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Private Messages
Private Messages is a WordPress plugin by Astoundify that adds a private messaging system to job boards built on WP Job Manager. It lets visitors and listing owners chat directly on your site, share files and keep every conversation in one place.
- Version
- 1.10.5
- Released
- Sep 7, 2023
- Developer
- Astoundify
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 a year on its own
What’s new in Private Messages 1.10.5
Version 1.10.5 · Sep 7, 2023
Latest
- ImprovedCompatibility check with latest WordPress v6.3.
- ImprovedCompatibility check with PHP 8.1.
What it does
Job boards often push candidates and employers off the site to talk, which scatters conversations across email inboxes and makes them hard to follow. This add-on, built specifically for WP Job Manager, keeps that contact on your own site. Visitors can open a private chatbox with a listing owner and send messages that appear live, without page refreshes. Conversations are stored in message dashboards, so each user has one place to read replies, follow up and keep track of who they have talked to.
The plugin fits into the job board you already run. A messenger widget places a chat icon wherever you want it, and shortcodes let you add "New Private Message" links to pages, listings or other content. Users can attach images, videos, documents and PDFs to their messages, with no limit on attachments. The interface is responsive for phones and tablets, and styling options let you adjust the chatbox so it matches the look of your site.
Best for
- Job boards built on WP Job Manager
- Recruitment sites connecting candidates with employers
- Listing sites wanting private on-site contact
Features
Private chatbox for listings
Visitors can message listing owners directly and privately on your job board, so candidates and employers can talk without switching to email or another app.
Message dashboards
Create dedicated message centers where users manage all of their conversations in one place, making it easier to follow threads and reply.
Real-time messaging
Messages appear live without page refreshes, so a back-and-forth conversation between a job seeker and an employer flows like a regular chat.
Unlimited file attachments
Users can send and receive as many attachments as they need, including images, videos, documents and PDFs such as resumes or job details.
Messenger widget
Place a chat icon anywhere on your site so users have a visible, quick way to start a new conversation.
Shortcode message links
Use shortcodes to generate "New Private Message" links and drop them into pages, posts or listings wherever you want people to get in touch.
Mobile-friendly interface
The responsive design lets users read and send messages from smartphones and tablets as easily as from a desktop browser.
Chatbox styling options
Adjust the appearance of the chatbox so its colors and look line up with your site's branding and existing design.
Private Messages older versions
- 1.10.4May 3, 20232 improvements
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Private Messages
Does this work without WP Job Manager?
It is designed as an add-on for WP Job Manager, so it expects that plugin to be running your job board. The messaging connects visitors with the owners of listings created through WP Job Manager.
Can job seekers send their resume through a message?
Yes. Users can attach files to their messages, including documents, PDFs, images and videos, and there is no limit on the number of attachments. That makes it practical to share a resume or portfolio during a conversation.
Will messages show up without reloading the page?
Yes. Messaging happens in real time, so new messages appear in the conversation without a page refresh. Users can keep track of all their threads through the message dashboards.
Can I add a message button to specific pages?
You can. Shortcodes let you generate "New Private Message" links and place them anywhere on your site, and the messenger widget can show a chat icon in the spots you choose.
Is Private Messages free?
The code of Private Messages is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Private Messages is this?
Version 1.10.5, released Sep 7, 2023. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Private Messages?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Private Messages automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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