I was fooling around with Stonekettle Station's HTML template last night.
Specifically I was adding in Google Analytics code.
Obviously I hosed something up.
You'll notice the 'recent comments' feed is acting wonky. So is the RSS feed. So is the gmail notification feed. This may not bother you, but it bugs the hell out of me.
I've got things to do this morning and no time to play with the code. Please ignore the ill-behaving comments feed until I get it fixed. I'm going to let the GA code run for a bit and see if I like it enough to fix the code compatibility issue, or whether I'd rather just delete it altogether.
So, far I'm not particularly impressed.
I like the analytics software I already use, and GA doesn't appear to give me anything I don't already have - but it does have some pretty graphs. And I like graphs.
If anybody uses GA with blogger and you want to tell me why it sucks, or why it's the greatest thing since BBQ Pork Rinds and Beer, go right ahead. Thanks.
For those of you following along in the discussion on yesterday's post about the auto industry bailout, I've added my comments which basically constitutes today's post and the thread is active. Please feel free to jump in.
Showing posts with label things that have to do with blogging. Show all posts
Showing posts with label things that have to do with blogging. Show all posts
Friday, December 19, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
And We're Back
As you may I have noticed Stonekettle Station has been off-line, mostly, since Friday.
It was a combination of things this time.
Server problems in Wasilla. A failed local distribution amplifier on the pole that feeds my internet drop. A bad cable splitter in my basement, and an outdated Toshiba cable modem.
All of which are now fixed or replaced, and I'm back up at about a MPS faster than prior to the repairs. So, woohoo, so on and so forth.
If you've sent me email in the last few days, and really, who hasn't? (I'm sitting here watching both my public and private email queues fill up) I'm behind, and it'll be a day or two before I get back to you, maybe longer depending on how motivated I feel.
So, anyway, what's been happening with you all? Feels like forever since I talked to you, Internet.
It was a combination of things this time.
Server problems in Wasilla. A failed local distribution amplifier on the pole that feeds my internet drop. A bad cable splitter in my basement, and an outdated Toshiba cable modem.
All of which are now fixed or replaced, and I'm back up at about a MPS faster than prior to the repairs. So, woohoo, so on and so forth.
If you've sent me email in the last few days, and really, who hasn't? (I'm sitting here watching both my public and private email queues fill up) I'm behind, and it'll be a day or two before I get back to you, maybe longer depending on how motivated I feel.
So, anyway, what's been happening with you all? Feels like forever since I talked to you, Internet.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Email Note
My Stonekettle Station email address has changed.
Over there on the right hand side of this page, in the "about me" box, you'll note a new email address - stonekettlestation@gmail.com. Email pertaining to posts on Stonekettle Station should be addressed to this email site.
For the UCFer's, my old email address and IM handles are still the correct ones, no need to change anything.
Over there on the right hand side of this page, in the "about me" box, you'll note a new email address - stonekettlestation@gmail.com. Email pertaining to posts on Stonekettle Station should be addressed to this email site.
For the UCFer's, my old email address and IM handles are still the correct ones, no need to change anything.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Recent Comments
I'm busy this morning, and don't have time to be making snarky comments right now. Sorry.
On the other hand, this will allow Tom's co-workers to actually get things done, rather than worrying about the odd noises he's making and searching about for their body armor and the nearest exit.
However - I've got something for those of you running blogspot sites. A while back we were scratching our heads over how to add a decent 'recent comments' widget to the sidebar. I think it was Eric who finally came up with the workaround most of us have been using. Last night while playing around with my site, I found a better one.
Look over there ->
You'll notice that the 'recent comments' widget now has a new look to it and seems to work better and faster.
Here's how you get the updated code for your blogger site. Go here, follow the directions. Copy the resulting code. Go back to your site and select 'customize'. Click on 'Add a Page Element,' and then select 'HTML/Javascript.' Paste in the code and save changes. Delete the old comments widget.
Like the older method this widget works from the RSS/Atom feed, so it can take a bit to update depending on server loading and RSS poling.
There is a better method, that uses embedded javascript to draw directly from the comments table. But it's tricky to get the coding exactly right, especially if you're using blogger templates. I fooled around with it last night, and if you're not a HTML/CSS person you can really hose up your site. Once I get it down and working, I'll post the code and directions here. In the mean time, this solution should provide you blogspotters with a better site look and utility.
Yeah, you're welcome.
On the other hand, this will allow Tom's co-workers to actually get things done, rather than worrying about the odd noises he's making and searching about for their body armor and the nearest exit.
However - I've got something for those of you running blogspot sites. A while back we were scratching our heads over how to add a decent 'recent comments' widget to the sidebar. I think it was Eric who finally came up with the workaround most of us have been using. Last night while playing around with my site, I found a better one.
Look over there ->
You'll notice that the 'recent comments' widget now has a new look to it and seems to work better and faster.
Here's how you get the updated code for your blogger site. Go here, follow the directions. Copy the resulting code. Go back to your site and select 'customize'. Click on 'Add a Page Element,' and then select 'HTML/Javascript.' Paste in the code and save changes. Delete the old comments widget.
Like the older method this widget works from the RSS/Atom feed, so it can take a bit to update depending on server loading and RSS poling.
There is a better method, that uses embedded javascript to draw directly from the comments table. But it's tricky to get the coding exactly right, especially if you're using blogger templates. I fooled around with it last night, and if you're not a HTML/CSS person you can really hose up your site. Once I get it down and working, I'll post the code and directions here. In the mean time, this solution should provide you blogspotters with a better site look and utility.
Yeah, you're welcome.
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