Ms. Ileane Speaks wrote this great informative guest post highlighting a great Google Chrome plug-in. I hope you will take a moment to watch the video as she briefly shows you how Zemanta can save you time and help you blog more efficiently.
Zemanta Extension for Google Chrome
Guest post by Ms. Ileane Speaks
Google Chrome is one of the hottest new offerings from Google. Because of its lightening fast speed and extensive library of Google Chrome plugins (also called extensions) many users are making Chrome their browser of choice.
I decided to send out a Tweet to see what some of my followers favorite extensions are. One that stood out above the others came from fellow Blog Engage member Hairunizam. He recommended that I try the Zemanta extension. A funny story is that I remember the first time I saw “Related articles from Zemanta” on someone’s blog I was thinking “who in the world is Zemanta, is that an alias or something?” Don’t laugh, because you might have been thinking the same thing.
“Zemanta is a revolutionary new platform for accelerating on-line content production for any web user” (taken from the Zemanta About page).
In other words, it’s a really cool way to add content to a blog post without leaving your blog editor.
Take a look at this screencast tutorial I created called Tutorial for Zemanta Chrome Extension – Ms. Ileane Speaks Episode #019
Tutorial for Zemanta Chrome Extension – Ms. Ileane Speaks Episode #019 from Ileane on Vimeo.
Zemanta works with almost every browser and blogging platform so you don’t need to download the plugin. I find that Zemanta is also an excellent too to use for discovering new blog articles. Get all the answers to your answers questions here on the FAQ page.
So, what about you, do you have a favorite Google Chrome extension? Please share it in the comments.
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Wow. I just quickly downloaded and started using Zemanta and I have to admit – it’s much more awesome than I’d have expected (and no, I didn’t watch the video). I think it’ll greatly significant the quality of my blog posts, thanks a LOT. Images are so darn quick to insert. In-text links to high PR pages also has a positive impact on readers as well as Search Engines.
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Ms. Ileane… Thanks for the tutorial on Zemanta. I love Chrome but hadn’t heard of this extension. I’ve been playing around with it now for an hour or so… very useful!
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Hi Chris, I’m glad you’re having fun with Zemanta. At this point Chrome has so many great extensions, I can’t imagine why anyone would be reluctant to try it.
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I was reluctant to switch to Chrome because I was so content with Firefox. I thought nothing could beat it because of the add-ons and extensions, but now that I’ve given Chrome a shot, it’s hard to go back to Firefox.
I’m a bit addicted to the extensions…
Great post. I have just started to get into video blogging and it is really a lot different then our normal blogging. It is really easy for readers to see who you are and what kind of person you are. People will tend to attract to the ones they like.
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Dan, videos are a great way to connect with your audience on a personal level. I have another suggestion for you – if you use sign up for and use a Gravatar when you comment on WordPress blogs people will be able to connect your face with your comments. If you need help or more information about it, just let me know!
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Seems to be a great extension but I totally use Mozilla Firefox, I’m so loving it.
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Carla, you can get Zemanta on Firefox too :)
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Hi Ileane,
Any recommendation whether I should be using Chrome or Firefox (or any other browsers)?
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Christine, I use Chrome and I never even tried Firefox. But the good thing is that you can use both!
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I use both, and they each have some great features.. I like to have the ability to be signed in to two different email accounts at the same time in two different browsers
I just switched from Blogger to WordPress… what a difference! So many plugins — I will have to try Zemanta.
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The beauty of Zemanta is that it works with every blogging platform. You can even use it with your email. Have fun with your new WordPress blog.
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I’d never heard of Zemanta, but I’m glad I have it now! Wish I had it months ago, when I started…
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Hi Avery, let me know if you need any help using Zemanta. It’s a great WordPress plugin too.
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I have just discovered this site, and it has been a gift that keeps on giving. Thanks for this plugin — much appreciated!
Zemanta has helped drive traffic to my blog – its a very helpful tool. Thanks for the post!
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I’m just getting into Chrome so I’m glad to read about some plugins that are available. Thanks for the post…looking forward to learning more.
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Hi Gina, Google introduced the Chrome Web Store which makes it even easier to find great extensions to suit your needs. I just went through the “staff picks” and found some goodies. https://chrome.google.com/webstore?hl=en-US
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True, Google chrome is indeed very versatile. I prefer to use it because it’s easy to use and very efficient.
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I am going to have to give Chrome a try, sounds like a very good browser
I am using the plug in right now and I am enjoying it.
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Hi Raymund, I’m glad you like Zemanta for WordPress. Thanks for the comment.
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I’ve been using the Zemanta extension on Firefox for sometime now and thought I would add the Chrome extension on the Mac now that beta has been enabled.
