DLE Order Desk

DLEMod “Order Desk” — a powerful way to accept and manage requests on your site

“Order Desk” is a versatile, fully configurable module for DataLife Engine that organises how your site accepts, moderates and processes orders or requests from users. Whether you run an online service, take orders for unique products or provide services, the module becomes an essential tool for working with your audience and keeping your workflow in order.

It keeps things transparent and convenient for users and administrators alike, giving you full control over every request from the moment it is created until it is completed or rejected.

Key features for users

1. Easy order submission:

   • A simple, intuitive form for creating new requests.

   • “Title” and “Description” fields let users state clearly what they need.

   • New orders get the “On moderation” status automatically, so the administration stays in control.

2. Order status tracking:

   • Users can browse the list of all orders on a separate public page of the site.

   • Every order shows a clear status — On moderation, Approved or Rejected — so everyone knows where things stand.

   • A status filter on the public page helps find the right requests quickly.

   • A detail view for each order with all its fields and its status.

3. Interactive order rating:

   • Like or dislike any order.

   • Like and dislike counters update in real time.

   • Your own vote is highlighted.

   • Instant feedback through toast notifications.

4. Change notifications:

   • Users automatically receive email notifications when the status of their order changes, so they are always up to date.

   • If an order is rejected, the reason given by the administrator appears both in the notification and on the order page.

Key features for administrators

1. Centralised order management:

   • A dedicated section in the DLE admin panel for all requests: ?mod=tasks.

   • A convenient list of all orders with quick status filters: All, On moderation, Approved, Rejected.

   • A short preview of each order’s title, description, author and status right in the list.

2. Detailed order editing:

   • Full order information: title, description, author (with a quick link to the user’s profile), creation date and last update.

   • Change the status of an order in one click:

     • “On moderation” — a new order or one waiting to be reviewed again.

     • “Approved” — the order has been accepted.

     • “Rejected” — the order has been declined (a reason is required).

   • An “Administrator comment” field for feedback to the user, especially when an order is rejected.

3. Flexible module settings:

   • A separate settings page in the admin panel: ?mod=tasks&action=settings.

   • “Show all orders on the front end” — choose whether the public page shows only approved orders or all of them, including those on moderation and rejected ones. Full control over what visitors see.

   • Set the number of orders per page separately for the public part and the admin panel, for fast loading and comfortable browsing.

4. Notifications and security:

   • Email notifications to the administrator about every new order, so you can react quickly.

   • Standard DLE security mechanisms (user_hash, safesql, htmlspecialchars, strip_tags) protect against SQL injection and XSS attacks.

Technical features and advantages

• Full DLE integration: the module is built around the DataLife Engine architecture for smooth operation and compatibility.

• Standard DLE functions: it relies on DLE’s built-in tools for the database, mail and templates, which keeps it stable and easy to maintain.

• SEO-friendly URLs: clean, human-readable addresses for every page of the module (for example /tasks/, /tasks/add/, /tasks/view/123/) for better indexing and usability.

• Responsive design: the public part inherits the styles of your DLE template and looks good on any device.

• Database optimisation: efficient SQL queries with indexes keep it fast even with a large number of orders.

• Easy installation: step-by-step instructions — usually just adding tables to the database, copying files and updating .htaccess.

Who is this module for?

• Service companies: accept requests for repairs, consultations, design and other services.

• Online stores: handle custom orders, pre-orders and personalised products.

• Web studios: collect requests for websites, apps and design projects.

• Portals and blogs: gather suggestions, ideas and questions from users.

• Any DLE site that needs a structured way to receive and process incoming requests from users.

In short

“Order Desk” is more than a module — it is a ready-made solution for growing your business and improving how you work with clients. Bring order to request handling, keep users happy and save your time with this powerful, well-thought-out tool.

Get DLEMod “Order Desk” today and start managing requests on your site efficiently!