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Brandie Tarvin SSC Guru Points: 173061 More actions · Answer 1

I could look this up, I'm sure, but since we're on the topic of blogs, I'm going to be lazy (besides I can't look it up right now because if i-net restrictions). Anybody know of a way to track readers on LJ?

I'll look it up later if no one answers, of course. But you brilliant people are sure to have an answer for people like me that Just Can't Be Bothered. @=)

(if it offends, please forgive the satire. i'm in a weird headspace today.)

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SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 2

Brandie Tarvin (9/27/2010)
Anybody know of a way to track readers on LJ?

What is LJ?

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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WayneS SSC Guru Points: 95460 More actions · Answer 3

jcrawf02 (9/27/2010)
Alvin Ramard (9/27/2010)
WayneS (9/27/2010)
jcrawf02 (9/27/2010)
I of course immediately subscribed to your feed
Okay, stupid question time. How do you subscribe to a blog feed? Are any special programs required?
Since you said stupid question time, here's one way to do it:
EXEC DBCC TimeWarp @param126 = '[blog URL]', @param127 = 'Subscribe' 😀
Wayne, tell Alvin you want your money back for that answer.
There's an RSS icon in the upper right of IE7/8, orangey colored square, click the drop-down arrow, and click on the feed you want. It'll come up, click on Subscribe To This Feed under the feed name, and it'll automatically be in your Favorites (click on the Feeds tab rather than the Favorites tab).
Also, even better, if you're using Outlook, it automatically shows up in your mailbox under RSS Feeds.

Jon - thanks! I think I will like it showing up in Outlook also.

Wayne
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008
Author - SQL Server T-SQL Recipes

If you can't explain to another person how the code that you're copying from the internet works, then DON'T USE IT on a production system! After all, you will be the one supporting it!

Links:
For better assistance in answering your questions
Performance Problems
Common date/time routines
Understanding and Using APPLY Part 1 & Part 2

Sioban Krzywicki One Orange Chip Points: 27770 More actions · Answer 4

CirquedeSQLeil (9/27/2010)
jcrawf02 (9/27/2010)
Alvin Ramard (9/27/2010)
WayneS (9/27/2010)
jcrawf02 (9/27/2010)
I of course immediately subscribed to your feed
Okay, stupid question time. How do you subscribe to a blog feed? Are any special programs required?
Since you said stupid question time, here's one way to do it:
EXEC DBCC TimeWarp @param126 = '[blog URL]', @param127 = 'Subscribe' 😀
Wayne, tell Alvin you want your money back for that answer.
There's an RSS icon in the upper right of IE7/8, orangey colored square, click the drop-down arrow, and click on the feed you want. It'll come up, click on Subscribe To This Feed under the feed name, and it'll automatically be in your Favorites (click on the Feeds tab rather than the Favorites tab).
Also, even better, if you're using Outlook, it automatically shows up in your mailbox under RSS Feeds.
Stefan,
With wordpress, there are also some Widgets that could be installed on the blog to make the subscribe to feed more visible. They would also help give you insight into how many people just read the feed as opposed to visiting your site.

Thanks! I'll look for what's available for that. I'm just learning WordPress, but it did seem to be the best out there. I do think it is funny that I'm using a MySQL database to blog about SQL Server. Currently my big problem is that I'm not getting emails when someone comments. I'll have to ask my hosting provider if there's a reason for that.

I have stats running in 2 places right now, but I don't think either provides info on the feed.

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When you encounter a problem, if the solution isn't readily evident go back to the start and check your assumptions.
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What’s so unpleasant about being drunk?
You ask a glass of water. -- Douglas Adams

Sioban Krzywicki One Orange Chip Points: 27770 More actions · Answer 5

Brandie Tarvin (9/27/2010)
I could look this up, I'm sure, but since we're on the topic of blogs, I'm going to be lazy (besides I can't look it up right now because if i-net restrictions). Anybody know of a way to track readers on LJ?
I'll look it up later if no one answers, of course. But you brilliant people are sure to have an answer for people like me that Just Can't Be Bothered. @=)
(if it offends, please forgive the satire. i'm in a weird headspace today.)

