Google Provides Incorrect SPF Record Info for Use with Google Apps
If you’re using SPF Records with email powered by Google Apps, you most likely have a problem — a BIG one. Your email is likely getting flagged as spam, and not getting to important recipients. The (incorrect) SPF Record recommended by Google is:
v=spf1 include:aspmx.googlemail.com ~all
Unfortunately due to a problem with how Google is routing email internally, this WILL cause your outgoing emails to be flagged as spam, even when being read by another Google-based account. [...]
WP-SpamFree Version 2.0
WP-SpamFree version 2.0 is here! Your favorite spam fighter for WordPress is better than ever with new features you’re sure to love.
What’s New in Version 2.0
See what’s been blocked! This release adds “Blocked Comment Logging Mode”, a temporary diagnostic mode that logs blocked comments and contact form submissions for 3 days, then turns off automatically. [...]
WP-SpamFree Update – Landmarks and What’s on the Horizon
The WP-SpamFree WordPress spam plugin has come a long way since its launch just over 14 months ago. Today it passed the landmark of 100,000 downloads on WordPress.org. Wow, that’s more than I could have ever expected in such a short time. It’s also become one of the most popular comment anti-spam plugins for WordPress, as well as one of the most popular plugins for WordPress in general (according to WordPress.org). [...]
KeywordSpy.com Caught Spamming Blogs for Links
KeywordSpy.com, a provider of competitive keyword data, has been caught spamming many blogs across the internet. This first came to our attention as blogs that we manage were repeatedly hit by manual spam. We also received similar reports from volunteers that help report spam data and test WP-SpamFree beta releases.
Many (if not all) of these seem to be manually submitted. All of the reported IP addresses originate from locations in India. [...]
Why SEO-Conscious Blog Owners Need WP-SpamFree
Spam Steals Time and Money
Most of us are familiar with blog comment spam. For some who don’t have adequate protection, it can cost many hours of valuable time trying to clean up spam, or trying to wade through a spam queue. Those of you who are business owners are keenly aware that time is money, and this deluge of spam can have negative financial effects on your business. [...]
WP-SpamFree Update – Version 1.8 With New Drop-In Spam-Free Contact Form
Due to popular demand, I’ve added a spam-free contact form feature to WP-SpamFree. Apparently you guys all like blogging without spam, and have requested quite a few times to have me create either a new plugin or add a feature that adds a drop-in contact form for your blog, and uses the WP-SpamFree secret sauce to keep spammers away. Well, your wish is now a reality.
The new contact form feature is incredibly easy to use and takes less than a minute to implement. [...]
WP-SpamFree Update – New Features, Including Trackback Spam Protection
Those of you who have kept up with recent updates will probably have noticed your trackback/pingback spam going down. Well, recently I added a powerful trackback/pingback spam protection algorithm. So far, from all the tests and reports I’ve gotten back, it seems to be working really well. If for some reason, you do have a trackback or pingback spam get through, please let me know by submitting your spam sample, including as much info about it as possible at the WP-SpamFree Support Page. [...]
WP-SpamFree Updated to Work with WordPress 2.5 – Version 1.5.8 Released
WordPress 2.5 was just released yesterday, and it seems to have broken many plugins (and themes) including WP-SpamFree. Or more correctly, some of the hooks in WP 2.5 are broken, including the comment_form hook. There’s not much documentation out yet on the new version, and I haven’t had time yet to study the new code.
However I did modify WP-SpamFree to work with 2.5 and released a new version – 1.5.8. [...]
WP-SpamFree Update – Version 1.5.7 Released
Whew, it’s been a busy couple of weeks! Since the last release, I’ve gotten some great feedback from you all, including valuable constructive criticisms that have helped me improve the plugin. I worked on fixing some bugs and improving a few more things with this release. So, here’s version 1.5.7…check it out.
New Features in Version 1.5.7
Removed WP Super Cache compatibility mode to (ironically) improve compatibility with WP Super Cache. [...]
WP-SpamFree Update – Version 1.5.4 Released
WP-SpamFree is going strong. It’s been out for 4 months, and just hit 5,000 downloads in the last couple days. This morning I released version 1.5.4 with a few new features you’ll like, so be sure to check it out.
New Features in Version 1.5.4
Options to completely disable trackbacks and/or pingbacks if they become an excessive nuisance. [...]
