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Stressed Or Feeling Guilty About Blogging? Please Read This Post. Let's Keep Blogging Fun https://hughsviewsandnews.com/2023/10/16/stressed-or-feeling-guilty-about-blogging-please-read-this-post-lets-keep-blogging-fun/ #BloggingAdvice, #BloggingHelp, #BloggingProblems, #BloggingQuestions, #BloggingStress, #BloggingTips, #HelpWithBlogging, #MentalHealth, #Stress
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Stressed Or Feeling Guilty About Blogging? Please Read This Post. Let's Keep Blogging Fun https://hughsviewsandnews.com/2023/10/16/stressed-or-feeling-guilty-about-blogging-please-read-this-post-lets-keep-blogging-fun/ #BloggingAdvice, #BloggingHelp, #BloggingProblems, #BloggingQuestions, #BloggingStress, #BloggingTips, #HelpWithBlogging, #MentalHealth, #Stress
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Stressed Or Feeling Guilty About Blogging? Please Read This Post. Let's Keep Blogging Fun https://hughsviewsandnews.com/2023/10/16/stressed-or-feeling-guilty-about-blogging-please-read-this-post-lets-keep-blogging-fun/ #BloggingAdvice, #BloggingHelp, #BloggingProblems, #BloggingQuestions, #BloggingStress, #BloggingTips, #HelpWithBlogging, #MentalHealth, #Stress
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Stressed Or Feeling Guilty About Blogging? Please Read This Post. Let's Keep Blogging Fun https://hughsviewsandnews.com/2023/10/16/stressed-or-feeling-guilty-about-blogging-please-read-this-post-lets-keep-blogging-fun/ #BloggingAdvice, #BloggingHelp, #BloggingProblems, #BloggingQuestions, #BloggingStress, #BloggingTips, #HelpWithBlogging, #MentalHealth, #Stress
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WordPress Problems: Don't Panic! How To Solve Issues Quickly https://hughsviewsandnews.com/2024/08/12/wordpress-problems-dont-panic-how-to-solve-issues-quickly/ #BlogThemes, #BloggingAdvice, #BloggingHelp, #BloggingProblems, #HelpWithBlogging, #HowTo, #WordPress, #WordPressHelp, #WordPressProblems, #WordPressSupport
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WordPress Problems: Don't Panic! How To Solve Issues Quickly https://hughsviewsandnews.com/2024/08/12/wordpress-problems-dont-panic-how-to-solve-issues-quickly/ #BlogThemes, #BloggingAdvice, #BloggingHelp, #BloggingProblems, #HelpWithBlogging, #HowTo, #WordPress, #WordPressHelp, #WordPressProblems, #WordPressSupport
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Blogging Simplified: Adding Images From Your Phone To A WordPress Post https://hughsviewsandnews.com/2024/07/15/blogging-simplified-adding-images-from-your-phone-to-a-wordpress-post/ #AddingImages, #Blocks, #Blogging, #BloggingAdvice, #BloggingHelp, #BloggingQuestions, #BloggingTools, #HelpWithBlogging, #HowTo, #Jetpack, #JetpackApp
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Blogging Simplified: Engagement. Am I Doing It Right? https://hughsviewsandnews.com/2024/06/17/blogging-simplified-engagement-am-i-doing-it-right/ #BloggingAdvice, #BloggingHelp, #BloggingQuestions, #Comments, #HelpWithBlogging, #HowTo, #QuestionsAboutBlogging, #RespondingToComments, #Spam, #Spammers
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How To Make Categorising And Tagging Blog Posts Powerful https://hughsviewsandnews.com/2024/06/03/how-to-make-categorising-and-tagging-blog-posts-powerful/ #Blogging, #BloggingAdvice, #BloggingHelp, #BloggingQuestions, #Bloggingadvice, #Categories, #HelpWithBlogging, #HowTo, #Tags, #WordPress
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How To Make Categorising And Tagging Blog Posts Powerful https://hughsviewsandnews.com/2024/06/03/how-to-make-categorising-and-tagging-blog-posts-powerful/ #Blogging, #BloggingAdvice, #BloggingHelp, #BloggingQuestions, #Bloggingadvice, #Categories, #HelpWithBlogging, #HowTo, #Tags, #WordPress
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Do you like talking about blogging? I do, and I've lots to say about it. What about you?