Unfortunately, no. One of the many reasons I decided to host my own blogs instead of using LJ. That plus I had this domain name and website lying around that I hadn't done much with in the last few years.

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When you encounter a problem, if the solution isn't readily evident go back to the start and check your assumptions.
--------------------------------------
It’s unpleasantly like being drunk.
What’s so unpleasant about being drunk?
You ask a glass of water. -- Douglas Adams

WayneS SSC Guru Points: 95460 More actions · Answer 6

Alvin Ramard (9/27/2010)
Alvin Ramard (9/27/2010)
WayneS (9/27/2010)
jcrawf02 (9/27/2010)
I of course immediately subscribed to your feed
Okay, stupid question time. How do you subscribe to a blog feed? Are any special programs required?
Since you said stupid question time, here's one way to do it:
EXEC DBCC TimeWarp @param126 = '[blog URL]', @param127 = 'Subscribe' 😀
Go to: http://sqlserver.thoughtstream.com/?feed=rss2 and click on the "Subscribe to this feed" link.
Before you do that, got and RSS Feed client?

Well, Jon says it will show up in Outlook. Is there something else that you'd recommend?

(I've only visited the web blogs; I've never subscribed to any before, so this part is all new to me.)

Wayne
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008
Author - SQL Server T-SQL Recipes

If you can't explain to another person how the code that you're copying from the internet works, then DON'T USE IT on a production system! After all, you will be the one supporting it!

Links:
For better assistance in answering your questions
Performance Problems
Common date/time routines
Understanding and Using APPLY Part 1 & Part 2

Sioban Krzywicki One Orange Chip Points: 27770 More actions · Answer 7

CirquedeSQLeil (9/27/2010)
Brandie Tarvin (9/27/2010)
Anybody know of a way to track readers on LJ?
What is LJ?

LJ is Live Journal. Some like the site, some hate it. I just don't see it used often for more than personal blogging. There are those that do and they seem to like it. My favorite part is the nested comment threads.

--------------------------------------
When you encounter a problem, if the solution isn't readily evident go back to the start and check your assumptions.
--------------------------------------
It’s unpleasantly like being drunk.
What’s so unpleasant about being drunk?
You ask a glass of water. -- Douglas Adams

SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 8

Stefan Krzywicki (9/27/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (9/27/2010)
jcrawf02 (9/27/2010)
Alvin Ramard (9/27/2010)
WayneS (9/27/2010)
jcrawf02 (9/27/2010)
I of course immediately subscribed to your feed
Okay, stupid question time. How do you subscribe to a blog feed? Are any special programs required?
Since you said stupid question time, here's one way to do it:
EXEC DBCC TimeWarp @param126 = '[blog URL]', @param127 = 'Subscribe' 😀
Wayne, tell Alvin you want your money back for that answer.
There's an RSS icon in the upper right of IE7/8, orangey colored square, click the drop-down arrow, and click on the feed you want. It'll come up, click on Subscribe To This Feed under the feed name, and it'll automatically be in your Favorites (click on the Feeds tab rather than the Favorites tab).
Also, even better, if you're using Outlook, it automatically shows up in your mailbox under RSS Feeds.
Stefan,
With wordpress, there are also some Widgets that could be installed on the blog to make the subscribe to feed more visible. They would also help give you insight into how many people just read the feed as opposed to visiting your site.
Thanks! I'll look for what's available for that. I'm just learning WordPress, but it did seem to be the best out there. I do think it is funny that I'm using a MySQL database to blog about SQL Server. Currently my big problem is that I'm not getting emails when someone comments. I'll have to ask my hosting provider if there's a reason for that.
I have stats running in 2 places right now, but I don't think either provides info on the feed.

I thought it interesting as well - using MySQL as the backend. There are apps to install to help with the admin of that DB too - things like backups and such. I have my backup emailed to me on a regular basis. There is a lot that can be done to "trick out" your blog. I'm still learning stuff with it too.

