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WP Plugin: Easy Announcement v1.1

21 November 2006 17 Comments

This is a must upgrade for those who are using my Easy Announcement WordPress plugin. Why? Because in this latest version, you can use newline instead of using breakline <br /> in your announce.txt text file.

Plugin Name: Easy Announcement
Version: 1.1
Plugin URI: http://www.cypherhackz.net/plugins-themes/
Description: An easy way to display announcement on your site without have to edit your theme file.
Author: Fauzi Mohd Darus
Author URI: http://www.cypherhackz.net

Download: cypher_easy-announcement.zip [tags]plugin, wordpress plugin, download, easy announcement[/tags]

How to Install

Download the plugin file.
Extract file cypher_easy-announcement.zip.
Upload easy_announcement folder into your WordPress plugin folder.
CHMOD easy_announcement folder and announce.txt file to 666.
Activate the plugin in your Plugins admin panel.
Put this function <?php easy_announcement(); ?> in your theme file. Eg: index.php
Done!

How to Upgrade

Download the plugin file.
Extract file cypher_easy-announcement.zip.
Upload easy_announcement.php to easy_announcement folder to replace the previous version plugin.
Done!

How to Update the Announcement

In your Admin Panel, go to Plugins.
Scroll down to Easy Announcement plugin.
Under Description there is a hyperlink text “HERE”.
Click on it and update your annoucement.

Version History

1.1
– Now can use newline instead of using <br />
– Bugs fixed
1.0
– Initial Release

Tips on how to name your AdSense Channels

21 November 2006 13 Comments

For adsense publishers, as we know, we can set our adsense ads with channels. But how did you name the channels? Here I will share with you tips on how I manage my adsense ads by using specific name format for my adsense channels.

Because I have multiple websites and use wordpress themes, so I need to name the channels according to where the adsense will be displayed. To make it simple I use this kind of format for my adsense channels.

[site/theme]_[file]-[location]-[ads type]

Here are what the meaning for each tag.

site/theme – Your site or theme name. Eg: k2, kubrick, dfire, chnet.
file – Filename which you put the adsense code. Eg: index, page, archives, search, 404.
location – Where you place the adsense code. Eg: header, sidebar, footer, entry.
ads type – Your adsense type. Eg: adunit, linkunit.

Ok here is an example:

k2_single-header-adunit

What we can get from this channel name is, the ads is an adunit type. It is located under k2 theme folder in file single.php. And the ads is being display on site header.

So when each time you login into your adsense report, it is easier for you to track down which ads are performing well and which are not.

Note:

If there are more ads in one page in one location, put a number after the ads type. Eg: k2_single-header-adunit2
Make sure you name your adsense channels properly because the maximum characters are 30.
You also can use this tips on AdSearch channels too.

If you have anything to ask or want to give suggestions, feel free to leave them in the comment box below. I hope this post is helpful and thanks for your time! 🙂 [tags]adsense, google, revenue, tips, channel[/tags]

Funny 404 Error Page

20 November 2006 3 Comments

First take a look at the real 404 error page on this website.

http://www.homestarrunner.com/system.html

Nothing weird right? It is just saying that the file could not be found. Ok how about this 404 error page created by the site owner with flash movie. [tags]404, 404 error page, animation, funny, movie[/tags]

http://www.homestarrunner.com/systemisdown.html

Does anyone want to make like this flash movie on your 404 error page? Lol… :))

Snap Preview Anywhere – Create site thumbnails in a Snap

20 November 2006 10 Comments

SPA Image

Snap Preview Anywhere from Snap is a site tool that will let your visitors see where a link goes before they click on it. Just rollover the mouse on any link on your site, Snap Preview Anywhere will give visual display of the site without having to go there. The best part is this service is free and no maintenance required. [tags]snap, thumbnail, site tool[/tags]

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