[How-To] Disable Adsene Ads from Showing Up for Logged In Users in WordPress

Posted on December 19, 2008 by Vaibhav Pandey

As a Adsense Publisher, You are strictly not allowed to click on your ads and Google definitely has a way to make out if you clicked on your Ads. The way out to prevent that from happening is by disabling the ads from showing up for any of the logged in users of the website. 

In order to ensure that Adsense Ads are not shown to logged in users of your WordPress blog, add the following lines of code into your WordPress theme. Add these lines of code within the theme files referencing Adsense ads.
if (!is_user_logged_in()) {
// Insert your adsense code here
}

Adsense Earnings

Image: Adsense Earnings

The above code makes use of the boolean function is_user_logged_in() which returns true if the user is logged in. The above code insertion into your theme files will ensure that the Adsense Ads are displayed only for user’s which are not logged into the WordPress system.

 

Therefore in short, after inserting this code,  if you are the author of your blog and logged in, you wont get to see the ads.

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Google Analytics Channel on Youtube

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Vaibhav Pandey

If you are someone who is looking out for video tutorials or coverage on various Google Analytics topics like, Google Analytics for Flash, Custom Reporting, Advanced Segments etc, there is good news for you coming from Google. Now, you can check out all these videos on Google Analytics Channel on Youtube.

Google Analytics Blog says

Today, we’re pleased to announce the Google Analytics Channel on YouTube, a one-stop source for the latest Google Analytics-related videos. If you’re looking for a beginner’s guide to interpreting and acting on your data, an introduction to motion charts, or you want to learn how perform placement targeting in 60 seconds, you can now find it at youtube.com/googleanalytics. And, just to prove that we don’t take ourselves too seriously, we’ll add the occasional music video 🙂

Below Embedded video from the channel Shows How To Use Google Analytics data to expand your business with location targeted campaigns in AdWords. Here’s how to do it easily, with Google Analytics’ Map Overlay report.

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WordPress 2.7 is now available for Download.

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Vaibhav Pandey

Interestingly though nothing is mentioned on the Official WordPress Blog, but seems like WordPress 2.7 is finally released. You can download WordPress 2.7 from the Official WordPress Download Page.

 

Wordpress 2.7 has made it to the world.

Wordpress 2.7 has made it to the world.

This has come pretty soon given the fact that WordPress released RC2 for WordPress 2.7 two days back.

[Update] WordPress.org homepage has the information about the release. I was indeed referring to the WordPress Official Blog which somehow didnt have the information while i was typing the post. The info is now up on the wordpress blog.

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Gmail Adds Task Management Feature

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Vaibhav Pandey

Gmail earlier introduced Labs and brought with it some very interesting features, then came Google calendar integration with Gmail and now comes another interesting features, Task Management from within Gmail.

Gmail Adds Tasks

Gmail Adds Tasks

Tasks is a way to help you keep track of what you need to do and what you’ve already done.  Official Gmail Blog says 

We put your tasks in the same kind of window as chats, so they’re visible while you’re scanning your inbox, reading mail, or searching (and in Settings, too!). Just pop your list out into a new window to use Tasks outside of Gmail.

To enable Tasks, go to Settings, click the Labs tab (or just click here if you’re signed in). Select “Enable” next to “Tasks” and then click “Save Changes” at the bottom. Then, after Gmail refreshes, on the left under the “Contacts” link, you’ll see a “Tasks” link. Just click it to get started.
  

Here are some interesting tips to get more from Gmail Tasks feature.

Gmail tasks management

  1. Manage your email workflow better by converting emails into tasks: “More Actions > Add to Tasks”
  2. ENTER creates a new task, TAB and SHIFT-TAB indent and un-indent, CTRL-UP and CTRL-DOWN let you reorder from the keyboard, and SHIFT-ENTER toggles back and forth between the detailed view for a task and the main view
  3. After turning Tasks on, turn on Keyboard shortcuts in “Settings > General” and then use “SHIFT-T” to create tasks from your emails – even faster than using the More Actions menu

So what are your views about this feature? Do you think it can evolve to become a RTM killer in the days to come?  My wishlist for this feature to Google would be

1.) Integrate this feature with Google Calendar and other Google Apps.