#Blogging #WordPress #Bloggingtips #Blogginghelp #Helpwithblogging
http://hughsviewsandnews.com/2024/05/07/blogging-simplified-its-easy-isnt-it-things-ive-learned/
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The Power Of Pingbacks: How To Create One https://hughsviewsandnews.com/2024/02/19/the-power-of-pingbacks-how-to-create-one/ #BloggingTips, #BloggingAdvice, #BloggingHelp, #WordPress, #HowTo, #Pingbacks, #BloggingTools, #HelpWithBlogging, #BloggingQuestions, #Trackbacks
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The Power Of Pingbacks: How To Create One https://hughsviewsandnews.com/2024/02/19/the-power-of-pingbacks-how-to-create-one/ #BloggingTips, #BloggingAdvice, #BloggingHelp, #WordPress, #HowTo, #Pingbacks, #BloggingTools, #HelpWithBlogging, #BloggingQuestions, #Trackbacks
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I came across some comments recently where somebody asked how to create a pingback to the post they were leaving their comment on. The blog host didn’t know. It got me thinking that I should do an updated post on what pingbacks are and how to create them.
Pingbacks are a powerful blogging tool. Don’t miss out on not using them.What are pingbacks?
A pingback is a type of notification that allows you to inform another blogger that you have linked to a post or article on their blog or website. This notification is typically automated and serves as a way to establish connections between different blogs or websites. Sometimes, pingbacks are also referred to as trackbacks.
If the other blogger has a pingback-enabled website or blog, then they can see a notification that you have linked to their article. They can then choose to allow your link to appear in the comments section of their blog post.
This may drive traffic to your blog when readers click on the pingback notification link.
Pingbacks work well on blog challenge posts such as Thursday Doors or Sunday Stills (to name but a few).
Today, I’m going to show you how to create a pingback.
Let’s get started.
In the screenshots below, I’ve numbered key points and am creating a pingback to my recent blog post, ‘The Power of Feedback: A Writer’s Brief Journey Through Editing and Story Chat.‘
Keypoints on creating a pingback- Highlight the word or words you’ve picked.
- Click the pingback link that pops up in the toolbar.
- In the URL box, enter the URL address of the blog post you’re linking to, or if it’s one of your own posts, search for the post.
- Choose the post you’re linking to.
Finally, and most importantly, tick the box next to the ‘open in new tab‘ box.
Tick the ‘Open in new tab’ box.Ticking the ‘open in new tab’ option guarantees that when users click the pingback link, the linked post will open in a new tab or page. This feature effectively retains users on the current page, allowing them to easily return to your post to leave a comment or engage with the content.
Not selecting the “open in new tab” option could result in missed opportunities for comments and likes.
- Your pingback has been created and will be highlighted in the post.
Tip – You can also highlight the pingback by making the text bold. To do this, highlight the text and click ‘B‘ (bold button in the toolbar).
- Before publishing your post, preview it first and make sure the pingback works. Does it go to the right location? If not, delete the URL and insert the correct one.
- Once you are happy that your pingback is working, publish the post.
Pingbacks should be exclusively directed toward blog posts and websites relevant to the subject of the post you are sharing or where you have been specifically invited to link.
Never create a pingback to a post that has no connection with the subject of your post.
Should I ask first before creating a pingback to another blogger’s post?
It’s always nice to ask first, but you’re good to go if the blogger has enabled pingbacks. And if you know the blogger well, there is no need to ask. But it’s best to ask if it’s your first time linking to one of their posts.
