November 13, 2005
What are trackbacks...
Posted in Blogthings
A follow up to my previous post on Advice for Blogging Newbies
Trackback: Many bloggers prefer to use trackback instead of comments. If they want to write about your post, they may do so on their own blog. Instead of using a permalink, the blogger will use trackback, so that you will receive a ping, which lets you know that your site has been mentioned and linked.
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How do I use trackbacks?
First you need to enable them on your blog.
Log into your HSB account.
On the leftside bar click Trackback Settings.
Under Trackback Default for New Entries change to Trackbacks Enabled
Under Autodetect Trackback URLs change to Enable Autodetect.
Be sure to Save Changes.
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Now what do I do?
To use Trackbacks first look for Trackback URL for the post you would like to link to. This is usually located at the bottom of the post where is says Post Comment.
Right click on the Trackback URL. Select Copy Shortcut... from the context menu.
Now Add a New Entry to your blog.
Scroll down below the text area. Right below that you will see Trackback URL. Paste the URL in the text field. (Click in the text field, then press Ctrl + V)
NOTE: You should see the words trackback.php in the URL.
Click Add New Entry
VIOLA! You have just added a trackback.
Now if you return to the original post, next to the Trackback URL you will see Trackbacks (1). That will let other readers know you commented about that entry.
Below the comments in the entry you will see Trackbacks listed.
Now it is your turn. Give it a try!
Comments
November 13, 2005 - Untitled Comment
Posted by drewsfamilytx
Ohhhh!!! NOW I get it!
You are one smart cookie, Amy Beth! I've only used that trackback URL when referring to someone's post in my blog...so people can see the exact post I'm talking about. But I had no idea about the Ping thing.
BTW, I left you some comments on my Tagboard. :-)
You're the BEST, Amy!
Love,
Marsha
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November 13, 2005 - You're so smart!!
Posted by julie
Amy!!!! I've always wondered what Trackbacks were but I was too lazy to check the forums... and too busy to ask....thanks!!! -- julie
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November 13, 2005 - Thanks!!
Posted by creech7s
Anything like this that may seem basic to you is wonderful to those of us who are learning as we go (and too lazy to take the time to read all about it!). Thanks again!
-Faye
(aka "learn it by making mistakes Mom")
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November 14, 2005 - Untitled Comment
Posted by hippiechyck
HUH??????????
okay, i'm TRYING it with this post...but what if you are talking about...errr, i mean SHARING about (grin) several bloggers at a time? like when i post about Random Blogging???
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November 14, 2005 - Great question, Hippie...
Posted by MySmokyMtnHomeschool
Just separate each URL with a single space
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November 14, 2005 - Untitled Comment
Posted by mom2rebels
Thanks for sharing all the info for newbies! Now if I can just find the time to go through and figure out all the ins and outs of personalizing my blog. How in the world do you all have time for this? I'm doing good to just get an entry in, forget any playing around to personalize it. I did figure out how to post pics, so I could show off my cuties though!
Be Blessed!
Kelly
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November 14, 2005 - I tried, but it didn't work.
Posted by ajparris
Do you have trackbacks enabled?
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November 14, 2005 - There seems to be a problem...
Posted by MySmokyMtnHomeschool
after I posted all that, it seems the trackbacks aren't working. I have them enabled on my site. I've emailed the site administrator. I will keep you posted on when I hear from him.
Sorry for the inconvience.
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November 14, 2005 - sure try to make me feel better! ;-)
Posted by
okay, i'm trying it again...didn't work this morning...maybe they have it fixed?
Edited by hippiechyck on November 14, 2005 at 10:33 AM
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November 14, 2005 - Thank you from the bottom of my pea-pickin' little heart.
Posted by TC
I've been wanting to ask, "What IS a trackback?" but didn't for fear of people thinking I'm a tech idiot. (Which, of course, I am, but gee, does the whole Homeschool Blogger community need to know that?!)
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November 15, 2005 - Ohhhhhhhh!!! I get it now!!! : )
Posted by Jedi4sweet
You are awesome Amy Beth!!!!! That's so cool!!! = )
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November 15, 2005 - Untitled Comment
Posted by ccpeterson
Thank you for all you do!
Charity
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November 18, 2005 - Peaceful
Posted by abidinglove
I just love the picture at the top of your blog. I don't have the privilege of living in the country and that picture just feeds my soul!
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February 8, 2006 - I've never met you or read any of your other blogs yet, but
Posted by Mileshouse
Can I just say I LOVE you from the bottom of my southern little heart?
You've explained so simply what I've needed to know about Trackbacks, that I'm not at all intimidated now!
SOOO, now if I can figure out how to add links to other folks blogs in my posts and add links to the sidebar of my favorite sites/curriculum, and how to search for like-minded homeschoolers, and how to prepare brussels sprouts so I won't gag when eating them, and how to get more green leafy foods in my diet and how to get the nearly two year old son to quit using two thirds of the roll when wiping his you know what that should just drip dry...and so many other seemingly complicated mysteries...
Thanks again!
Melanie in LA
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February 8, 2006 - Okay...
Posted by creativehsmom
I like trackbacks now! I can see the difference also between "posted by" and "posted at" hence I added this comment to confirm what I learned!! Lol
Thanks again!
Cathy :o)
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February 9, 2006 - I think I may have done it....
Posted by Juliestew
or tried to do it. Can you tell???
Julie
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February 18, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by gottsegnet
hopefully you still check this...but I'm using an old template which has no code whatsoever for trackbacks. Is there something I can just insert somewhere to make it accept trackbacks and to use trackbacks? Please don't tell me I have to change templates again...I just wen through that and I like what I have now.
Thanks!
I have other questions too, but no one seems to be answering me in the forum...but maybe that is just because I am too impatient : )
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March 17, 2006 - still having issues
Posted by Fletch
okay...so i enabled trackbacks and everytime i post a new blog i allow trackbacks, but when i look at all my blog entries, i don't see the trackback features listed on my blogpage.
any help?
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