2.) Create this as a full blown app and also release a mobile client for such an application.

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[How-To] Add Custom Watermark to your images with PicMarkr.

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Vaibhav Pandey

You already know about the various services from where you can get Free images for your Blog. However, if you are someone who wants to watermark his images for various reasons; PickMarkr is the service to go for.

PicMarkr is a free to use service which can be used to apply Watermark your images and download them for usage for free.

PicMarkr

PicMarkr

In order to watermark your images, follow the steps below

 

Steps for Watermarking Images

Steps for Watermarking Images

1.) Upload Photos you wish to Watermark.

2.) Choose the Watermark to be applied. You can choose from Text, Image or Tiled options.

3.) Get your Watermarked images. 

What are some interesting features about PicMarkr?

  • You can either upload your pictures or grab them from your Flickr account.
  • Apply Watermark and process multiple images in batches.
  • The best of all, you dont need to install or download anything. All you need to do is select your images, watermark option and apply the watermark for processing.

All in all, PickMarkr is a great service with ease of use, which lets you WaterMark your images for free. Do give PicMarkr a try.

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PS3 Firmware (v2.53) is now available

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Vaibhav Pandey

PS3 firmware update (v2.53) is now released and is available for Download.

Earlier, it was informed by Eric from the PlayStation Blog about the new features being added to the firmware.

We’re improving the way the Flash Player works with the internet browser. In addition to being able to access more sites using Flash, you’ll be able to enjoy:

  • Full-screen mode playability
  • Live movie (using RTMP format) playability

Now it’s going to be even easier to enjoy web content on your PS3, in full-screen!

Go ahead, download the firmware and enjoy watching all those Youtube videos on Full Screen.

Download: PS3 Firmware Update 2.53 (US) /PS3 Firmware Update 2.53 (EU)

Also Read: [X-Box 360] Run updates from a disc

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Cheers

Vaibhav Pandey

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WordPress 2.7 Release Candidate 1 is now available for Download

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Vaibhav Pandey

WordPress has released the Candidate 1 release for WordPress 2.7. Seems like wordpress is moving real fast with the release of 2.7 which is scheduled to happen soon.
 

 

Wordpress 2.7 release candidate 1 is up for grabs

Wordpress 2.7 release candidate 1 is up for grabs

WordPress says

With the release of RC1, we’re in the final leg of development before the release of 2.7.  280 commits since beta 3 have polished the new admin UI (including new menu icons created by the winners of our icon design contest) and fixed all known blocker bugs.

We think RC1 is ready for everyone to try out.  Please download RC1 and help us make the final release the best it can be.  As always, back up your blog before upgrading.

Download WordPress 2.7 Release Candidate 1

Also, if you are still on the older WordPress 2.x.x , its time you get a copy of WordPress 2.6.5 which was released a few days back.

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[How-To] Add Language Translation feature to your Website or Blog

Posted on November 23, 2008 by Vaibhav Pandey

If you own or write for a website or a blog which like Technofriends gets lots of readers from Non-English speaking countries, this post will teach you how to add Language translation feature to your website or blog for your Non-English speaking readers.

In order to add language translation feature to your Blog or Website, follow the steps below

1.) Point your Browser to Google Translate Tools section.

2.) Select the language of your website or blog. The option you select should be the same as the language of your website, else the translation won’t work properly.

3.) Copy the code from the page and paste it on your webpage whereever you would like to have the language translation feature.

At Technofriends, you can find this feature on the extreme right ( refer language tool above). In order to view the website in the language of your choice, select the appropriate language from the language bar and the page will refresh in your language.

Also read: Google Reader now translates feeds to your language on the fly

[How-To] Change your display language in Gmail

 

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