However, I get an error message:
“Google Chrome Extensions are not supported on Mac yet. We are working to enable them soon.” :(
great add on, i’ve tried it
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it is very interesting who Google chrome is efficient not only for blogging, but for other applications. it never disappointed me. at my blog i have musical theme, and with chrome and asio driver things are more easier. for instance it load faster, it more clearly heard. i can use more plugins, and so one.
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Hey Laurie, I’m finding more blog platforms to try, these days I’m experimenting with microblogging on Amplify. Thanks for the encouragement.
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i seriously love how you’re using both browsers and both blogging platforms. Really good tutorial as always,
I’ve been using Chrome much more over the past many months now, because of Firefox’s instability. keep up the good work
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I have been meaning to try LiveWriter and just haven’t gotten around to it, this looks like a good extension as well. My FireFox is already bogged down with so many extensions it is completely unstable.
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Hi Justin, I’m using so many extensions in Chrome now that I expect things to break any day – I keep my fingers crossed and so far so good. Thanks for commenting here.
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Wow. Thanks for sharing this. I’m realizing that I’m underestimating the power of plug-ins and apps lately. That seems to be a huge market.
I’ve always wondered how people got to put related posts together. I thought it had something to do with their template, but it was really just a plug-in.
Cool.
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I’ve always been comfortable using firefox and various kinds of its plugins. I also started using Google Chrome lately but only for browsing and I haven’t tried installing a single plugin to it. If ever, this has opened my eyes to installing plugins at Chrome. I’d like to see how this Zemanta works in accelerating content production.
Video blogginging is an exciting way to share your daily experiences with your family and friends. I have just started video blogging-.,
Thank you for that podcast Ileane! I have been using Zemanta about a week now and I like it. I use the chrome extension for my blogger blogs and the Firefox extension for my self-hosted WordPress blogs. I think that as long as you keep your related articles and links tightly themed to your topic you should do ok with it.
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Hi Dick, glad you found it useful. I love how you’re using both browsers and both blogging platforms to your advantage. Pretty cool.
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Great Podcast. I’ve only been using Firefox until I recently get a second monitor. I’ve been opening Chrome to use in the second monitor rather than a second FF window. I’m going to write my next post using Chrome so I can give Zemanta a try. Good post Ileane.
I’m subscribing to weblogbetter.com, any blog with guest posts by Ileane is a class act in my book!
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Fancy stuff there Brian, using two monitors and all. HA! You’re such a pro. Thanks so much for the kind words. Tweet me when your post is up!
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I’ll take Zemanta for a spin, see how it goes…
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Make sure you keep us posted. So far I haven’t heard any complaints.
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I am using Live Writer to post to my blog. Its good to learn that it could be used in Live Writer too. Certainly going to explore it.
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Suresh, I think Zemanta works with EVERYTHING! I even use it with Gmail now too!
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Good to see you here Ileane! Thanks for the recommendation. I use Chrome almost exclusively now and new extensions are welcome.
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Hey Anne,
The list of Chrome extension is growing everyday. I just found out there’s one for Diigo and I was so excited I ended up doing another screencast. If you want to check it out on YouTube here’s the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbohnMuPlCU&feature=youtu.be
Thanks for commenting.
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Okay, cool beans!
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Kissie, it really is cool. I went back to most of my old post and added some related articles. Make sure you add your blog to the library.
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Really good tutorial as always, Ileane and it’s good to see you guest posting as well. Thanks to Kiesha for having you on here and sharing.
I’ve been using Chrome much more over the past many months now, because of Firefox’s instability. I just added Zemanta after seeing your video and agree, it is real handy.
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I’m really pleased that Keisha invited me to guest post here.
Let me know if you have any Zemanta questions.
Thank you.
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I’m super grateful for this extremely useful information. Who knows when I would’ve discovered the plug-in. I’m definitely going to give it try – thanks to you.
This was a truly awesome post. I can’t thank you enough.
Very helpful tutorial! I use both Google Chrome and Fox, but I find I can edit my blog layout with no problems when I use Fox. I use them both, but I usually use Fox.
I have been using Zemanta for a short time and I like it. I would see Zemanta on other blogs, but I was thinking like you, until one day I clicked on it and the rest is history.
The only problem that I am having is when I add related posts I always get the articles in the box they, never pop up with just a bullet like you show in your video. I don’t know how to remove that. Can you help me on that?
Thanks,
Evelyn
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Evelyn, When you say Fox, do you mean FireFox? I read on the FAQ page that you only need to have one extension installed otherwise you might have conflicts. Let me know if that’s what you mean and I’ll try to help by reaching out to Zemanta on Twitter.
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Great post. I have been looking for this extension for a while. I found it a while back but didnt save it and couldnt remember the name. Now I have it. Thanks!
I normally use Office word to write the content and then copy the text into Live Writer to add images and to format it. I need to check out this extension and see if I can make it work with live writer or add another step to my blog writing.
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James, yes you can download the extension for LiveWriter too! Let me know how you like it.
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