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ActiveRain Approved Widgets and Script Codes

hanks to all the members that responded to our request for information about their <scripts> and widgets, we now have an "Approved" list for you to use as a guideline. Our programmers have determined that the following are safe and available for you to use on the network.

For those of you who may have missed the original post, the ActiveRain Team is making an effort to try and keep the network from being compromised by any malicious and threatening scripts or HTML codes. We asked ALL members who were using <script> widgets or codes on their Blogs, to let us know about them so we could do the research to determine which ones could and should be kept.

All widgets and <scripts> that were submitted and reported by our members have ALL been approved. Any other scripts that have not been approved, will be stripped and simply won't work when trying to add them to your Blog. This is for the safety and protection of the entire community.

If you have a <script> widget that you feel needs to be added to this list in the future, please let us know by simply leaving a comment with the name of the widget and the URL or web address location, and we will research it for you. Do Not Post The Script or Code in the comments here, just the name and URL.

Thank you to all those members who took the time to investigate their Blogs and report back to us, this saved us hours of time and research. It was a huge effort by the community, and I personally appreciate all your help and support. I have noticed a huge difference in the speed of our site, and not that this had anything to do with it, but I certainly haven't missed that "Proxy Error" screen popping up this past week.

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How To Add Widgets To Your Blog

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AR Tutorial - Adding Widgets

NOTE: If the widget you posted or submitted on the original Blog Post request is NOT ON THIS LIST, that means it was not a script code and it is safe to use. Example: Postlets, Meez, Grazr, ClusterMaps etc.

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Posted by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager on 10/13/2008 02:18 PM

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173 Comments on ActiveRain Approved Widgets and Script Codes

OCT

2008

Brad - thanks for the information, I will have to get my magnifying glass to read your spreadsheet

Thank you, Brad!

Any chance you can make that a bit more clear? I am in need of the info, but just cannot quite read it all!

Thank you again!

Thank you Brad and the whole AR team for all your hard work. I appreciate your time to keep the system in A+ shape!

Hi Brad, I use a clock from Fancygens -- can you add that one to your approved list? I've seen other members use their clocks too. ~ Evelyn

What about the SearchMe.com widget? I finally had time to play around with that, and coinsidently, added the widget to my site just today...

Petra and Melissa - I fixed it for you, hope that's better. :-)

PCRI - this is ONLY for widgets and HTML codes that have script in them, please review the original post for more details. Thanks. Your clocks and gizmos, widgets, gadgets and what-ya-ma-callits that DON'T have <script> in the code, they are just fine. :-))

Hi Donna -Sorry, you're out of luck! You'll have to remove it immediatly!! :-O

..... just kidding!! haha

the SearchMe widget is not a script code widget, but thanks for playing, we'll be here all week, and don't forget to tip your waiters/waitresses community builders. lol~

Lyn - thanks, have you noticed how smooth and fast the network is running lately? Jorgen must have found that "Blog" button and be back to work now... lol~

Brad - Thanks for the update! I was happy to see that the ones I cared about survived.

Brad.. This is great news. Thanks for keeping the members here updated, and listening to what we are looking for.

valerie osterhoudt

thank you Brad for doing the work and paving the way!!

I sure wish I had any idea what you are talking about. I feel as if I am trying to communicate with my children. Boy do I feel old. I will keep on plugging away and learning as much as I can through AR. In reality less than a year ago I did not know what a blog was. I will keep on learning and try to get up to speed.

Happy Monday!!

Lori Isaacson

If a Widget is anything like a Wedgy, then I am happy to not have a clue what ya'll are discussing. I guess it is time for me to get myself informed.

Sean Allen

It does seem to be running better lately. I guess I only notice it when it isn't working thanks for the info.

Do you know anything about HBM (Home Buyer's Marketing?)

Thanks Brad... you're lucky I actually scrolled to see the rest of your response. I almost replied back with one nasty response!!! LOL ;)

Thanks for the list Brad...Luckily the ones I use are either script approved, or are a non-script widget!

Thanks for the info!

I am pleased to see lots made the list, some I did not know about but may now use. Thanks.

Brad,

What about picture trail? I get to show off the activerainers in my office with that.

Hi Brad...Thanks to all of you at Active Rain, I know it was a lot of time and effort to review our scrpipted widgets we all use.

