Hello I just upgraded my site from Joomla 1.5 to 2.5 and VirtueMart the latest version as well. I have it running on a test subdirectory. So I have been testing between JoomSEF and SH404SEF. I have used SH404SEF before and paid for it. I thought I would give your extension a shot. Like the layout, did not like having to pay for the Virtuemart extension. Overall the layout was fine, and like I said I had to fork over $13.00 US just to make sure that virtuemart plugin would work, which it did. But I have a huge issue with the addition of the Ugly and disruptive BANNER ADD at the bottom of every page.

So that was a huge turn off right from the start. But I have read that when and if I decided to pay for it for good, that that would be fixed. Now I must wonder whether or not I am dealing at all with a reputable company. During my final decision process I wanted to uninstall Joomsef and try out the Sh404SEF on the new site. Well I guess you have made my final decision for me. Even after uninstalling your component and related plugins, the ADVERT IS STILL AT THE BOTTOM OF MY PAGES!!!!!!!!

WTF kind of crap is this folks.. How in the world would you expect me to now purchase your product? Not only am I stuck with this being written into my code, but I find other ad gateways as well hidden in the source now. Could you explain this please????????

I am thinking of suing over this, How can you permanently write code to my site with a free trial version.. Please respond back to me as to WTF I can do to remove this unbelievable waste of my time and obtrusive and sneaky bullshit from my site as soon as possible. Your expedient response or the lack thereof will decide how I spend my dollars tonight..... Oct 01 2012.......Geez

I guess I will probably have to get the folks from the other company to help me fix your hidden code... I hope not!

I was very upset. I took care of and all is well now. Although very upsetting at the time, I have learned much about these things. Especially dealing with free stuff. :)

Hello,

Our software doesn't modify any Joomla files, the backlink is displayed by our System - ARTIO JoomSEF plugin if it recognizes that you use a free version. Once the plugin is removed, no backlink is being displayed on your website. Maybe the page was cached with the backlink displayed, so it was visible after the component was uninstalled?

Have you downloaded JoomSEF from our official website? Because there are some 3rd party websites offering JoomSEF with custom modifications on the internet. We encourage everyone not to use those, because they often contain such malware parts of code.