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
_______________________________________________
I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
SQL RNNR
Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
Learn Extended Events

SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 9

Stefan Krzywicki (9/27/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (9/27/2010)
Brandie Tarvin (9/27/2010)
Anybody know of a way to track readers on LJ?
What is LJ?
LJ is Live Journal. Some like the site, some hate it. I just don't see it used often for more than personal blogging. There are those that do and they seem to like it. My favorite part is the nested comment threads.

Wordpress has an app for that.

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
_______________________________________________
I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
SQL RNNR
Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
Learn Extended Events

Sioban Krzywicki One Orange Chip Points: 27770 More actions · Answer 10

WayneS (9/27/2010)
Alvin Ramard (9/27/2010)
Alvin Ramard (9/27/2010)
WayneS (9/27/2010)
jcrawf02 (9/27/2010)
I of course immediately subscribed to your feed
Okay, stupid question time. How do you subscribe to a blog feed? Are any special programs required?
Since you said stupid question time, here's one way to do it:
EXEC DBCC TimeWarp @param126 = '[blog URL]', @param127 = 'Subscribe' 😀
Go to: http://sqlserver.thoughtstream.com/?feed=rss2 and click on the "Subscribe to this feed" link.
Before you do that, got and RSS Feed client?
Well, Jon says it will show up in Outlook. Is there something else that you'd recommend?
(I've only visited the web blogs; I've never subscribed to any before, so this part is all new to me.)

If you use GMail, I believe the tab marked "Reader" is where RSS feeds will show up there. I haven't done it myself as I just tend to visit the websites instead of subscribing to feeds, but that's 'cause I'm not "hep to the jive" as the kids say these days.

--------------------------------------
When you encounter a problem, if the solution isn't readily evident go back to the start and check your assumptions.
--------------------------------------
It’s unpleasantly like being drunk.
What’s so unpleasant about being drunk?
You ask a glass of water. -- Douglas Adams

Brandie Tarvin SSC Guru Points: 173061 More actions · Answer 11

CirquedeSQLeil (9/27/2010)
Brandie Tarvin (9/27/2010)
Anybody know of a way to track readers on LJ?
What is LJ?

LiveJournal.

Brandie Tarvin, MCITP Database AdministratorLiveJournal Blog: http://brandietarvin.livejournal.com/[/url]On LinkedIn!, Google+, and Twitter.Freelance Writer: ShadowrunLatchkeys: Nevermore, Latchkeys: The Bootleg War, and Latchkeys: Roscoes in the Night are now available on Nook and Kindle.

Sioban Krzywicki One Orange Chip Points: 27770 More actions · Answer 12

CirquedeSQLeil (9/27/2010)
Stefan Krzywicki (9/27/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (9/27/2010)
jcrawf02 (9/27/2010)
Alvin Ramard (9/27/2010)
WayneS (9/27/2010)
jcrawf02 (9/27/2010)
I of course immediately subscribed to your feed
Okay, stupid question time. How do you subscribe to a blog feed? Are any special programs required?
Since you said stupid question time, here's one way to do it:
EXEC DBCC TimeWarp @param126 = '[blog URL]', @param127 = 'Subscribe' 😀
Wayne, tell Alvin you want your money back for that answer.
There's an RSS icon in the upper right of IE7/8, orangey colored square, click the drop-down arrow, and click on the feed you want. It'll come up, click on Subscribe To This Feed under the feed name, and it'll automatically be in your Favorites (click on the Feeds tab rather than the Favorites tab).
Also, even better, if you're using Outlook, it automatically shows up in your mailbox under RSS Feeds.
Stefan,
With wordpress, there are also some Widgets that could be installed on the blog to make the subscribe to feed more visible. They would also help give you insight into how many people just read the feed as opposed to visiting your site.
Thanks! I'll look for what's available for that. I'm just learning WordPress, but it did seem to be the best out there. I do think it is funny that I'm using a MySQL database to blog about SQL Server. Currently my big problem is that I'm not getting emails when someone comments. I'll have to ask my hosting provider if there's a reason for that.
I have stats running in 2 places right now, but I don't think either provides info on the feed.
I thought it interesting as well - using MySQL as the backend. There are apps to install to help with the admin of that DB too - things like backups and such. I have my backup emailed to me on a regular basis. There is a lot that can be done to "trick out" your blog. I'm still learning stuff with it too.