However, there’s no guarantee that your pingback requests will get the thumbs up. I receive pingback approval requests every day, and I won’t approve any that seem spammy or are completely unrelated to the post they’re trying to link to.
Are there any advantages of having pingbacks on your blog posts?
Yes. Here are a few advantages.
- Creates traffic to your blog.
- SEO-friendly.
- Search engine optimizations (SEOs) such as Google and Bing rank blog posts that include pingbacks higher.
- Bloggers may link back to one of your blog posts.
- Great for promoting older blog posts you have published that some of your followers may not have read.
Caution—It is crucial to refrain from creating a pingback to a blog or website’s home page. This practice is discouraged because it fails to notify the blogger whose post you are referencing.
Do pingbacks attract spam?
Some experts recommend not allowing any pingbacks or trackbacks to a blog because they attract spam. However, by moderating all pingback notifications, you can prevent any spam pingbacks from appearing in the comments section of your blog posts.
Good news from WordPress about spam comments
After an update in 2023, the WordPress anti-spam software has dramatically strengthened its ability to intercept spam. Consequently, there has been a significant decrease in the volume of visible spam comments reaching blogs. Previously, hundreds of spam comments inundated my blog on a daily basis. However, following the update, I only encounter one or two weekly.
Where possible, try and include at least one pingback in every blog post you publish.
You can use a mixture of pingbacks to your posts and those of other bloggers.
Are there any problems with allowing pingbacks on your blog?
None that I am aware of.
An invitation to create a pingback
If you’ve never created a pingback before, try creating one for this post. I’ll be happy to let you know if it works and include it in the comments section.
If you encounter any problems creating a pingback, don’t hesitate to ask me for some help.
Summary: The Power of Pingbacks and How to Create Them
- This guide explains pingbacks, how to create them, and the best practices to follow.
- This guide covers everything from creating a pingback to the benefits, staying safe from spam comments, and recent anti-spam updates from WordPress.
- This post also encourages readers to use pingbacks and shares my positive experience. It’s helpful for new and experienced bloggers, giving them the knowledge and confidence to use pingbacks effectively.
- In the busy blogging world, pingbacks are important for connecting and getting more site visitors.
- Pingbacks, sometimes also known as trackbacks, are useful tools for bloggers that let other bloggers know when you link to their posts.
- It’s polite to ask first before creating a pingback to another blog unless you know the blogger well or have been invited to link to a post.
- Always tick the ‘open in a new tab’ box so that readers do not lose the page they are reading.
- Pingbacks do not attract spam.
- WordPress anti-spam software now eliminates the majority of visible spam, saving you time in checking for comments that may have been marked as spam by mistake.
Layout, content, settings, and format might differ on self-hosted blogs.
I actively utilise pingbacks as part of my content strategy. My experience with using them has been positive, as they help me foster connections with other blogs and websites and enhance engagement. If you have any questions about pingbacks, please leave them in the comments section below, and I’ll be happy to address them.
My thanks to Sylvain Richard for his recent blog post about pingbacks.
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https://hughsviewsandnews.com/2024/02/19/the-power-of-pingbacks-how-to-create-one/
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Are you doing everything you can to protect your blog?
This is one security feature I recommend every blogger have. And it's easy to set up.
