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General

• Why do I need MyBlogLog?
  For some, it's the glory; for others it's the danger. Still for others it's the way members of the opposite sex find them a little more appealing.
  
  MyBlogLog enables you to track that last little bit of information about your website. You probably already know where your users are coming from and you probably already know what pages they're looking at while they're there. However, if you have a blog or any other site where you frequently post new content on the main page, you don't have a good way of tracking what people find interesting. One way is to track when people click on the links you provide. Up until now, outbound link tracking has been a pain in the butt, requiring CGIs and managed links. MyBlogLog makes this process easy.
  
  But why do you need to know what people find interesting on your site? You can use it to tune your content to be even more compelling for your readers. You can use it to determine which stories you should follow up on. Hell, it's just cool to *know* what people find interesting, even if you don't do anything with it.
• Is MyBlogLog a replacement for my existing stats package?
  Not at all. MyBlogLog is all about tracking "the missing links" - what makes your readers click to leave your site. (i.e. What really interests them.) Existing stats packages are great for telling you how people found your site and what they looked at while they were there. MyBlogLog tracks where your readers go when they leave your site in a non-obtrusive way. We do not alter link URLs or send the browser through a tracker webpage.
• Can I try MyBlogLog for free?
  Totally! Sign up for the free version and take some time to figure out if it's worth spending your hard-earned cash on. You can convert to the Pro version any time and you can always switch back to the free version if you find you're not using the Pro features.
• Why did you ask me for my email address -- don't you care about privacy?
  We're huge privacy advocates and don't want to appear otherwise. At the same time, you gave up your anonymity when you asked us to monitor your web site :)
  
  Our overriding goal at MyBlogLog is to provide a useful service at a reasonable price while asking as little as possible from you. This isn't rocket science -- we're just tracking links for you; you shouldn't have to jump through hoops to make that happen. Using your email address as the login means there's one less thing to remember when using the intarweb. It's also a great way to make sure we can get in touch with you if we have to change our privacy policy or terms of use.
  
  We hate spam with a passion and we will *never* give your email address to anyone else.
• What is the meaning of life?
  What we've come up with can be reduced to two fundamental concepts. One, people are not wearing enough hats. Two, Matter is energy. In the universe, there are many energy fields, which we cannot normally perceive. Some energies have a spiritual source, which act upon a person's soul. However, this soul does not exist automatically, as orthodox Christianity teaches, but has to be brought into existence by a process of guided self-observation. However, this is rarely achieved due to mankind's unique ability to be distracted from spiritual matters by everyday trivia.

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MyBlogLog Pro

• What's the difference between MyBlogLog Pro and the free version?
  Primarily, MyBlogLog Pro gives you real-time stats in order to serve your obsessive-compulsive data needs. If you have lots of traffic then it's helpful to get real-time feedback on your links. If you don't have a lot of traffic, the free version may be sufficient.
  
  Additionally, MyBlogLog Pro gives you a longer list of "top links," listing all of the links clicked on your site each day, which is useful if you have dozens of links. If you don't have a lot of links, the free version's daily Top 10 links is probably fine.
  
  If you're not sure which version is right for you, sign up for the free site. We give all free members a week's worth of free real-time stats in order to make sure that they've got the JavaScript working properly on their web sites. If you find yourself checking your link stats multiple times each day, then the Pro version may be the way to go. If you only check your stats every couple of days, then the free version is probably the ticket for you.
• Do I need MyBlogLog Pro?
  Honestly, many people do not need MyBlogLog Pro. The Pro version gives you real-time stats and the ability to download stat logs to analyze on your own. This is really useful if you have a lot of links on your site or if you have a lot of traffic. Otherwise, try out the site for free and if you feel your Type-A personality urging you to get real-time data; go ahead and upgrade.
  
  (Note: If you really like the service, you can upgrade just to help us out and keep MyBlogLog running.)
• How can I pay for MyBlogLog Pro?
  Currently, we offer two ways to purchase MyBlogLog Pro: a monthly subscription fee ($3/month) through PayPal and an annual fee ($25/year) by PayPal or Credit Card. The monthly fee will continue until you cancel the service. The annual fee must be renewed by you each year.
  
