The Latest Twitter Tweets Pro Magento Extension seamlessly integrates your Twitter feed directly into your Magento store, creating dynamic social proof and keeping visitors engaged with fresh content. This powerful extension represents an improved version of the original Twitter Tweets Extension, now fully compatible with oAuth authentication and Twitter API 1.1 requirements.
Why Integrate Twitter Feeds Into Your Magento Store?
Displaying live Twitter updates offers multiple benefits for ecommerce businesses:
- Social proof: Showcase customer interactions and brand mentions
- Fresh content: Keep your store dynamic with automatically updating tweets
- Engagement boost: Encourage visitors to follow your Twitter account
- SEO advantages: Fresh content signals to search engines that your site is active
Comprehensive Feature Overview
Core Functionality
The extension delivers robust Twitter integration with these essential features:
- Real-time display of latest tweets from your specified account
- Full oAuth 1.1 API compliance for secure authentication
- Flexible tweet display count configuration
- Automatic linking of hashtags (#) and mentions (@) for interactivity
Customization Options
Tailor the appearance to match your store’s design with these styling controls:
- Positioning in left or right sidebar
- Custom CSS input directly from admin panel
- Link behavior configuration (new window or same tab)
- Text, image, and link styling options
- Built-in “Follow” button for Twitter account growth
Technical Specifications
- 100% open source code for complete transparency
- Built following Magento best practices
- Lifetime free updates included
- Compatible with Magento CE 1.4.x through 1.9.2.x
- Requires PHP 5.2.0 or higher
Implementation Guide
Installation Process
Follow these steps for seamless installation:
- Extract the .tzg file from the downloaded package
- Disable all caches via System > Cache Management
- Ensure Magento Compilation is disabled (System > Tools > Compilation)
- Upload the package through Magento Connect Manager
- Refresh and clear cache after installation
- Log out and back in to admin to prevent permission issues
Display Options
Implement tweets in various locations using these methods:
Template File Integration
Add this code to display tweets in template files:
echo Mage::app()->getLayout()->createBlock('tweetspro/tweets')->setTemplate('vivacity/tweetspro/blank.phtml')->toHtml();CMS Page/Static Block Integration
Use this code snippet for CMS content:
{{block type="tweetspro/tweets" name="right.tweets" template="vivacity/tweetspro/blank.phtml"}}Special Note for Magento 1.9.2.2 Users
After installation, navigate to:
- Admin Panel > System > Permissions > Blocks
- Add New Block
- Enter ‘tweetspro/tweets’ in Block Name field
- Set ‘Is Allowed’ to Yes
Optimizing Your Twitter Feed Display
Maximize the impact of your integrated Twitter feed with these professional tips:
Content Strategy
- Maintain a consistent posting schedule for fresh content
- Mix promotional tweets with valuable industry content
- Respond to customer mentions to showcase engagement
Design Integration
- Match Twitter widget colors to your store’s palette
- Position in high-visibility areas like product pages
- Limit displayed tweets to 3-5 for optimal space usage
Technical Support and Maintenance
Our dedicated support team provides assistance Monday through Friday through our support portal. The extension includes lifetime updates to ensure continued compatibility with Magento platform updates and Twitter API changes.
Version History
Version 1.0 – March 12, 2016
Initial release with complete Twitter API 1.1 integration and oAuth support
By implementing the Latest Twitter Tweets Pro Extension, you’ll create a dynamic connection between your Magento store and social media presence, enhancing customer engagement and providing valuable social proof to potential buyers.
