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To help out the readers on this site who use the “@” symbol in their name when leaving comments, I’ve decided to experiment with a new WordPress plugin called KeywordLuv.
What it does is translates a comment like this:
Into this:
Sue from TameBay
I pick on Sue simply because she leaves comments like that (nothing wrong with it in my opinion).
Theoretically, the plugin applies the correct weight to the keywords after the “@” symbol.
When the plugin is deactivated, everything is converted back to its “name@site” format.
There is a issue with Ajax Edit Comments, but only when editing the name portion, which hardly anybody does anyway.
Feel free to leave a comment below to try it. I’ll leave it installed for a week and see how it works out for you all.
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W00t! First comment!
BTW, if you don’t like the way this plugin translates the @, I can modify the plugin to change the text. Also, if you don’t like the plugin at all, please let me know as well, since I’m basing the existence of this plugin on your feedback.
Just testing…
I can’t help thinking it might have been easier just to tell me to stop using @ in my name
@Sue,
Nah, then you wouldn’t be you
I guess the point of the plugin is that it applies the link to anything after the @ symbol, so that keywords show up correctly for search purposes.
Hi Ronald,
Thanks for giving KeywordLuv a try.
I can’t help noticing that Sue’s name above comes out as “ue from STameBay” which is wrong! I think, but am not sure, that it may be related to the fact that Sue didn’t leave a URL. Obviously that’s something I’ll need to address.
Also, rather than using a hardcoded @ as the delimiter, I’ll make it user definable in the next version. Thanks for the idea!
I’m travelling for the next week and will only have infrequent Internet access, so it may take a little while for me to fix it.
I plan on having a look at the Ajax Edit Comments issue at some point too – many people use your plugin, so I’d like KeywordLuv to play nicely with it. Of course if you see anything I can do about that, please let me know!
Awesome. I’ve been trying to figure out a way to do this, but I’m not much of a WordPress coder. I think it’s great that you are encouraging more commentors to your site.
@Stephen,
Yes, looks like the lack of URL is causing issues.
@Sue,
Would you want this plugin disabled then? In other words, do you mind having your “@” changed into something else?
@Alex,
Thanks Alex. I try to at least provide some good incentives. But I figure people are going to comment only when they have something to add.
@Stephen,
One thing you could do in your version is just remove the filter I use for the name portion. That way the name won’t be editable when people use your plugin. I don’t see an easy fix otherwise.
Testing, and… I guess I’m just not understanding the point, especially in terms of reader appreciation. My first thought? That I must be somehow annoying other bloggers by using the @!
I don’t really mind it I guess, but it *would* be a bit disconcerting to have my comment name changed automatically without my knowing. If I didn’t want the @, I’d enter the name differently – after all, I can type “from” with just a few more keystrokes myself
For some people, the @ may be part of what they see as their branding.
Stephen, maybe use a less commonly used character as the default trigger so that people would need to *knowingly* trigger the change?
@Tori,
I’ve noticed that I’m getting flagged as spam more when I use the @ symbol in my name. It makes me wonder if bloggers are marking me as having spammy comments even though I’m leaving what I think are relevant points.
From my perspective, I don’t mind have the “@” in a commenters name. In fact, it’s how I tell one Sue (or Tori) apart from another Sue (see this example).
@All,
The thing I really like about this plugin is it doesn’t modify the original comment. Which means, if I disable the plugin, the comment name goes back to normal. By using an alternate character, when the plugin is deactivated, the commenter’s name might look a little funky.
It might be a better solution to have a checkbox (kind of like CommentLuv) where a reader can opt-in and have the name changed. Stephen, I know this sounds easier than it is to implement, so good luck if you decide to go this route.
The last thing in the world I want on this blog is to make a reader feel like their name isn’t welcome (with some exceptions). So for now, I’m going to disable the plugin.
Thank you all for helping test it out.
@Ronald – I haven’t gotten tagged as spam yet, but I’ve noticed comment spammers getting much more creative (I got one today that politely insulted me, and I *almost* hit approve before I noticed the “sexy doll” url.) and more and more is sneaking past Askimet. It wouldn’t surprise me if bloggers are getting suspicious of unusual naming.
I like the opt in idea. Some special characters (especially strings) wouldn’t look too odd when the plugin is turned off. Something like Tori…MindTweaks or Tori~MindTweaks. Hope that helps some, Stephen
Tori,
Is that mean I can insult you without being marked as spam?
I’ll give you an example of a harsh comment policy in a post I have planned where absolutely no keywords are allowed.
Thanks for your suggestions.
Hi,
1) I guess you unistalled the plugin as many @ show up in the names.
(see comment above) but just an observation 
2) What’s the use of having this plugin if you do not follow though on the links? As in your case (actually, this last sentence is not an attempt to insult
Olivier.
I JUST found out about keywordluv.. and so far it looks fabulous! Thanks for the information. I will definitely have to research it a little more!
I actually really like this plugin. I think it gives people some extra motivation to go out and explore different blogs while getting a little “linkluv” (no pun intended) when they make some sensible comments.
Thanks for installing the plugin.
Yeah… I’ve been quite impressed with keyword luv so far. I think it makes it easier to distinguish actual spammers from people who have well thought out comments to leave but want to promote their blogs/businesses simultaneously. Thank you for adding this!
I’m new to blogging, but Keywordluv seems like a great plugin to me. It encourages commenters while allowing them to both leave their name and keep the anchor text for their web site clean. Thanks for this information!
Ronald…
I don’t think your plugin is working.
The name and the link is not displaying correctly in the comments.
Practically from google’s point of view, should it harm in any way? linkfarm..etc.
Thanks for this post!