#WordPress #BloggingTips #Security #BloggingHelp #HowTo #HelpWithBlogging
http://hughsviewsandnews.com/2024/01/15/is-your-blog-safe-one-security-feature-you-must-have/
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2024: Exciting And Positive Things Happening On Hugh's Views And News https://hughsviewsandnews.com/2024/01/04/2024-exciting-and-positive-things-happening-on-hughs-views-and-news/ #BloggingAdvice, #BloggingHelp, #BloggingQuestions, #BloggingTips, #CarrotRanch, #HelpWithBlogging, #HughsViews&News, #WordlessWednesday, #WordPress, #WordPressHelp, #WordPressSupport
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2024: Exciting And Positive Things Happening On Hugh's Views And News https://hughsviewsandnews.com/2024/01/04/2024-exciting-and-positive-things-happening-on-hughs-views-and-news/ #BloggingAdvice, #BloggingHelp, #BloggingQuestions, #BloggingTips, #CarrotRanch, #HelpWithBlogging, #HughsViews&News, #WordlessWednesday, #WordPress, #WordPressHelp, #WordPressSupport
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Performing theses 7 jobs on your blog now will bring you and your blog excellent results in the New Year.
Plus, are you planning to take a blogging break during December?#WordPress #Blogging #BloggingTips #blogginghelp #HelpWithBlogging #MondayBlogs
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Exploring Multiple Avenues: How to Contact WordPress for Support: 6 Best Ways https://hughsviewsandnews.com/2023/11/27/exploring-multiple-avenues-how-to-contact-wordpress-for-support-6-best-ways/ #BloggingAdvice, #BloggingHelp, #BloggingProblems, #BloggingQuestions, #HelpWithBlogging, #HowTo, #QuestionsAboutBlogging, #WordPress, #WordPressHelp, #WordPressSupport <- Hugh, always helpful.
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What's your experience of dealing with WordPress?
Are you experiencing problems with WordPress? Have you reported the problems to them? If not, why not?
The 6 best ways to contact WordPress.
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Are you doing enough to protect your blog from online threats?
These four simple steps will help.
Is Your Blog Under Attack? Yes, It Is. 4 Easy Ways You Can Protect It
#WordPress #Blogging #Blogggingtips #Blogginghelp #trolls #Helpwithblogging
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Are you running out of media storage space on your blog?
These 5 methods help create more storage space so you can continue to upload images and photos to your blog.
#blogging #blogginghelp #WordPress #HelpWithBlogging #MediaLibrary #WordPresshelp
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Is Blogging Causing You Stress Or Making You Feel Guilty? How To Fix It
#BloggingTips, #BloggingAdvice, #BloggingHelp, #HowTo, #HelpWithBlogging, #BloggingQuestions, #QuestionsAboutBlogging, #MentalHealth, #BloggingStress #WordPress
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WordPress recently announced that the auto-sharing of blog posts to Twitter ended on the 1st of May, 2023. You can read their announcement by clicking the following link – Why Twitter Auto-Sharing Is Coming to an End.
Don’t panic! There are still ways to auto-share your blog content on social media.Does This Mean That Twitter Is Dead?
No. Despite many users deleting their Twitter accounts when Elon Musk took over (and some continuing to do so), Twitter is very much alive.
Although I’ve lost over one-hundred followers on Twitter, I still see traffic to my blog coming from it. As you’ll see from the following image, Twitter outperforms any other social media platform in the number of shares my blog gets.
Social Media Shares for Hugh’s Views And News.Only the WordPress Reader and search engines outperform Twitter in the number of shares they bring to my blog. I am curious why so many people have shared my blog posts via Skype, though.
Has Twitter Become Worse Since Elon Musk Took It Over?
Many users feared that Twitter would become more hate-related. I’ve not seen any increase in hate-related content. That may be because I always avoid it. And like on other social media sites and WordPress, I block users who publish hate-related content or who leave nasty comments.
I’ve had a Twitter account since 2010. Four more years than my WordPress blog, and I’ve had more trolls visit my blog than have visited me on Twitter.
What’s The Best Way To Deal With Trolls Or Nasty Comments, Tweets or Blog Posts?
Never engage with them. Trolls move on when they don’t get any kind of reaction. Ignoring, blocking and marking their comments as spam is the best form of action.
If I don’t like something on television or the radio, I switch off or switch channels. Likewise, if I see anything I do not like on any social media platform, I move on. Any spam or hateful comments directed at me get reported, and I block the user.
