Blog Issues I Need to Solve
Here are some blog issues I need to fix (if you have recommendations for me):
Incoming Links Spam
I noticed in my sidebar there’s an SEO company who has spammed my list of incoming links. I tried to delete it, can’t find a way. I tried removing the plugin of incoming comments and it left an error code (broke the sidebar). I just left it. My blog needs some technical updates - like subscribing to comments, but this is more urgent.
No Javascript Support
I found a plugin that lets you insert javascript into blog posts but it doesn’t appear to be working. All of Google’s affiliate links are javascript (thank goodness CJ didn’t require javascript!). Wordpress doesn’t support javascript in posts. Anyone know of a solution that works? Google should have an HTML version of their text ads!
Fix my Email Subscription
This one seems most simple but I either haven’t spent the time or it’s more complicated than it looks. My email subscription pings subscribers every time my blog changes. It’s annoying. I just want it to email when there is a new post and add a plugin to notify people of new comments. Also, I want a few sentences of the post along with the link. I’ve tried changing the settings but ultimately nothing has changed and it’s a new year coming up and I want to get this solved.
Christmas Wish - a blog redesign with a logo
This has never been a priority and I don’t want to put resources into it now but it’s a wish. Kelly at Startup Princess wished someone would redesign her blog and someone did volunteer. So if you’re willing to help out I’ll promote your blog design company (and a PR6 link).
Our blog writing services cater to the very high end enterprise who can spend a few thousand monthly to offset their PPC spend and build permanent links in the search engine. I want to develop a mid-range option and am looking for a partnership so I can focus on the SEO and writing aspects. Preferably this is not just the design but some of the tech stuff. I’d like my brand to be reporting on what I see online or the internet marketing reporter. If you’re reading this you probably know my style.
For SEO purposes I’d like to try a static home page with an “about us” and top posts feed that you skip after the first visit. How would you handle this? Think it’s a good idea?
Here’s your chance to chime in with ideas and feedback on any topic relating to my blog. What makes you grouchy, what works. I know there’s a lot more I can do to improve my blog and if there’s anything you can add, please leave a comment.
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4 Responses to “Blog Issues I Need to Solve”
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December 12th, 2007 at 2:05 am
Did you turn off the visual editor in wordpress?
December 18th, 2007 at 9:51 pm
I recommend the Akismet plugin for WordPress (http://www.akismet.com/) to prevent comment spam. While you’ll still get a few spam comments, it prevents 95+% of them and is well worth adding. Very easy to use too — mostly automatic.
December 22nd, 2007 at 1:47 pm
Here is a plugin so visitors can subscribe to comments:
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/subscribe-to-comments/
To place code into blog posts you’ll need to turn off the visual editor. To do this go to your Wordpress Dashboard and click the User tab. Next find your admin name and click on edit. Under where it says Edit User there should be a tic box that says “Use the Visual Editor when writing”. If this is checked, uncheck it. This will turn off the visual editor.
When you want to add code like javascript into your post, there is a button at the top of the editor that says code. Click that. This will add “
" Next place your javascript. Then click the button that say /code. This will close out the "". I use this when I add videos to my blog at MakeAnInformedVote.com. Adding video using the visual editor destroyed my layout.Next to optimize your pings use this plugin:
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/maxblogpress-ping-optimizer/
The problem you’re having is a Wordpress bug that has yet to be fixed. This plugin will take care of it.
If you have any questions setting up your plugin please email me.
December 23rd, 2007 at 2:39 pm
I’ve done a few dozen logos .. designed some large inTRAnet sites and small internet sites .. check my samples and email if you want to talk. Great site you have, great advice!