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Trying to get to grips with the Genesis framework.
Two questions arise straight away:-
1) How best to insert Google analytics and adsense code - The genesis theme has
Hey Al,
It is always best to NOT touch the header.php in ANY theme. If that were your only option (which it is not) then you would be better off creating a child theme and making your alterations there.
However, you may find this tutorial VERY helpful: Easy Adsense Ads with Ad Inserter Plugin Hope you find this helpful.
Thanks for your very quick response!
Just to put more flesh on the bones:
- I am currently running the Hiero theme and am familiar with coding in analytics and adsense into the header file
- I am running Genesis framework which is the parent theme, then Lifestyle which is a child thteme.
- the parent theme has a header file, the child does not. So, what to do!!!
Thanks again,
Al
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Genesis framework and google analyticsadsense?
Trying to get to grips with the Genesis framework.
Two questions arise straight away:-
1) How best to insert Google analytics and adsense code - The genesis theme has
There's a plugin that will help here, Al. Applying for Adsense and Where to Paste the Code You need to have both Genesis and the child theme installed, but only the child theme should be active.
Hey Al,
It is always best to NOT touch the header.php in ANY theme. If that were your only option (which it is not) then you would be better off creating a child theme and making your alterations there.
However, you may find this tutorial VERY helpful: Easy Adsense Ads with Ad Inserter Plugin Hope you find this helpful.
Thanks for your very quick response!
Just to put more flesh on the bones:
- I am currently running the Hiero theme and am familiar with coding in analytics and adsense into the header file
- I am running Genesis framework which is the parent theme, then Lifestyle which is a child thteme.
- the parent theme has a header file, the child does not. So, what to do!!!
Thanks again,
Al
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For all the experienced web masters out there...
I have an idea for lots of posts on my blog that cover a very similar subject each time but might run the risk of being s
Indeed - I think I understand this now, but what I'll do is write two such articles and re-post so there is something concrete to comment upon. Am I aloud to post article links here?
The rule is you need to keep you niche content on your website and not allowed to post website content within WA. Use the Comment and Feedback area of siterubix to get input on your website content.
There is no duplicate content, this is just a myth. But you will be competing with yourself. Please read my training for more: Duplicate content issues
Al I recognize this condition. I just posted a blog on legitimate content spinning. You can check it out on my profile!
It would be seen as duplicate content even on your own site.
Why repeat yourself anyway?
Surely you can put your own spin on a post that contains info that can be found within another post.
Use your imagination.
Do you understand music at all? It's not repeating myself, it's new information as there would be significant differneces (different piano keys). I have found quite a rich vain of keywords that apply to individual chords you see.
I'll be able to change the wording a little, do you have any references for how the search engines judge duplicate content?
you said the format and instructions would look very, very similar.
So unless you made significant changes to the post then it would still be duplicate content.
https://tinyurl.com/same-content
Thanks for the link, very helpful.
So, I can see that it's a risky approach unless I "significantly" change the wording etc each time, that's all I really needed to know.
Thanks,
Al
Yes indeed change is required.
I'm afraid there are no shortcuts.
You could always try a spinner when they are your own articles.
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For all the experienced web masters out there...
I have an idea for lots of posts on my blog that cover a very similar subject each time but might run the risk of being s
Indeed - I think I understand this now, but what I'll do is write two such articles and re-post so there is something concrete to comment upon. Am I aloud to post article links here?
The rule is you need to keep you niche content on your website and not allowed to post website content within WA. Use the Comment and Feedback area of siterubix to get input on your website content.
There is no duplicate content, this is just a myth. But you will be competing with yourself. Please read my training for more: Duplicate content issues
Al I recognize this condition. I just posted a blog on legitimate content spinning. You can check it out on my profile!
It would be seen as duplicate content even on your own site.
Why repeat yourself anyway?
Surely you can put your own spin on a post that contains info that can be found within another post.
Use your imagination.
Do you understand music at all? It's not repeating myself, it's new information as there would be significant differneces (different piano keys). I have found quite a rich vain of keywords that apply to individual chords you see.
I'll be able to change the wording a little, do you have any references for how the search engines judge duplicate content?
you said the format and instructions would look very, very similar.
So unless you made significant changes to the post then it would still be duplicate content.
https://tinyurl.com/same-content
Thanks for the link, very helpful.
