Don't Pay for Akisment API Key
Hi WA Affiliates:
You do not have to pay for the AKISMENT API KEY. . I kept wondering why the website asked me for $36 or whatever amount.
You must select PERSONAL
All you have to do is scroll the button to the left and it will say $0. When you scroll to $0, you will get a sad face :( Remember, Akismet is free.
Follow the directions
Obtain the API key
Type it in, follow the directions to install Akismet API Key, and that's it more or less.
I hope that helped someone!
Sincerely
Andrea$
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A BIG THANK YOU TO @RICH because he helped me figure it out too! WA has some awesome people in it. You cannot get this everywhere.
This is the training for Akismet API Key: You need to select Personal before you can slide the slider to 0. https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/training/protect-your-site-from-spam-use-akismet You can also install GASP http://wordpress.org/plugins/growmap-anti-spambot-plugin/
Hey Andrea. Nice informative post. Will be helpful and I hope everyone reads. On another topic. How do you get the thumbs up pic. I really like that added feature.... Best of luck...............Frank
Hi Macey321, Hi Frank (my friend's name was Frank and boy did he give me some useful advice about EVERYTING! I miss him)
Anyway, I sat at my computer chair for "awhile" trying to figure this out and it's ALL SO SIMPLE now! hahaha, Thanks. I found the thumbs up on ClipArt in Microsoft Office.
Hey I refrained too...but I would use it on a website that makes money, how is it personal then?
Hi Ajolah! Personal meaning to select that setting vice the others. I believe there are three choices to chose from--click on "PERSONAL" Let me know if it works out for you. Again, DON'T PAY for it unless you want to "donate" but it is free. All the best to you!
Yeah Andrea, I was just reading a post tonight where someone new here paid for it not realizing that they could have had the free version. Good post... great reminder for those going through Cert Training for the first time! Thanks!!!
Thank you, DoubleTap! I was trying to figure out what to do then I just scrolled to the left and WHAM $0! I figured someone "might" try to pay/donate when it is free. Heck, I figured perhaps they should PAY ME to use it because I can always use someone else. Don't you love America--choices. Keep in touch!
Tragic! I figured someone MIGHT try to pay/donate. It's free unless they want to donate but it's free :).
General rule of thumb; if you can download it, it's free. If there is a charge, the developers will get their money up front - believe that.
(unless you know a street move or two)
It is a very good service do when you are making month it would be nice yo op them with a little donation every once in a while
Cool beans for you but the service is free per training. I am all for donations but it is free. No worries to each his own. It's weird how GASP didn't ask for any donations. Oh well it is done. Thanks, Tommydillard!
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I started off free but have since opted for a paid version for 3 reasons:
1. Fantastic service
2. I have several sites that I use it on and they make money
3. If everyone continues to go "free" how long can they sustain it.
It is well worth the few dollars it costs once you are making some money.
Thank you, Bald Eagle Again, if ANYONE wants to donate, feel free BUT you don't have to. I chose NOT to. Key words "once you are making some money" then we shall see! Thanks again, buddy!