Thanks again fo supporting us !

Thanks for figuring this out and for putting the Blogs button back. Have the authorities caught Rich, yet?

Brad -- Thank you! Much better! :)

Cool Brad - thanks so much for all of your hard work!

I wish I had a clue what you are talking about. I have asked at least a dozen others and they do not understand either. Somehow, this needs to be put in terminology that the majority can understand. I thought I was pretty up to date on technology....built our website....yet your original blog and follow up is way over the head of the majority.....especially those trying to get started blogging. Remember to sell on a 10th grade level.....or a grandma's level....

Hi Brad-I just can't say this enough. This community that we are all a part of is simply wonderful. Me being technology challenged I don't totally understand that side of the changes. Although I do understand the importance of this network and things running smoother, making life safer online, less complicated and frustrating. I'm also very much understanding that I have to learn more in the technology side. It is a challenge for me to say the least. I'm so much better on the people side of things but with so many of the posts you have done that I have bookmarked, I think will be a wonderful starting place for me to start to learn. If I run into a problem when I start this necessary process will it be OK if I e-mail you with a question. Am I right in thinking that to email you that I click on the e-mail me button just below your office number at the top of this post. I've done that with a couple folks here(members) as a response back from what I figure has to be a e-mail from them. It was listed as a contact from them on the page that lets you know you've gotten a comment on a blog. But I never knew for sure that they received the one I sent. If I know that is what I do then I can e-mail you instead of cluttering up your comment section with things unrelated to your post. Although that is what my intention was when I started this comment. I will also do my best to keep them as short as possible. I know I'm long winded. I do apologize for that. You've been very kind to me and I appreciate that so much so I'd never want to do anything to make you regret that. You truly are a wonderful person. Thank you for everything that you do to make AR the amazing place it is. Have a great day and a wonderful week.

Can we get Postlets.com as an approved widget? It's similar to VFlyer, except that there is no limit on the amount of Flyers you can have active at once for free. I have it on my blog now. I did request it on the original post. :)

Thanks.

thanks for the post and links -- I needed to make the time to get it done and you made it easy for me.

You lost me after request for information....can you dumb in down for us newbies? Do you have any suggestions on how we can sort through the maze of conflicting info on how to make the best use of our time blogging?

Brad, you report that "All widgets and <scripts> that were submitted and reported by our members have ALL been approved", but slide.com does not appear on the list and I did request it. Can you double check, my setting show it as a <script>. Is it gone? :( Thanks for you help!

Great, Thanks so much Brad~

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Do you know anything about HBM (Home Buyer's Marketing?)

Renee - not sure about HBM, just check to see if the widget they provide starts with <script> or not. If it starts with <iFrame>, <embed>, or <object>, then you're good to go. I haven't seen the widget they provide, if you have a sample of another member using it, I'd be happy to check it out for you. :-)

Sean - some widgets are very much like wedgy's so be careful! lol~

Donna - LOL~ I actually thought about that before I hit the "Submit Comment" button and thought, what the heck, it will either make her laugh, or really tick her off, a chance I was willing to take. Why? Because I know you better! The nastiest comment I think you're capable of leaving would be like, "Great Post, thanks for sharing!!" haha Enjoy your SearchMe Widget, I think I want one now too... :-)

Jeremy - luckily? haha :-)

Mike - I don't think PictureTrail is a script widget so you sould be ok. If it is a script widget, you'll know because it either won't work, or it will be gone. You can always request it to be approved if that were the case. Great to hear from you, I hope all is well.

Thank you for all your help... Now can we get outside blogs fixed? PLEASE? First start with the tag cloud on outside blogs... It's UGLY!

Thanks Brad!

Brad, concise and to the point and enough to accomplish pretty much anything we need to in social media /internet marketing

Thanks for the list

Brad - Bravo Bravo my friend. You are part of the many reasons why Activerain is such a superb community, its about caring to the members of security and improvements,and you my friend have outdone yourself as the community Evangelist. Keep up the great work.

Tim - thanks for the comment and I totally understand how you feel. This stuff is really confusing if you aren't familiar with it. It's like stepping into the 10th grade classroom right out of 3rd grade. Here is a simplified version for you my friend, I hope this breaks it down better and helps you a bit:

What Is A Widget?