I’m going to add this plugin to my site
I really love KeywordLuv blogs!
@Steven: You created a fantastic Plugin!
On my dofollow search engine on seo-traffic-guide.de (find do follow blogs) I deliver a list KeywordLuv blogs and commentLuv blogs with every search.
And of course the seo-traffic guide site itself is KeywordLuv, too. Feel free to comment
Mike
It’s definately a great plug in, it encourages feedback and rewards the comments. Great to see people discussing it!
I personally think KeywordLuv is one of the best plug-ins that has come out for WP in a long time. It does wonders for rewarding people who post meaningful comments. I went out and installed it on every blog I own. So far, I haven’t been disappointed.
Nice! I have activated this plugin too and dofollow.
Thats great plugin…
thanks for that its very usefull thank you for sharing..
Keyword Luv is a great plugin that rewards your readers and encourages comments. I have been thinking about installing it on my blog, but was a little worried about increased spam. I guess I can still moderate the comments though….
Seems like the plugin doesn’t work here anymore. That’s sad.
Keyword Luv and Comment Luv are great plugins. We’ve been using them with out blogging as we believe all bloggers should.
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I never figured out why some sites with keyword luv show link and name as url and other only show url when you point to keyword.
Using KeywordLuv plugin for your blog has many benefits. First, it attracts readers to your blog. Second, you get quality comments because keywords are now separated from them. Lastly, your readers will gain quality back links. By the way, why don’t you try the KeywordLuv plugin for your blog?
Keywordluv is a great way for people to leave keywords in the name without feeling guilty for it.It gives lot of traffic to blog owner also.so win situation for all.
Hi,
Keywordluv and commentluv plug ins are amazing.
These are really helpful for bringing traffic on your blog.
So use them and enjoy the good results.
Thanks for sharing.
Hi,
Very nice post.
Word press have lot of plug-in.But commentluv and keywordluv are great among them.It brings lot of traffic to our blog and allow the commenter to leave the keyword in the name field.
Thanks for the sharing the post.
Commentluv and keywordluv are great plugins, and I love to see sites start using it. It is the right way to leave keywords in the name without feeling guilty for it.
I found your blog on google and read a few of your other posts. I just added you to my Google News Reader. Keep up the good work. Look forward to reading more from you in the future.
Hi,
Keywordluv is a great way for people to leave keywords in the name without feeling guilty for it.It gives lot of traffic to blog owner also.
Keywordluv and Commentluv are great plugins. We’ve been using them with out blogging as we believe all bloggers should.
Thanks for the post.
I’m not a pro when it comes to evaluating blogs – and most of what I’ve seen over the years leaves a lot to be desired. But you can take my word for it that your blog is everything they say it is and more! Seriously – nice information. I am so happy to read your blog!
This is a great tool for bloggers…all thou it gets difficult to find such blogs that have keywordluv or commentluv enabled. Great way to generate backlinks!
All I can say is keep the Luv flowing.
This site was very helpful.
Nice list, many thanks! KeywordLuv definitely helps the blogging community.
I personally use keywordluv and commentluv and top commentators on my site. Please feel welcome to come and post a link but please just write a sentence relating to baby monitors.
That way I get some content and you get a link back, fair?
Cheers, Russ
Very nice post. Great tool for bloggers.
Hi,
Keywordluv is a really good plugin, but your installation seams not to work. The “@” is displayed instead od “from …says:”
As another webmaster, I really appreciate
it when other webmasters on the net
enable plug-ins like the keywordluv plugin.
Building a website can be so very hard,
and spammers are making it so difficult
to get good links your own website.
I’ve just recently subscribed to your site ,thanks for setting up theKeyword Luvplugin!
I use keyword luv and comment luv on my site and appreciate thoughtful comments that add value to my posts. I am happy to have you post a link.
I get additional content for my site and you get a link back. Everyone wins.
Liz
I’ve used this plug-ins to optimize SEO on my page. This is a great tools for wordpress to use.
Great article.Thanks.Thanks for article. Keep up sharing.
well…i thing this app great! i tasted some days ago and loved! Nice Blog!
This app it’s definitely great
I was using another one that looks like this
but when i discovery this one
i started using!
Hi, I’m having troubles loading your website. Only about 50% in the post appears to load, and the rest is just empty. I am not really certain why…. but you might like to find out about it. I will check back later on, it might be my browser fault.
Hey Alton, thanks for bringing this up!
Would it be possible for you to please take a screenshot of this & email it to me? Do you mean the text is missing, or there is some empty, blank space between the actual top of the article text [some article text shows] & the comments section?
Thanks again!
Well seeing as you don’t seem to have the KeywordLuv notification on your site I’m guessing it didn’t go very well. I think you should have kept it going, it gives people the chance to leave a link but also post as themselves.
Hi there
I removed the KeywordLuv notification plugin so that people can include their own names and any business name if they wish. That way, commentors can have the option of formatting and customizing the display of their own names. This also helps ensure full compatibility with people wanting to show different things like their publicly visible email address or even their own Twitter usernames.
Also, could you let me know your name or a nickname so I can associate it with your comment? Thanks.
I like those sites which provide us keywordLuv, commentluv and dofollow facilities. Thankful for this facilities and comments.
Hi, I am just trying this out too and thanks for the explanation.
I’m liking this plugin too!
The keywordluv plugin motivates people who are going to comment on your blog to take the extra time to leave a quality comment because they will be rewarded by a contextual backlink. It is the perfect blend of SEO value for your website and and interesting contribution to your blog.
One of my friend in trouble how to make backlinks easily by keyword. This plugin will sure help him to comment with keywords. Thanks for sharing excellent plugin with us.
You’re welcome Alizya!