What was that candy Willy Wonka invented that kept changing colors? Was it the gobstopper.....? Eh, I can't remember. But anyway...Behold! A new header/layout. Just in case you haven't noticed, my indecisiveness about my blog layout is pretty much a direct reflection of my indecisiveness in general.
Notice my new header (I have to brag ok because it took me forever and a half to make). I downloaded the GIMP image editing software and was playing around on it. Yes, I realize it is kind of ugly. Gimme a break! It's similar to PhotoShop in nature and functionality (except for GIMP is free) and I haven't used PhotoShop is ages......so this is the best it's gonna get for now.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Blog Safety Tips
Blog Safety Tips - (found bling on the blog website-"click here"s will only work from website)
Whether you are a novice blogger or expert blogger it is always good to have an extra reminder on how to blog safe. There is a large majority of bloggers who simply blog for family and friends and not for exposure. Here is list of ways to blog more safely.
1. Go Private. For instructions on how to make your blog private click here.
2. Change your blog settings. By changing your blog settings you can select your blog to be removed from blog listings and also search engines. By removing your blog from search engines your blog cannot be searched by search engines such as Google. The only way to access your blog is by entering the exact blog address or clicking a link with the exact address. For instruction on how to change your blog settings, click here.
3. Never use your last name anywhere on the blog. This includes your url address, blog title, and throughout your posts. If your last name is in you url (blog) address it is easy to change to a new name. For instructions on how to change your blog (name) address, click here.
4. Never post actual birthdates. Post birthday events a day, week or even a month after the actual event.
5. Disable right-click to prevent your photos from being copied. Please note, if you disable right-click your viewers will not be able to right click on any of your links as well.
6. Add a copyright image or watermark on your pictures. This can be done by using a photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop.
7. Never post pictures of the outside of your house or car. Especially with your house number or license plate visible!
8. Never mention where your kids go to school or any workplace.
9. Do not add countdowns for vacations or other events that would allow people to know when you will be out of your house.
10. Do not post when your spouse is out of town for work or deployment.
11. Moderate the comments made on your blog before they are allowed to be published. This will protect you from random or spam comments posted on your blog. For instruction on how to moderate you comments, click here.
12. Add a web or hit counter to you blog site. Although this will not tell you the names of those viewing your blog it will allow you to view the IP address and where your viewer are located (typically State or Country).
13. Have courtesy for your fellow bloggers. When adding your friends and families blogs to your blog list DO NOT include their last names. Many bloggers do not want to go private and are doing their part to protect themselves. Have courtesy and do the same.
14. Do not post you email address on your blog or when you are commenting on anothers blog. You are allowing others to send you spam. An easy way to allow reader to email you without posting your email address is using a contact form such as Kontactr (it's free).
15. Assume anything you publish on your blog will be permanent. Anyone can copy, print, or save to a computer what you publish whether your blog is private or not private.
Whether you are a novice blogger or expert blogger it is always good to have an extra reminder on how to blog safe. There is a large majority of bloggers who simply blog for family and friends and not for exposure. Here is list of ways to blog more safely.
1. Go Private. For instructions on how to make your blog private click here.
2. Change your blog settings. By changing your blog settings you can select your blog to be removed from blog listings and also search engines. By removing your blog from search engines your blog cannot be searched by search engines such as Google. The only way to access your blog is by entering the exact blog address or clicking a link with the exact address. For instruction on how to change your blog settings, click here.
3. Never use your last name anywhere on the blog. This includes your url address, blog title, and throughout your posts. If your last name is in you url (blog) address it is easy to change to a new name. For instructions on how to change your blog (name) address, click here.
4. Never post actual birthdates. Post birthday events a day, week or even a month after the actual event.
5. Disable right-click to prevent your photos from being copied. Please note, if you disable right-click your viewers will not be able to right click on any of your links as well.
6. Add a copyright image or watermark on your pictures. This can be done by using a photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop.
7. Never post pictures of the outside of your house or car. Especially with your house number or license plate visible!
8. Never mention where your kids go to school or any workplace.
9. Do not add countdowns for vacations or other events that would allow people to know when you will be out of your house.
10. Do not post when your spouse is out of town for work or deployment.
11. Moderate the comments made on your blog before they are allowed to be published. This will protect you from random or spam comments posted on your blog. For instruction on how to moderate you comments, click here.
12. Add a web or hit counter to you blog site. Although this will not tell you the names of those viewing your blog it will allow you to view the IP address and where your viewer are located (typically State or Country).
13. Have courtesy for your fellow bloggers. When adding your friends and families blogs to your blog list DO NOT include their last names. Many bloggers do not want to go private and are doing their part to protect themselves. Have courtesy and do the same.
14. Do not post you email address on your blog or when you are commenting on anothers blog. You are allowing others to send you spam. An easy way to allow reader to email you without posting your email address is using a contact form such as Kontactr (it's free).
15. Assume anything you publish on your blog will be permanent. Anyone can copy, print, or save to a computer what you publish whether your blog is private or not private.
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