What Is Script?

Why are we Doing This?

The Dangers of Allowing Scripts

Brad - Thanks so much for the information and staying on top of the safety and protection of everyone in our AR family.

Brad, Thanks for the list - now its time to look at each one.

Great job Brad - I know this wasn't easy -- I can't imagine all the AR team goes through to keep everyone happy. This list is also good for me to check out some of these - I don't utilize any yet.

Brad

Thanks for the upgrade. it's been more than a week for me, but I now seem to be able to flow through AR without all the delays from transfers to different pages.

Best Regards,

Wayne

Brad - thanks for the update on the script issue. Now to see if anything disappeared!

Jeff

Thanks, Brad. I missed those posts, and had been wondering what happened to My Blog Log log...of course, now I'm STILL wondering, because it is on your list of approved widgets!

Brad- Thanks for providing a list of all the scripts and widgets for which I've been blissfully unaware. ;-)

And a real thanks for the return of the Blogs button!

Thank you for the advice. I was having difficulty with wodgets that I had added...they seemed to have disappeared over night! Ouch.

Hi Brad- a nice short list, should help with the bandwidth and load times. I didn't see Meez on the list, don't have one but many others do. Is Meez now taboo???

Thanks Brad for the help. All of this is new to me and I need all the help I can get. Active Rain has a lot of knowledge available and I do appreciate it all.

Brad thanks for the post. It is really interesting to run into someone you know on here. It looks like you are doing well. Dont know if you remember but we bought the DLP Lamps for your new home theatre. Been a while.

I had side bar widgets. I went to tweak my widget box and I have not been able to get any widget code it sence. Is my blog broken?

Thank you for keepting Stat counter!

I guess this means, though, that my Grazr has to go? :(

Thanks, BRAD, for always keeping it simple for me!! I so appreciate it.

YVETTE

Does a javascript bookmark qualify as a widget? Is Postlets.com on the list?

What about the slide shows from slide.com?

Brad,

Thank you for posting this. We were having this very discussion earlier today. :)

Steve

Thanks Brad for all the work you guys did on this and for the links and tutorials for those of us not quite up to speed.

Hi Brad, thank you for posting this update and so happy to see many of the widgets I use and am interested in are ok for use here on AR. You guys do such a great job in protecting the network and providing us with such great tools. BTW, happy to see the "blog" button back - I figured it was just a matter of time since many were distraught when it went missing - I being one but I just sat back and waited. Thank you. ~ Anne Marie

Hi Brad - Are some widgets more valuable than others for SEO? From the list that you have posted, which ones would you recommend (top two or three?) and reasons why?

How wonderful! This is a very robust list and I am grateful to see so many personal favorites made the cut.

Thank you Brad for the list, I still do not recognize those darn little widgets. So safe to say that I have not contributed to the malignancy of those things in AR

Antonio

Well, I think my multitude made it. LOL

Thanks Brad. I am relieve you left Widgetbox in there. That one is huge for me.

This sounds like a pain for you guys. Good luck. . . .

Brad.. this is a great idea as it can help prevent a unwanted virus or other issues. As alway... keep up the great job that you guys and gal are doing at AR

HI Brad - Can Postlets be added to the list. I thought that I asked for it at the time, but maybe not.

Wow. I've never even heard of half of these. I see Pam's question about Postlets above. Can we assume that Postlets, Vflyers, and all types of listing presentation flyers and widgets will still work?

You're welcome for the help - thanks for keeping AR safe and fast!

Brad, Missed the original post. Does my widgie paste the test?

http://www.widgetbox.com/widget/67526

Brad, I bet your underwear drawer is nice and tidy, too!

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

NOTE: If the widget you submitted on the original Blog Post request is NOT ON THE ABOVE LIST, that means it was or is NOT A SCRIPT CODE, and it is SAFE and APPROVED to use.

Examples of NON-Script Widgets: These were never in question.

Postlets, Meez, Grazr, ClusterMaps, Slide, etc. you'll find others listed in the comments of...

THIS POST

Well, I really appreciate the very easy tutorial. I even made it work. I just love your blog, it is always full of helpful info.

Jean - thanks for that comment and I totally understand how you feel. This stuff is really confusing if you aren't familiar with it. It's like stepping into the 10th grade classroom right out of 3rd grade. Here is a simplified version for you my friend, I hope this breaks it down better and helps you a bit:

What Is A Widget?

What Is Script?

Why are we Doing This?

The Dangers of Allowing Scripts

Pat - no worries, if and when the time comes you need any assistance at all, feel free to contact me in a comment, by email or phone. I'm also willing to try and help you with that tape, just let me know. :-)

Jen - postlets is fine.

Michelle - slide is cool (it's not a script, nor is postlets)

Jean - I will do a post for you on that topic, but in the meantime, click on my name below and you will find many categorized posts and how-to's that may be helpful to you. Thanks. :-)

Brad, I have three widgets that I use in my blog side bar. I have them listed below and their purpose.

1) Google Adsense (generates click ads and provides revenue)

2) EntreCard (traffic generator that helps build Alexa rankings by sending traffic to your site trough temp ads on others site)

3)BlogCarnival (widget that allows others to submit an article to have promoted through a weekly blog)

Hi Brad - Are some widgets more valuable than others for SEO? From the list that you have posted, which ones would you recommend (top two or three?) and reasons why?

Lynn - thanks for giving me a great idea for my next post to tie into this one.

Excellent comment and suggestion. I'll do it! But first I have a couple other projects I need to wrap up.

Needle knit class tonight, crochet and Bingo in the morning, got a golf tournament to watch on TV, and a stick to whittle on the porch in the afternoon, a bowling tourney at 2:00 and Wapner at 7:00, but I promise I'll get to it right away! LOL~

Can you tell it's past my bedtime??? hehehe

I will do a post soon and dedicate it to you, that really was a great question, thanks!! :-)

Jason and Amber - you got it. As soon as the other priority projects clear, we'll jump right on it. Thanks. :-)

Brad, one other script that is provided is PayPerPost. It is an invisible script.

I use a Quote of the Day script on my sidebar. It simply does exactly what the name implies and has a new quote each day. It is called Brainy Quotes.

KIVA script which is a charity organization.

IZEA script which is an invisible tracker code.

Awesome list; thanks for getting it together! Now to explore some of them...

OCT

2008

Brad,

Thanks for the update on what will be available to us and keeping us secure in the Rain.

Brad-Thanks for validating the widgets and creating the list...I just need to find some time to investigate which ones should be adde

Brad, how about scripts from our own websites? I have scripts of my listings from my website, is that going to be O.K.?

Side Note: I'm still unable to modified my AR profile, can't add testimonials or edit anything else.

Brad thanks for the clarification on the use of widgets. I still have several questions. Hopefully in all the post you point out I can get a clearer understanding on widgets.

That must have been quite an undertaking for you guys.

Thank you for all your efforts in making ActiveRain THE place to be!

Jeeze Brad, I can't think of any more information to ask you to repeat a few more times until I get it...seems we've covered and recovered a few. Thankfully I'm too new to web stuffand blogs to really know what to do and just keep asking so I don't implode the system, which I'm sure Icould accidentally do...hmmmmm

Seriously thanks for clarifying what we can do. I truly appreciate the effort!

Does this include our own HTML code?

Thanks Brad,

I had an acquaintance tell me yesterday she was going to visit Graceland and I thought of you. Thank-you very much:)

I was about to use a script from Blog Action Day, luckily they had some that weren't scripts. Maybe they can get added to the list?

Thanks for the update on this. I really need to update my page and get into this widget thing. I have bookmarked this one...

Ah yes, i knew i had forgotten something this past week. I'll get back to you on this one when we return from our business trip Brad. Good list so far!

Wow I really love the info. You have been a life saver!-Dinah

OCT

2008

Thanks, Brad

That is an impressive list of "Widgets". I'm sorry. I cannot help it. I just have to smile everytime I say that word. I know what it means and I know it is not intended to be funny, It just seems humorous to me. Have a good one and Thank you again.

Does this include our own HTML code?

No. HTML code is fine, as long as it doesn't start with <script> then it needs to be approved. Thanks.

Jeff Dowler - nothing has changed, nothing has been removed, at least not that I'm aware of. :-)

Gail - your Meez is cool, not a script widget and if it was, I would have gotten it approved for you anyway. I tell these guys what to do now, I almost run the place! LOL! Enjoy your Meez....Please. :-)

Justin - that was a very nice comment, I am humbled, thanks my friend. You're a class act!!!

Mike Ness - great to hear from you, hope all is well. How's the light business these days? Keep in touch ok?

Teresa - your Blog is NOT broken, but I think your email inbox is! LOL~ (inside joke) Let m know if it's not acting the way you need it to, I'll swing by and see if I can slap that widget box around and get it to shape up for you. :-)

Jeannie - your Grazr is good to go. :-)

Garren - your javascript bookmark looks fine, and postlets is fine too, it's not a script widget or code.

Colleen - slide.com does not use script code in their HTML. More important than widgets, how the heck are you? Sure happy to see you stop by, I hope all is well. :-)) Call me sometime, if you have the chance.

Steve - timing is everything eh? Thanks for the comment. :-)

Pam - postlets is fine, not a script widget.

Lisa - yes you can assume that, it is correct.

Jeremy - Blog Action Day is only a one day event anually, can you use their non-script HTML, since you'll be removing it after the event anyway? Thanks.

Ginger - your widgetbox widgie (lol) is just fine. At least you didn't say wedgie. :-)

Gena - TMI! haha...what makes you think I wear underwear??? :-O

Brad, I have three widgets that I use in my blog side bar. I have them listed below and their purpose.

1) Google Adsense (generates click ads and provides revenue)

2) EntreCard (traffic generator that helps build Alexa rankings by sending traffic to your site trough temp ads on others site)

3)BlogCarnival (widget that allows others to submit an article to have promoted through a weekly blog)

Danny - I will have Jorgen take a look at these and see if we can't get them approved. Thanks for the email and the heads-up, I'll make sure we get em looked at right away. That means sometime before Christmas...just kidding. :-)

I use a Quote of the Day script on my sidebar. It simply does exactly what the name implies and has a new quote each day. It is called Brainy Quotes.

KIVA script which is a charity organization.

IZEA script which is an invisible tracker code.

Rich - I'll let them know to check these out and try to get them on the approved list. Thanks.

Venancio - I'm not sure what scripts you are referring to from your site. I'll need a bit more information if they are not listed here or on the original post. Let me know. Thanks.

Derenda - I have to agree, widget, gadget, gizmo, chicklet, they all sound funny to me too. I still think the words and terms Blog, Blogger, and Blogging are funny too, and might be what prevents some people from doing it. I never have really liked those terms or words. My next post will be titled, I hate Blogs, Bloggers and Blogging...just the words of course, not the authors or the content on their WebLogs. LOL~

Thanks for this list. Now all i have to do is add a few.

Brad - Whoa! Most of these I haven't even heard of! I guess I've got some catching up to do... :)

Hey Brad, thanks for the list. Glad to see NVU on the list...

Michael - just don't over do it, too many can slow down your page and loading time. Some still use dial up.

Debi - they are worth checking out, as I said to Michael, just be careful to not Bog your Blog with them. :-)

Teresa - NVU is one you still have to be careful with, it sometimes places erroneous code that does some weird stuff to AR Blogs. If you ever need to know more about that, just contact Katerina Gassett, she is a pro with NVU after experiencing some of those "hick-ups" She rocks with that program.

Brad- This does not affect linking codes in subscribe to my blog buttons, right? Just asking because my subsribe to my blog code's link gets corrupted a lot.

I want to put a link tracking code on my blog. Is that considered a script? I think so.

It is: Wholinks2me.com

Thanks.

Brad - I tried to add the Google Analytics script to "My Settings" but it is not letting me do it. Does this have anything to do with it? It says more than 100 words, not allowed.

Katerina - no it doesn't. Linking codes and HTML have no script in them. Not sure about the WhoLinks2Me site, the best way to tell is when you go to copy their html code to place on your blog, look for it to start with <script><blah blah bla>, if it does, then let us know so we can check it out and add it to the list. If it does NOT start with <script>, then you have nothing to worry about. Let me know, thanks. :-)

Loreena - sounds like you may have too many items already added. There is a limit to 100 characters (HTML not Included) you might want to see what you don't need as far as text goes, then try again. :-)

Brad - I cleaned out my settings and only left the HTML codes in them. Then, I went back to add the Google Analytics script and it wouldnt take. Am I not doing the right thing?

OCT

2008

Loreena - as long as you are adding it to the right box on your "My Settings" page, it should work fine. Let me know if you need any additional help. :-)

Hi Brad---another wonderful post that helps keep me organized...

postlets.com is tried and true for me..can we keep it??

Michele - postlets is already approved, you may continue with using your tried and true widget. Have a great weekend. :-)

Brad, when will we know if the <scripts> that we submitted are approved?

Brad...

I'm grinning. I just had a look at your profile page and buddy you just crack me up. Could you possibly put anymore info on there without blowing up Active Rain? :)

Relax folks...It's all in good fun and Brad knows it :)

TLW...ROAR!

Danny - check my Blog, I think I did a post last week with the updated list, I guess I should add a link here in this one as well, thanks for the reminder! :-)

TLW - you're back and loaded with piss and vinegar as usual! Great to have you back and being yourself! LOL

Yeah, you know me, it's a BIG Job, but someones gotta do it! If anyone can break AR, it's me. Love ya!

I'm sure you heard about the missing Blog link, yep...got blamed for that too! LMAO :-)

Sweet post. Great things for me to try out during my lag time. Thanks

Brad, all I see there is the original one. I was hoping to see the new one that has all of these add-ons listed from this post. Maybe I am missing something.

Danny - my bad, this is the list! LOL~

If your submission was not a script, then it's not on this list and it's ok. Many members submitted widgets and gadgets that aren't script, those are all ok, we were only looking for the ones that had <script> in the beginning of the HTML code. Sorry for the confusion, you're good to go. :-)

Brad, it is all good my friend. Get some rest.

OCT

2008

Brad, I need to see if you can get a script from Host Monster approved. I just became an affiliate with them and would like to put a banner on my side bar but it is a script banner.

OCT

2008

Danny - can you send us a link to their site so the programmers can take a look at the script code? Thanks.

OCT

2008

http://www.hostmonster.com/

Thanks Danny, I got Jorgen looking into it for you. :-)

OCT

2008

The list tells me I still have a lot more to learn. I think I need the world to slow down!

NOV

2008

Jean - we'll do whatever it takes...we'll even stop and wait for you if you'd like.....................

.................................. Ok, that's long enough, we gotta go now!!! LOL~

NOV

2008

Children's Miracle Network has a script I would like to post. www.childrensmiraclenetwork.org/festivaldemo The script code is not on there as they have to send it to you. I have the code if you want to see it, or it is installed on my personal website (MonroeAreaRealEstate,com).

NOV

2008

Thank you so much. As someone new to blogs this information is amazingly helpful. I had no idea all of this was available. Huge learning curve ahead!

NOV

2008

good info here Brad. And thanks for signing my guest book in my blog. Hope you are well

Thanks

Don

Brenda - that should be fine. Let me know if it does not work. :-)

Jill - NP. There is alot here, you can't always get what you want, but sometimes, ya just might find, you get what you need. Hey, that sounds like a familiar song to me. LOL~

Don, thanks. I actually signed it twice. You can remove the one that has the error. I accidentally signed it as ActiveBard! haha :-))

Google offers a bunch of widgets and gadgets. I would feel pretty confident that they are safe. Are they approved?

NOV

2008

Brad - most of the widgets are ok, if they have <script> in the code, they will have to be reviewed by our programmers to make sure there is no code conflicts with our site.

NOV

2008

Is there a widget that I can add to my website that will pull the titles from my blog entries?

Bill, yes there is. It's called an RSS widget. (Really Simple Syndication) You can see a demo of the one I use on my site at BradsDomain.com. You'll probably find what you're looking for at WidgetWorld. Let me know... :-)

Brad, thanks for the comment. I can't find anything at WidgetWorld. I love the one that you are using though!

Ok, I figured out what you are using on your site (from www.grazr.com) and I created a widget there. Now the problem I have is that only 10 entries from my blog show up even though there are a lot more. Any tips on how to get all the entries to show up?

NOV

2008

Bill - I think that widget is on WidgetBox, and you can set how many you want to show there. If not, you may need to select a different RSS widget. Or go to Grazr.com to customize the one I'm using on my site. It really easy to do. You can add as many entries as you want. :-)

NOV

2008

Hi Brad -

I can't get my statcounter to work anymore - what should I do? Everytime I try to reload it, it says code corrupted or something - it stopped working just a few days ago.

Courtney - they are working on adding all these allowable scripts back into the network. Some are still being worked on. I'll make sure the tech guys are on this. Most scripts are working now, this one may have slipped through the cracks. Thanks, we'll get it fixed. :-)

DEC

Hey Brad, I hope you are doing well. I had a script that automatically appended "buttons" at the bottom of each of my post. http://www.freerealestatewidgets.com/activerain/bradsig.js This allowed people to stumble the site, connect with me on facebook, etc. Pretty harmless, and much easier than manually adding code to each posts (it adds to ALL posts so I don’t have to go back and edit anything). I would love to be able to still use this widget. Any chance this could get on the "approved" list? I actually planned on making this into a customizable widget available to all AR members.

DEC

Hi Brad, I just want to confirm if we know whether or not Statcounter will be on the allowed list? as of now it is still not working.Thanks.

Brad - I'll have to check with the tech guys, I'm sure it will be ok as long as there's no var scripts or javascript that threatens the network. It sounds like a pretty harmless tool, but I don't have the final say. I'll be posting in the next day or two, all the allowable widgets and the new HTML white list. I'm forwarding your comment on to have it reviewed. Thanks for your patience Brad. :-)

Michael - I'm not sure statcounter will pass the approval test. Apparently there is some script or javascript that could be an issue on the network. I will confirm, and then be putting up a post announcing the final approved widget list along with the new HTML acceptable code allowed on AR.

It'll be my next post coming shortly....

Thanks Brad, that's quite a list. Had to book mark it and plan to come back. Guess i will also have to pay more attention to what widgets are being used by others. Thanks also for the link as to how to put the widgits in place.

Brad: Thanks for the info....if us Newbie's mess up and use a wrong one, are we warned, banned or what? It certainly would not be intentional but you know stuff happens (at least to me) LOL

Dona - LOL~ nothing happens, it just won't work, that's all. :-)

JAN

Wow Brad, so much stuff, so many great widgets. I am going to try the text widget. I may have to silence the text ring at night. Thanks for all the hard work and research that you and others on AR do for us late to the party folks. Mike Nastri

JAN

Mike - better late than never. There are some cool widgets, just be careful not to get too hung up on them, they can slow down your page and even freeze or lock up your Blog if you have too many! Take it from a guy with lots of experience. :-)

JAN

what about a widget from kudzu.com showing my past reviews from satisfied customers?

Jennifer - we can add it to the list for review. If it's not a script widget, it should already be fine. Try it on your AR Blog and if it works, you're good to go. If not, let me know and I'll propose it to the tech team. :-)

MAR

Hi Brad,

Thanks for this info. I'd like to request one for you to add, if possible. It's the html code for an optin form from 1ShoppingCart. It's not necessarily a widget, but it's an email subscription form. I've had quite a few signups thru ActiveRain, and would love to have that back on my sidebar if at all possible.

Thanks!

Rich

MAR

I have an Activerain 'outside' blog site. Is it possible to put widgets on there? I have added them to my old activerain blog without a problem.

MAR

We have added a new text widget to the outside Blogs, feel free to test it out. I have been able to add numerous dfferent widgets and images by using this new addition.

Check it out and let me know what you think. :-)

JUL

Brad,

Thank You, This stuff isn't easy for some of us! I will give it a try!

Judy

Hi Judy - no worries, if you need any help at all, just let me know.

Once you add a widget or two and understand how it works, it just keeps getting easier and better.

We all started at the beginning and there are no shortcuts so don't feel alone or overwhelmed ok? :-))

OCT

Brad,

I had MyBlogLog widgets in. I wanted to re-arrange my side bar and now for some reason, I cannot get the script to take. What gives???

Thanks

Leander

Leander - in the process of re-arranging and spring cleaning your Blog sidebar, you may have missed or possibly erased some of the MyBlogLog code. I would suggest going back to MyBlogLog and getting the HTML required for the widget you want to add and just re-paste it to your sidebar. Be sure you are using the "NON-JAVASCRIPT" widget on AR. That would be the only thing I can think of that gives. :-)

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