to remove the content from the top admin bar for users who find it unnecessary.

    We understand your frustration with the limitations and are working on solutions to improve the user experience. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope you will give our new version a chance when it becomes available.

    Sincerely,
    The WP Geo Controller Team

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