Updating iNove to work with KeywordLuv plugin
October 5th, 2009
Last week I discussed a new wordpress plugin that got me excited: KeywordLuv. I also promised to show you how I fixed the issue with iNove theme. Here it goes:
The main issue is that the iNove theme uses the get_comment_author_url() and the KeywordLuv works on a different method, the get_comment_author_link(). So, here are the steps to update your iNove theme in a way that the author will show the Author name and the keywords properly:
- Go to your Wordpress admin area
- Install the DoFollow plugin
- Install the KeywordLuv plugin
- Go to the Appearance tab
- Click on the Editor (Themes Editor for wordpress)
- Click on the ‘Theme Functions‘ file (functions.php)
- Look for these lines of code around line 230:
<?php if (get_comment_author_url()) : ?>
<a id="commentauthor-<?php comment_ID() ?>" href="<?php comment_author_url() ?>" rel="external nofollow">
<?php else : ?>
<span id="commentauthor-<?php comment_ID() ?>">
<?php endif; ?>
<?php comment_author(); ?>
<?php if(get_comment_author_url()) : ?>
</a>
<?php else : ?>
</span>
<?php endif; ?> - Erase the above lines and instead insert the following code:
<?php echo get_comment_author_link(); ?> - Save by clicking the ‘update file’ & check your work
That should do it. Notice that this site already has it installed and working properly. Disclaimer: the steps above are provided with the intention that it may fix an issue – there is by no means a guarantee. Each blog is slightly different.
Let me know how this worked out for you.
Thanks for this helpful tip! I was having an issue with this theme and showing the keywords correctly. I am not a blogging expert, but I feel pretty competent. It was just helpful to see all of the steps laid out clearly on this post so that I could figure it out.
An interesting read! I just wanted to say that I follow many blogs, and I’d have to say that yours is one of my favorite. Keep up the awesome posts!
By the way, KeywordLuv is amazing. I use it on all of my blogs and it really does increase the amount of REAL comments from readers, as there is an incentive for them to post.
-Jessica
I too have encountered issues between plugins and various Wordpress themes. Its great that you have taken the time to explain how you overcame this issue. Much appreciated – as is your use of the Keywordluv plugin – Cheers
I love the keywordluv plugin too. It actually helps your website by enticing thoughtful comments, while at the same time rewarding people who post. Its a win/win, and thank you for installing it!
KeywordLuv is great. I just found out about it today. It really is a great step in the right direction of blogging. Commentators now get rewarded for valueable input, and that encourages them to comment more frequently and also more on topic, not just a “thanks bye”.