While I have not liked all the changes that have occurred on Twitter, nothing has made me delete my account yet.
Am I Sad That WordPress Is Ending Auto-Share To Twitter?
You may be surprised by my answer, but no. While WordPress did its best to get a good deal for users, I’m glad it decided to walk away from negotiations. WordPress put its users first. Had it agreed to the inflated rates Twitter wanted, users would have been hit with price increases.
Will The Twitter Sharing Buttons On Blog Posts Still Work?
Yes. WordPress has confirmed that the Twitter sharing button will still work. No need to delete it. Users can still tweet your posts even if you do not have a Twitter account.
And although auto-sharing to Twitter is ending, you can still copy links to your blog posts and paste them into new tweets.
Is Auto-Sharing On WordPress Now Dead?
No. Users can still auto-share their posts to the following social media platforms.
- Tumblr
In their announcement, WordPress also mentioned that auto-sharing was coming to Instagram and Mastodon (due mid-June 2023). However, I have heard that only those with an Instagram business account will have the ability to auto-share their blog posts. That may not be true, but more information will follow.
On May 3rd, I published a Wordless Wednesday post and was surprised to find that auto-sharing to Twitter was still working.
On May 5th, I published my Flash Fiction Friday post, and auto-sharing to Twitter was still working. By the time this post goes live, it may have stopped working, but I mentioned it to WordPress, and they came back with this response.
Auto-share may still work, but who knows how long for?I guess it’s a little like WordPress themes that are no longer supported. They may become unreliable with no support, start to cause problems, and eventually stop working.
And a further update from WordPress on Twitter dated 9th May 2023.
As of 10th May 2023, auto-sharing to Twitter is still working.Update 18th May 2023 – Auto-sharing to Twitter from WordPress has now been switched off.
Does Social Media Bring Traffic To Blogs?
Yes, but you must give it lots of time to work properly. Spreading yourself too thinly on social media by having too many social media accounts does not work. When I cut the number of social media accounts I had to two, I saw my blog stats take off.
Is It Worth Joining Instagram And Mastodon Now That WordPress Are Introducing Auto-Sharing To Them?
Only if you can give them the time to make them work for you and your blog.
You must engage with other users to gain followers. When I started engaging with other bloggers on WordPress, my stats boomed. When I started engaging with other users on Twitter, my stats boomed.
Don’t expect things to take off if you’re not prepared to give your time engaging with other users.
My recommendation is to stick with two or three social media platforms. Stay with those that work best for you.
What Is Mastodon?
I heard about Mastodon last year but only decided to create an account when I heard that auto-sharing to Twitter was ending.
It’s early days for me, but it has the look and feel of Twitter. I’ve added a Mastodon button to my social media widget. It’s the second button on the following bar.
Clicking on it will take you to my Mastodon account. If you already have a Mastodon account, please consider following me, and I will follow you back.
If you want to join Mastodon, start here on the Mastodon startup page.
If you want information about Mastodon, I found this unofficial guide to Mastodon very helpful.
However, it may take time for Mastoden to take off, so be prepared to wait. New social media platforms are being launched all the time. Remember to stick to just a few. Don’t spread your time too thin.
I will give Mastodon time, but I will delete my account if it does not work for me.
So far, it’s looking good because I am engaging with other users and, in turn, they are engaging with me. Some have been very helpful, although I’ve failed to find many WordPress users. So, if you’ve a Mastodon account, please consider connecting with me.
Instagram was one of the social media accounts I deleted a few years ago. I’ve no plans to rejoin Instagram.
Not Sure What Auto-Sharing Is Or How To Set It Up On WordPress?
This document, Post Automatically to Social Media, gives full details.
Layout, content, settings, and format might differ on self-hosted blogs.
Have you already cut ties with Twitter? Do you have a Mastodon account? Do you have any questions about auto-sharing on WordPress? Leave them in the comments section.
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