SimpleViewer.net

Want to easily create and add a SimpleViewer gallery to your WordPress blog? Try the new WP-SimpleViewer plugin. Images and captions can be loaded from the WordPress Media Library or from Flickr. Images can be uploaded directly via the WordPress media library. Change Image order via drag and drop. The new version fully supports SimpleViewer v2 galleries.

Here is an example Flickr gallery created with the plugin:

A big thanks to Sudar Muthu for helping out with the plugin development. Also, thanks to Markus Fugger for building and maintaining the previous version of WP-SimpleViewer.

Please report any issues or feedback in the WP-SimpleViewer forum.

Here at SimpleViewer H.Q. we are working hard to ensure SimpleViewer remains the best way to present your images on the web. We’re nearing completion on 2 major new features and wanted to give a quick preview here.

SimpleViewer Mobile

SimpleViewer Mobile is the much-anticipated HTML5 version of SimpleViewer, specifically designed for mobile devices that do not support Flash. This includes iPhones, iPads and Android devices. SimpleViewer Mobile provides a stripped-down interface to better present images on a small screen.

The mobile version of the gallery will be automatically created (no additional steps required) and will be displayed if the user’s device does not have the Flash plugin enabled.

svBuilder 2.1

Creating SimpleViewer galleries is about to get a lot easier! The next version of svBuilder includes true integrated support for local galleries. To build a new gallery, just drag-and-drop images from the desktop, enter caption text and hit ‘publish’ to create all the required gallery files. svBuilder will automatically resize images, generate thumbnails and create the required XML and HTML embed code.

Beta Testers Needed!

To get your hands on the new features first and to help create a better product for all our users, you can sign up to our beta program. If you are interested in testing the new features and providing feedback, please let us know. Please indicate if you are a SimpleViewer-Pro or SimpleViewer Standard user.

SimpleViewer-Pro Upgrade Policy

As always, SimpleViewer-Pro upgrades are free within the same major version number, so if you purchase SimpleViewer-Pro today, you will get access to the updates as soon as they become available.

svManager has been updated to version 1.7.0. By popular demand, you can now set all SimpleViewer-Pro options directly in the svManager web interface. View upgrade details.

We’ve posted some new examples and documentation showing how to extend SimpleViewer. Get ‘em while they’re hot!

Resizable Galleries with Header

We can use JavaScript to create a resizable gallery that includes a header, footer or side menu.

• View Vertical Resizable Gallery with Header Example
• View Horizontal Resizable Gallery with Side Menu Example
• View Instructions

Direct Linking to an Image (SimpleViewer-Pro)

We can also use JavaScript to jump directly to a specific image based on the gallery URL.

• View Example

Google Analytics Integration (SimpleViewer-Pro)

We can use SimpleViewer-Pro’s JavaScript API to track individual Image Views via Google Analytics.

• View Instructions.

We have big plans here at SimpleViewer.net to take our world-class image gallery solutions to the next level. To help us get there we need an additional front-end web developer. Preferably in Los Angeles, however remote work will be considered. If you are interested in becoming part of our team check out the requirements below.

Required Skills:

• Experience in hand-coding HTML
• Extensive knowledge of CSS
• JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Prototype, Dojo or similar
• Passionate about creating innovative web experiences
• On top of the latest developments and standards within the web industry
• Willingness to learn new skills

Bonus Skills:

• Server side scripting languages such as PHP, Ruby, JSP, Python
• Flash, ActionScript, Flex, AIR
• HTML5, CSS3
• Computer Science degree
• WordPress Development
• Interest in Web Design, Photography

If you would like to be considered, please email us at work@simpleviewer.net, including your resume and links to recent work.

Pove Productions have kindly released SimpleViewer Config, a handy free tool for creating SimpleViewer galleries on your desktop (Windows only). It allows you to drag and drop images onto the app to create a new gallery. Take it for a spin and let us know what you think in the comments. Thanks Iván!

On a related note, we are always happy to showcase apps and plugins that work with SimpleViewer products. Before releasing, please contact us and we’ll get you the appropriate (free) distribution license.

SimpleViewer and SimpleViewer-Pro v2.0.3 are now available for download.

The big changes in this version are:

• Multi-Line Title support was re-added by popular demand. By default, title text now ‘floats upward’. This means the height of the title is not used in calculating gallery layout. As more lines are added to the title text, the title y position moves upward. To modify this layout behavior, use the new ‘floatTitle’ and ‘titleHeight’ pro options.
• Improved compatibility between SimpleViewer Standard and SimpleViewer-Pro. The Pro version now handles all standard options correctly including ‘textColor’ and ‘galleryStyle’. This ensures gallery behavior remains identical when upgrading to Pro.
• Image Randomization options have changed. The ‘startOnRandomImage’ and ‘randomizeAutoPlay’ options have been replaced by the ‘randomizeImages’ option.This option randomly shuffles the image order on gallery load.

In addition there are multiple bug-fixes, so we advise everyone to upgrade. View the full change log.

Customers who have purchased SimpleViewer-Pro are eligible for free upgrades within the same major version number. To download the latest version of a purchased Airtight product you can re-use the download link sent in your original purchase email.

I just found out that SimpleViewer products get 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on our Google Checkout customer reviews.

This is great feedback. It’s good to know our work is appreciated and it provides great motivation to continue to improve our products. Thanks guys!

SimpleViewer and SimpleViewer-Pro v2.0.2 are now available for download.

This update mainly contains a load of minor bug fixes. Additionally we’ve added Danish, Finnish, Turkish and Vietnamese to the automatic language support. And we snuck in optional Mouse Wheel support. View the full change log.

Customers who have purchased SimpleViewer-Pro are eligible for free upgrades within the same major version number. To download the latest version of a purchased Airtight product you can re-use the download link sent in your original purchase email.

We are very happy to have just pushed the new version of simpleviewer.net! A big thanks to Paul Burgess for providing a super nice design and squeaky-clean CSS.

Some pages were moved around to improve consistency, specifically support related content. We did add 301 redirects for all the old pages, but its quite possible that something got lost in the shuffle. If you find any broken links, please let us know.

As part of our goal to improve international support, there is now a handy Google Translate widget at the bottom of each page. This will automatically translate the site into multiple languages.

Please have a poke around and as always, let us know if you have any feedback.