Day 2 6: #AtoZchallenge
Yeah, we made it. Today is the last post of the #AtoZchallenge. It has been a wonderful experience. For the letter – Z– I want to share Zemanta with you.
Zemanta is a browser extension that once installed provides recommended links and photos as related content (posts). It will load automatically as you write, allowing you to click on the specific content you wish to share. Proper credit for the articles and photos are provided by default. Below is an example of a post on Blogging Tips and the related content pulled up by Zemanta.
The content will show at the bottom of your post in either title format:
or thumbnail format based on your preferences in the settings.
This extension saves time and gives increases your authority, promotes, links to other writer’s content and increases networking.
To download the extension, click on this link.
I hope you will try it out and let me know what you think. Again, it has been my pleasure to participate in the #AtoZChallenge and to have met each one of you. I look forward to a long and engaging relationship in the Cow Pasture.
I’d love to hear your comments. Talk to me. Tell me your story and look for me on Facebook at SheilaMGood, Pinterest, Bloglovin, Twitter@sheilamgood, and Contently.
I will definitely give it a try and report back (if I remember too, I’m bad about that… )
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Aw, that damn memory can be elusive, can’t it? I should know. 🙂
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Hi Sheila, thank you for generously sharing an amazing amount of material during April. I bet there was lots there that people didn’t know of – I’ve certainly been informed and educated! Congrats on reaching the end of the challenge, and lots of luck with your future writing. Best wishes, Kim
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Thank you Kimberly! That’s very kind of you to say. It was great to take the ride along so many wonderful writers, like yourself. I’ll be in touch soon.
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Thanks for your kind words, right back at you X
Great, I look forward to that 😀
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Sheila, I have never heard of Zemanta. Sounds brilliant!!!! Sometimes finding the appropriate photo takes longer than actually writing the post. I am with all your other commenters, I have learned so much by reading your informative and thoughtful posts through this challenge. Thank-you!!!!
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You’re too sweet. It has been a journey that’s for sure. I’m glad I got to meet so many wonderful blogger (like you) and it’s nice to hear, I offered something to my readers.
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Congrats on making it to the end of the challenge. =)
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Thanks!
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Wow…you are a great teacher here. I had never even heard of this. But, I love learning and am a pretty good student if it strikes my fancy or need.
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Why thank you Ann. That’s very nice of you to say. I’m glad you found some of the things I write about helpful and it’s always good to see you here in the Cow Pasture.
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Thanks a lot for the info 🙂 otherwise I would have never found Zemanta
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You’re welcome! Stick with me and we may learn a few things together. LOL
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Haha, I don’t have anything to teach but I am all in for learning 🙂
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🙂
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I’ve never heard of this. You’ve truly taught me so much this month, I can’t even begin to thank you. I feel like I’ve taken a month long, paid for e-course or on-line workshop. I’m honored to have met you and look forward to getting to know you better. I’m looking forward to the month of May, a calmer month. I need time to unwind, but I intend to re-read most of your blog post. I’ve bookmarked all of them. You made a new friend and have a new fan. Thanks for sharing so much of your knowledge and expertise and doing so in such an easy to understand way. If they give out blog awards for the best A to Z blogs I will be voting for you.
Melissa Sugar @
Melissa Sugar Writes
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Melissa, you are too kind. Thank you for such lovely comments. I feel the same way about your blog. I was thrilled to find your site. As a retired RN, I have always been interested in the psychology of crimes and what humans are capable of doing. Much of my fiction relates to crimes and I’ve thought about trying my hand at a true crime book. I had a nurse who worked for me who killed her husband. She’s doing life. I have a short story collection I’m working on and would love to get your feedback. Thank you for making my first time doing this challenge so pleasant. I look forward to a long association with you and your blog.
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I’ve heard of Zemanta before but have never used it. I’m going to go check it out! Thanks for sharing.
Congrats on finishing the A to Z Challenge!
Shelly @ http://hangryfork.com
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Thank you Shelley. It is very helpful in pointing your readers to related posts from your own archives or elsewhere. Let me know what you think. Congrats to you for completing the challenge. this was my first time and it has been great meeting all new people and making friends.
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I haven’t used Zemanta much as of late. Need to get back in the habit. Good post Sis.
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As always, thanks.
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Congratulations on finishing A to Z and thanks for the Zemanta tip. I’ll check it out.
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Marjorie, I have enjoyed so much reading your blog. Zemanta can be very useful in pointing your readers to other posts from your own achieve or across the net. Let me know what you think if you decide to give it a try. You’ve taught me a whole new vocabulary. Although, I’ll have to keep referring back because my brain will never remember them all. Congratulations for completing the challenge. It has been my pleasure to meet you and I hope you will continue to visit. BTW, I love, love your tagline and have added it to my list of favorite quotes.
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This is another piece of valuable information that I did not know about. Zermanta is something I can use and I will download the extension for Safari.
It has been a wonderful Challenge. You made it and I was happy to walk along with you.
All the best for the future.
Visiting from the A to Z Blog Challenge.
Shalom,
Patricia @ EverythingMustChange
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Thank you Patricia and the same to you.
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