So a few weeks ago, we gave you some new 1 click installers to play with.... well we've only done it again!!  We've got 5 new installers to showcase to you... and we've also updated our CMS scripts to the latest versions!! All free, all of the time!

If you're on the Starter Plan, you'll soon be able to purchase these as "Add-Ons" to your package as well. 

1. Piwik Analytics        Check out the demo

Quite a few people have requested this open source web analytics solution, so we’re pleased to announce it’s been added to our library. It’s a good alternative to Google Analytics and Open Web Analytics, or can be used alongside them for a wider scope of information.

So lets look at some of the features Piwik offers: 

• Real time web analytics reports
• Powerful API
• Easy to use interface
• Customisable dashboard and widgets
• Build your own plugins or take advantage of those on offer
• Large, active community

This 1 Click Installer means you can have a fantastic analytics system installed and running in minutes!  Simply follow the on screen instructions and you can't go wrong.

2. Simple Machines Forums       See the demo

If you’re looking for an attractive message board solution, Simple Machines is definitely worth checking out. It’s already a popular choice with plenty of our customers, and now you can install it quickly and easily.

SMF features include:

• Package manager for automatic install/uninstall of mods
• SEO friendly
• File based caching for better performance
• Tracking of new and old unread topics
• Designed for optimal performance and scalability
• Advanced permissions and user management
• Multi-language support
• Template system for easy editing
• Open and well-documented source code

You'll find the 1 Click Installer for Simple Machines Forums in your Manage Hosting section, simply click it and follow the on screen instructions, it couldn't be easier.

3. ZenPhotos       View the demo

We all like to showcase our photos... whether they be of nights outs, picturesque landscapes, parties, memories, etc..! Zen Photo is ideal if you want a user-friendly and hassle-free way to present your photos online. This gallery software can be used for displaying digital art as well as photos, so it’s one to consider if you’re a designer or photographer. It’s also a good choice for family albums.

Features include:

• Browser Based - Lightweight and low maintenance
• Easy to use
• Good variety of plugins/extensions
• Photo commenting
• Stats to automatically show the number of clicks per album and per photo
• Search capabilities & Search engine friendly URLs

Check out the demo for our ZenPhotos 1 Click Install... You'll love it!

4. Status.Net       Try the demo

Create your own Twitter!!! Microblogging is huge at the moment, so creating your own network is a great way to share information and communicate, whether it’s within your business or simply with your site’s visitors. Collaborate, ask questions, and share resources in real-time using Status.net software!

Features include:

• User profiles
• Activity streams – incorporate content from business processes, applications, content streams etc.
• Public and private user group functionality
• Direct messaging
• Upload and share documents, images and video
• Searchable conversations and archives
• Follow topics of interest
• Taggable content
• 3rd party application support
• iPhone and Android apps available
• Integrated analytics
• Plugins and extensions available

5. Lime Survey        Try Lime Now

If you’ve ever spent ages looking for free survey software only to be baffled and frustrated by the limitations, then Lime Survey is for you. Whether you’re conducting extensive research or simply want to ask your visitors a few questions, Lime Survey is packed with useful features and, best of all, lets you create unlimited surveys.

Features include:

• Unlimited questions and participants in a survey
• Unlimited surveys at the same time
• Multi-lingual surveys
• 20 different question types
• WYSIWYG HTML Editor
• Image and video support
• Conditions for questions depending on earlier answers (skip logic/branching)
• Anonymous survey options
• Open and closed group of participant surveys
• Sending of invitations, reminders and tokens by email
• Option for participants to buffer answers to continue survey at a later time
• Survey expiry dates for automation
• Enhanced import and export functions to text, CSV, PDF, SPSS, R, queXML and MS Excel
• Basic statistical and graphical analysis with export facility
• Screen reader accessibility

So .... thats 5 brand new 1 Click Installers for all Pro Plan, Unlimited Plan, Medium Windows and Large Windows customers.... completely free! If you're a Starter or Small Plan user, we'll be rolling out an update at the end of August which will allow you to purchase these addons. Visit our facebook page to keep yourself updated with all the news and gossip from HostSphere!