So, I can see that it's a risky approach unless I "significantly" change the wording etc each time, that's all I really needed to know.
Thanks,
Al
Yes indeed change is required.
I'm afraid there are no shortcuts.
You could always try a spinner when they are your own articles.
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Currently using Hiero and the dashboard shows there's an update to that theme.
I seem to remember that updating the theme is likely to overwrite some/all of the changes I
It depends on whether you have done changes to the core files or not.
If you have added Analytics via AiO-SEO or to a designated header field in the theme admin, an update will not affect that.
CSS changes will only be affected if they are done directly in the core CSS file. If they are done via the CSS field in the theme admin, a theme update should not affect those changes.
Great question:). I'm considering doing this as well. Thanks so much for asking:)
Blessings:)
Suzi
Listen to Marion...she truly knows her stuff! The choice of changing themes is up to you...remember all themes update. If you do want to change themes, you may want to research what needs to be done prior to the change to ensure nothing is lost.
Make sure you backup your website before you do any updates Full Backup With a Plugin You can use the theme filter to narrow down the choices of new themes Choose a New Theme
You are correct in stating that when you update your Theme you will lose any changes you have made like google analytics. This is because the files are now new with the update. If you think a more dynamic Theme would benefit your website, now would be the time to change.
Thanks for the quick reply.
I guess that just leaves which theme - and that is where I'm looking for advice from experienced affiliate marketers to help me naroow down the choice...
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Should I update my theme or is it time to switch?
Currently using Hiero and the dashboard shows there's an update to that theme.
I seem to remember that updating the theme is likely to overwrite some/all of the changes I
It depends on whether you have done changes to the core files or not.
If you have added Analytics via AiO-SEO or to a designated header field in the theme admin, an update will not affect that.
CSS changes will only be affected if they are done directly in the core CSS file. If they are done via the CSS field in the theme admin, a theme update should not affect those changes.
Great question:). I'm considering doing this as well. Thanks so much for asking:)
Blessings:)
Suzi
Listen to Marion...she truly knows her stuff! The choice of changing themes is up to you...remember all themes update. If you do want to change themes, you may want to research what needs to be done prior to the change to ensure nothing is lost.
Make sure you backup your website before you do any updates Full Backup With a Plugin You can use the theme filter to narrow down the choices of new themes Choose a New Theme
You are correct in stating that when you update your Theme you will lose any changes you have made like google analytics. This is because the files are now new with the update. If you think a more dynamic Theme would benefit your website, now would be the time to change.
Thanks for the quick reply.
I guess that just leaves which theme - and that is where I'm looking for advice from experienced affiliate marketers to help me naroow down the choice...
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So I signed up for Bing webmasters and have submitted a sitemap which has been indexed etc.
I get an email telling me I have a 75 (British) pounds advertising credits vou
Try to resist these bright shiny objects for awhile! You need to build up your brand and presence!
Al,
I would avoid PPC at this juncture. Stick to building your content and getting "free" traffic from SEO.
PPC is a whole other beast.
Hi EddY and thanks for that. So you wouldn't recommend using this voucher to some benefit and then stopping? Or are you saying this is just a distraction and there is little value in this voucher at the moment…
Don't use it. Focus on your content and SEO. It's just bing's way to encourage you to spend money on ppc with them. Again it's a different discipline you would need to learn and master. Focus on SEO for now.
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Should I use my bing advertising credits sign up voucher?
So I signed up for Bing webmasters and have submitted a sitemap which has been indexed etc.
I get an email telling me I have a 75 (British) pounds advertising credits vou
Try to resist these bright shiny objects for awhile! You need to build up your brand and presence!
Al,
I would avoid PPC at this juncture. Stick to building your content and getting "free" traffic from SEO.
PPC is a whole other beast.
Hi EddY and thanks for that. So you wouldn't recommend using this voucher to some benefit and then stopping? Or are you saying this is just a distraction and there is little value in this voucher at the moment…
Don't use it. Focus on your content and SEO. It's just bing's way to encourage you to spend money on ppc with them. Again it's a different discipline you would need to learn and master. Focus on SEO for now.
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There's a plugin that will help here, Al. Applying for Adsense and Where to Paste the Code You need to have both Genesis and the child theme installed, but only the child theme should be active.