There's a site devoted to using WordPress with SQL Server, but I think I'll save that for when I'm an expert at WordPress and can work with the different system. There's a LOT to learn with WordPress because of all the ways you can, as you say "trick out your blog". I think I'll be learning that as well for quite awhile. : -)

What are you using for the backup and email of the backup?

--------------------------------------
When you encounter a problem, if the solution isn't readily evident go back to the start and check your assumptions.
--------------------------------------
It’s unpleasantly like being drunk.
What’s so unpleasant about being drunk?
You ask a glass of water. -- Douglas Adams

Alvin Ramard SSC-Forever Points: 41190 More actions · Answer 13

I use the GMail Reader. It's fairly simple to use and has one major advantage over Outlook. Since it's web based, you can access Gmail Reader from any computer that has Internet access.

I'll have to check tonight if IE9 has anything new built in for RSS.

Alvin Ramard
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All my SSC forum answers come with a money back guarantee. If you didn't like the answer then I'll gladly refund what you paid for it.

For best practices on asking questions, please read the following article: Forum Etiquette: How to post data/code on a forum to get the best help[/url]

SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 14

Stefan Krzywicki (9/27/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (9/27/2010)
Stefan Krzywicki (9/27/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (9/27/2010)
jcrawf02 (9/27/2010)
Alvin Ramard (9/27/2010)
WayneS (9/27/2010)
jcrawf02 (9/27/2010)
I of course immediately subscribed to your feed
Okay, stupid question time. How do you subscribe to a blog feed? Are any special programs required?
Since you said stupid question time, here's one way to do it:
EXEC DBCC TimeWarp @param126 = '[blog URL]', @param127 = 'Subscribe' 😀
Wayne, tell Alvin you want your money back for that answer.
There's an RSS icon in the upper right of IE7/8, orangey colored square, click the drop-down arrow, and click on the feed you want. It'll come up, click on Subscribe To This Feed under the feed name, and it'll automatically be in your Favorites (click on the Feeds tab rather than the Favorites tab).
Also, even better, if you're using Outlook, it automatically shows up in your mailbox under RSS Feeds.
Stefan,
With wordpress, there are also some Widgets that could be installed on the blog to make the subscribe to feed more visible. They would also help give you insight into how many people just read the feed as opposed to visiting your site.
Thanks! I'll look for what's available for that. I'm just learning WordPress, but it did seem to be the best out there. I do think it is funny that I'm using a MySQL database to blog about SQL Server. Currently my big problem is that I'm not getting emails when someone comments. I'll have to ask my hosting provider if there's a reason for that.
I have stats running in 2 places right now, but I don't think either provides info on the feed.
I thought it interesting as well - using MySQL as the backend. There are apps to install to help with the admin of that DB too - things like backups and such. I have my backup emailed to me on a regular basis. There is a lot that can be done to "trick out" your blog. I'm still learning stuff with it too.
There's a site devoted to using WordPress with SQL Server, but I think I'll save that for when I'm an expert at WordPress and can work with the different system. There's a LOT to learn with WordPress because of all the ways you can, as you say "trick out your blog". I think I'll be learning that as well for quite awhile. : -)
What are you using for the backup and email of the backup?

WordPress Database Backup

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
_______________________________________________
I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
SQL RNNR
Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
Learn Extended Events

Luke L SSC-Dedicated Points: 35547 More actions · Answer 15

Alvin Ramard (9/27/2010)
I use the GMail Reader. It's fairly simple to use and has one major advantage over Outlook. Since it's web based, you can access Gmail Reader from any computer that has Internet access.
I'll have to check tonight if IE9 has anything new built in for RSS.

I also use GMail's reader. It's nice being able to get to the blogs I want to read no matter what machine I'm using including mobiles as well. Also using an RSS feed keeps me from having to remember/bookmark all of your different URLs. I just go to reader and there they are grouped as I need them, SSC feeds, other SQL feeds, fun feeds etc. Plus it makes it more of a push interaction than a pull. I don't have to go to a blog daily if you only post weekly. I get notification when there is a new post then I read it at my leisure.

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