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Dealing with Scrapers

23rd January 2008

Dealing with Scrapers

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I am so tired of scraper sites stealing content. It seems to be a losing battle. I have cut way down on spam since adding akismet and the math plug-in, but scrapers steal whatever they want.

I have to thank Kate for her recent post and providing the link for the RSS footer plug-in which places a piece of code, either before or after, your post that adds a link back to your site. So, if a scraper steals my content, they inadvertently give me not only credit for my post, but a link back.

If I can’t put scrapers out of business, I can at least make them give me credit for my work.

Tags: akismet, RSS footer plug-in, spam

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1 On January 23rd, 2008, Bobbi said:
I’m really glad you posted this because I’m starting to run into the same issues. Thank you!

Bobbi’s last blog post..Next baking adventure

posted on January 23rd, 2008 at 5:57 pm
2 On January 23rd, 2008, corrin said:
Ohh…good plugin. I’m going to have to install that!

corrin’s last blog post..Pet Friendly Hotels - A Vacation MUST

posted on January 23rd, 2008 at 8:37 pm
3 On January 23rd, 2008, lynne said:
Bobbi - I hate scrapers, I feel like I work hard to write something decent and they just take it. Pathetic. I haven’t had any spam today since installing this plug in, wonder if that’s coincidence?

posted on January 23rd, 2008 at 9:40 pm
4 On January 23rd, 2008, lynne said:
Corrin - I think we all need to have this one installed!

posted on January 23rd, 2008 at 9:41 pm
5 On February 14th, 2008, juliana said:
hi! lynne, I haven’t been here for a while. I’m trying to catch up on your entries. those bags are pretty. you are really very crafty and creative. I have been trying to tap at my creative juices too, but so far, I have been only successful with paper scrapping. You might want to check http://www.creativehomearts.club.com. I have a membership there.

and yes, I have been having a big problem with scrapers too on my other blogs: http://luceljuliana.com and http://julianaslair.com. I’m pretty much giving up on them, because no matter what I do, they’re always there scraping what is “wanted”.

nice to be back. will be back again. have a happy V day!

posted on February 14th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
6 On February 14th, 2008, lynne said:
Juliana - Thanks, and I’m glad to see you again! I was doing scrapping too, but got behind on that. Since we moved I’m not even sure my scrapbook supplies are, so I sew!

posted on February 14th, 2008 at 5:41 pm