[NOTE] Plugin Not Working Anymore!
An update to my earlier post “Ditch FeedBuner Site Stats for a Speed Boost!”. Jake from Feedburner suggested that I put the code in the footer since I do not use FeedFlares.
original code placed in The_Loop
<script src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/ericulous?i=<?php the_permalink() ?>" type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script>
new code to be placed in the footer
<script src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/ericulous" type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script>
Speed Test
Let’s do a little informal speed test. Cache was cleared and time starts from pressing the browser “Go” button to the hour clock cursor dissappear.
Original code placed in The_Loop.
Notice the scrollbar on the right slowly unravel as each post load.
New code in the footer. BAM!
Of course, mileage may vary depending on number of posts, number of FeedFlares, location etc. I may be experiencing such glaring difference due to the server lag between Singapore and US. So if you face the same slowness problem and do not require FeedFlares, you can download the simple plugin below which inserts the code into the footer automatically.
Features
- insert the Feedburner SiteStats code into footer
- will work even when you change theme
- works on WP 2.0-2.7
Installation
1. Upload and activate plugin
2. Go to Admin Panel > Options > Feedburner SiteStats.
3. Enter your Feedburner Feed ID e.g ericulous. Not http://feeds.feedburner.com/ericulous
License
This plugin is released under the Creative Commons GNU GPL.
Download
Size: 1,37 kBytes
FileType: .zip-File
Downloads: 2505
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Tips & Tricks
I need to use FeedFlares. How?
This plugin disable FeedFlares for the speed boost. You can use the FeedBurner StandardStats or FeedBurner SiteStats Enabler plugin if you need the FeedFlares.
Need Help?
Much as I want to provide free support, there are only 24 hours a day.
So if you need a chunk of my time, I’m available for hire.
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I do experience a site lag from time to time too but not all the time. I can’t attribute it to the FeedFlares. But I’m going to consider it now and see if I can find a connection.
Hi Thomas, I noticed that your blog is not loading the Feedburner scrpt for every post. Or maybe you working on something
Actually, I didn’t like the whole posts appearing on the homepage so I turned on the Post Teaser plugin and then the Feedburner plugin doesn’t get activated. It was a decision on my part and I may update the plugin to just not show on the homepage at all. But I’ll have to research that a bit more before making any plugin updates.
Ahh.. I see.
check it out eric.
Thanks
Thanks dott-com
Just installed it for several site and it works flawless.. Great work, thanks!
This plugin great! Thanks for putting it together.