Finding a replacement for the abandoned Reaction Buttons plugin was tough—reshaping TotalRating to match my original vision proved even harder. While the functionality was in place, the reaction buttons still looked off. What followed was a deep dive into plugin settings and CSS refinements. This is the final step in reviving my reaction system—and you can put it to the test.
Uploading an SVG might seem like a routine task, but it’s a gamble if you’re not careful. These files are XML, and XML is powerful, but also dangerous. They can conceal embedded JavaScript, which, if left unchecked, can lead to serious data breaches. Imagine the consequences: your visitors’ personal information stolen, their browsing session hijacked, or your website defaced. Don’t let a seemingly simple image become the weak link in your website security.
After bidding farewell to the trusted Reaction Buttons plugin and the comfort of its familiar setup, the journey to find a replacement proved to be no simple task. While the new plugin offers flexibility, it falls short of perfection, leaving me with a challenge I’m eager to embrace: bringing back the minimalist, professional style that defines CogitActive.
In this post, I dive into the world of Rating Widget, a plugin by TotalSuite that promises to Boost your WordPress site’s rankings;
an ambitious claim if there ever was one. From its installation to an initial setup, I’ll walk you through why I chose this plugin to replace my previous reaction buttons plugin that is no longer supported, all while sharing insights that might just save you some troubleshooting time. The question remains: would this freemium plugin live up to its promises?
A ticking time bomb in the form of an outdated plugin. With the clock relentlessly counting down and my blog’s security at stake, I launched into a frantic search for a replacement reaction plugin. Truncated lists, outdated options, rudimentary interfaces, and puzzling notifications left me spiraling through a gauntlet of confusion and dead ends. Every attempt felt like a step closer to disaster. It was a race against time—one misstep and the integrity of my site could be compromised. Would I find the solution before it was too late, or would panic be my undoing?
If you could leave a quick feedback without the hassle of writing a full textual comment, what would be your top 1-2 word comments? Share your opinion and, in doing so, make my reactions buttons fulfill your needs. The choice is yours!
After React & Share two-week notice, I had to look for a reaction plugin again! It was no easy task the first time, but now the clock was ticking…
After installing the React & Share – Customizable Reactions Buttons plugin, I enjoyed the professional look of the reactions buttons for a little while. When all of a sudden…
I was looking for a system for my readers to share their quick comments (e.g. “Thank you”, “Great post” and the like) somewhere else than in the comment section. I went through several plugins – each with their own unique feature sets, dashboards and customization options – before to decide on…
I wanted to add a picture for my user (in the “About the user” section of Users > Your Profile) but was confronted with this: you can change your profile picture on Gravatar. What?
