What is TypePad Connect?
TypePad Connect is a new service from TypePad that allows all bloggers, blog readers and site owners access to some of the key capabilities that our TypePad bloggers enjoy, regardless of which platform is used to publish the site.
Typepad Connect brings bloggers and their audiences into the TypePad Network, a community made up of the most powerful and passionate voices on the web.
The first feature of TypePad Connect is a new comment and community service that will enable richer conversations across the web.
What are the key features of TypePad Connect?
At launch TypePad Connect can be easily installed using a few simple
lines of JavaScript and will feature:
Threaded commenting that drives more dynamic conversations in your community
TypePad Profiles: commentor identification with TypePad profiles, which aggregates comment activity across TypePad Connect enabled blogs
TypePad AntiSpam: free industry leading protection from comment spam
Comment management tools: for one or multiple blogs via a simple user interface or via email
How do I create an account?
You can create an account to just comment on TypePad Connect enabled
blogs, which will give you a free TypePad profile. Or you can add TypePad Comments
to your own blog or site. Either way your first step is to register for a free
TypePad Account. To get started, follow the instructions on the registration
page. Once your
account is created, you can edit your profile, start commenting or enable
TypePad Connect for any blog or site.
If you already have a TypePad blog you will be given a profile page automatically. Login to TypePad Connect to edit your TypePad profile.
How do I get a TypePad Profile only?
You can register for a TypePad Profile here: http://www.typepad.com/connect/register. It takes only a few moments and is free to use.
Do I need to sign up for TypePad profiles as a TypePad or TypeKey user?
No, there is no need to go through registration. TypePad or TypeKey subscribers can log in with their existing email address or member name.
What platforms do you support?
TypePad Connect has fully integrated support on the following platforms:
- TypePad
- Movable Type 3.x and 4.x
- WordPress.org 2.0 and higher
- Blogger
- Tumblr
If you do not use any of these platforms, TypePad Connect also provides a general code snippet for any website or web application where you can edit the javascript. Additional platform integrations will be available when TypePad Connect is released publicly.
What are the benefits to installing from my readers perspective?
With comment threading and profile integration, your readers will have a richer commenting experience both as a reader and as a commenter. Readers can subscribe to their favorite commenters through various RSS readers, which will allow them to follow friends across the TypePad and Six Apart networks. Not to mention that TypePad Profiles is a great tool for your readers to aggregate their activity across the web.
Can I put TypePad Connect on a web site other than a blog?
Yes. TypePad Connect provides a general code snippet that can be installed on any web site or web application where you can edit the javascript.
Is TypePad Connect a hosted service?
Yes, TypePad Connect is hosted on our servers.
Is TypePad Connect a free service?
Yes, TypePad Connect is 100% free to all users.
Is TypePad Connect available in other languages?
Not yet, but we are working on making the service available in languages other than English.
