Browse Month: May 2010

HostBill v.1.4.0 Released

Long-awaited Hostbill version 1.4.0 is out! Visit our online demo and experience new features like:

  • Multi-Currency support
  • Bulk Invoice Payment
  • Quotes/Estimates
  • Custom client fields (VAT number, mobile phone etc)
  • Embedable live chat

…and much much more! Our integrated third party modules list is still growing, with this version we’re introducing goodies support like:

  • LogicBoxes – sell your Resellerclub hosting!
  • ISPManager
  • H-Sphere
  • Netcash.co.za
  • Quickpay.dk
  • DotNetPanel
  • Ashay backup

… and as usual: LOT MORE!

Go ahead and grab latest version of HostBill from our client area!

Next version preview pt.3 – PayPal balance addon

It’s around one week until next HostBill will be released, and because of this we’ve decided to show you something special – new free HostBill addon which will be included in the next version – PayPal Balance Addon. This simple addon gives you at a glance information about your current PayPal balance. But the best part about it is the simplicity – no need to edit any files!

See how you will be able to start using this (and many other addons):

1. Visit addon management section, and hit “Activate” next to this addon

2. Fill in your API data, and hit Save Changes

3. That’s it! Your homescreen will look similar to this attached below:

balance

Easy configuration…

balance_example

…and our addon is working!

Next version preview pt.2 – Customizable client fields

With the release of the new version we will introduce new feature to HostBill – customizable client fields. During signup client will pick his profile type – Private profile or Company profile and as an administrator you’ll be able to configure which fields need to be displayed for each type of customer. You also will be able to set those fields as required or not and whether or not they should be displayed on client invoice. You will be able to define your own custom fields – lets say you operate in European Union and want your commercial customers to provide their VAT number during signup – nothing simpler with HostBill! Take a look at the screenshots and see by yourself:

custom_fi

Admin section – define fields

custom_fi2

Client section – sign-up

Webdeveloper musthave – Zen Coding

This post will not be directly related to HostBill itself – but hey – it’s developers blog! 😉

I’ve recently stumbled upon great tool called Zen Coding – if you’re using HTML in your everyday work – this little fellow can save you a LOT of time – just requires some practice, for example:

div#page>div.logo+ul#navigation>li*3>a

will be expanded into:

<div id="page">
        <div class="logo"></div>
        <ul id="navigation">
                <li><a href=""></a></li>
                <li><a href=""></a></li>
                <li><a href=""></a></li>                
        </ul>
</div>

Make sure to see it in action: