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Blog Update

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As you've probably noticed, there's a row of social media sharing icons at the bottom of every post. Unfortunately, a reader wrote to tell me about a bug: The email icon didn't just email a single post, it emailed every post on the front page. Since the icons are generated by a plugin, there was nothing I could do to fix this.

So I rummaged around for a new plugin and ended up with the icons you now see below. From left to right, here's what they do:

  • Facebook.
  • Twitter.
  • Email. Sends a link to the post.
  • Print.
  • PrintFriendly. Creates a printer-friendly version of the post. You can then print it; make a PDF out of it; or email the entire post.
  • More. Brings up an astounding array of other social media sites you can share my posts on.

These all seem to work fine. If you come across any bugs, please let me know.

8 thoughts on “Blog Update”

  1. Ken Rhodes

    Good job! That's a good shortlist of icons with frequent utility, plus the More button gives a HUGE set of additional options. VERY user-friendly. Thanx.

    1. cld

      I've always wanted to be able to like Kevin's own posts, because sometime I really do but I haven't much more to say than that.

    2. rameshumfj

      Very impressed Kevin, always knew you were quite accomplished (photos, VP-sales, writing, charting) etc. And, now be careful MJ might not like you being so productive so soon after leaving them (high and dry)!! 🙂

      Keep it up, AFAI(AmConcerned) your retirement is a windfall for us, your readers!

      Thank you

      PS - well not everything as smooth as it would seem. Like for example, Post Comment is still showing up and when I click it it says duplicate detected.
      --r

  3. rameshumfj

    Very impressed Kevin, always knew you were quite accomplished (photos, VP-sales, writing, charting) etc. And, now be careful MJ might not like you being so productive so soon after leaving them (high and dry)!! 🙂

    Keep it up, AFAI(AmConcerned) your retirement is a windfall for us, your readers!

    Thank you
    --r

      1. rameshumfj

        If you read this description of like/dislike in WordPress, you can understand why Kevin wouldn't care to spend time on stuff like this. After all, he is retired.

        https://www.wpbeginner.com/plugins/how-to-allow-users-to-like-or-dislike-comments-in-wordpress/

        Perhaps some commenter with the requisite skills can volunteer their time, but the boss may not accept it.

        --r

        PS I mistyped my handle when creating wordpress account, but it has become a really apt description of our political life, such as it is

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