  You can upgrade your account to MyBlogLog Pro via the Account Settings.
• How do I cancel my MyBlogLog Pro service?
  We make it easy. If you use the monthly subscription to MyBlogLog Pro, just click the "Cancel Subscription" link in Account Settings and login to PayPal to cancel your service.
  
  If you paid the MyBlogLog annual fee, just wait for your year to run out and you will be automatically converted to the standard (free) MyBlogLog service.

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Support

• How do I report bugs found in MyBlogLog?
  Email bugs@mybloglog.com and we will check them out ASAP. And thanks for your help making MyBlogLog better.
• What if I have a cool idea for MyBlogLog?
  Send it to us! We're all about making MyBlogLog the best site that it can be, and that starts by listening when our members have something to say. Anything from a simple tweak to a brand new feature, send it to bugs@mybloglog.com and we'll review it posthaste.
• Why is my blog only tracking page views, not clicks?
  This usually happens because the JavaScript tracking code was not inserted into the correct spot in your blog's HTML template. Optimally, the line of code should be placed directly after the OPEN body tag (< body >). If your blogging service does not allow you to place the link in this location, try to place it as high as possible on the page while staying between the body tags (after < body > and before < / body >).
  
  If you believe your code is in the correct location and the clicks are still not tracking, email bugs@mybloglog.com and we will do everything we can to help you out.
• How do I add MyBlogLog to my TypePad-hosted blog?
  TypePad enables you to add html and Javascript using their Link TypeLists. We suggest creating a brand new TypeList to house your MyBlogLog code, although you are free to put it in an existing one. This is also a great a great place to show off your Top Links with our embedded stats service.
  
  Click here to automatically add the javascript to your blog
  
• How do I add MyBlogLog to my Wordpress blog?
  Wordpress uses .php files instead of .html, but the content is the same. Just edit index.php and drop the tracking code directly after the OPEN body tag (< body >).
• Can I add multiple accounts to a single login?
  If you love MyBlogLog so much that you need to create new blogs just to use it more, we are happy to help! Just kidding... but not really... It's happened. :-)
  
  To add additional blogs, login and click "settings". Click the "Add a New Blog to My Account" and fill-out the form. You will be given a new code to add to your blog. Once it is added, you will be able to access the new stats using a select box at the top of your admin page.
  
  (Note: If you wish to use MyBlogLog Pro on your additional blogs, they will each require a separate subscription. Of course, you can use any mix of free and Pro MyBlogLog service that you wish.)
  
  Double Super Bonus: You can add as many blogs as you want to each account!

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Known Bugs

• Clicks are not counted in Firefox when "Ad Blocking" is turned off.
  Firefox enables users to turn off third-party images, which is one of the ingredients in MyBlogLog's special sauce. There are currently no quick solutions for this but we are looking for a long-term fix. For now, console yourself knowing that very few people surf with third-party images blocked.
  
  We'll update this entry when me have more information.
• MyBlogLog reports fewer page views than my other stats package.
  This is a key reason why we're a supplement to existing web stats companies. MyBlogLog, while completely standards-compliant, does not work on really old browsers (Netscape and early IE, for instance). This means that we do miss some small percentage of the surfing public.
  
  We are constantly refining the service so that we can track across a greater selection of browsers. For now, be heartened that according to several different tracking sites, we are effective across more than 95% of all web surfers.

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About MyBlogLog

• What's the story behind MyBlogLog?
  Todd and Eric grew up together in Florida. Now Todd makes web sites and Eric makes video games. Every year or two Eric has a wacky web site idea and Todd (and his team at cloudspace) makes it happen, like the Metal Gear Solid Name Generator or Buzzsite, an early content aggregator.
  
  During the winter holiday in 2004, Eric started a link blog (marcoullier.com), inspired by BoingBoing, Waxy and Kottke, among others. Even though he only had three visitors a day (his wife, his mother and Todd) he really wanted to know which links they clicked on; what they found interesting. Finding no simple solution, Eric instant messaged Todd and two months later MyBlogLog was launched.