Category: Technology Author : Duncan Riley Posted: August 12, 2008
Tags : disqus, Intense Debate, js-kit, sezwho
2.0 commenting service Disqus today launches Disqus 2.0 with a range of new features including local comment hosting.
One of the most common arguments against using Disqus has been the hosted nature of the service, with comments residing on Disqus alone without a local copy. The new Disqus confronts the criticism head on, by offering a new API driven WordPress plugin that stores comments locally as well as on Disqus itself. The feature allows users to try Disqus at any time then leave the service without every having to worry about comment storage. Disqus CEO Daniel Ha tells me that there is has been a great emphasis in the new version of making sure that comments on each blog can be seen by search engines, delivering a completely SEO friendly package.
The new Disqus offers automatic data sync between Disqus and the local database so blogs are never out of date, seamless import/export of old and new comments allowing users to embrace Disqus in full on existing blogs, and the ability to moderate comments from within WordPress itself.
The Disqus site has undergone a large reorganization and redesign to be more intuitive, useful, and accessible. Users now have immediate access to their (and friends) comments to track and manage the discussion.
In the added or improved list includes adding moderators, setting permissions, block lists and comment system configuration.
In an interesting new offering, user profiles can now act as comment blogs. Comments are displayed as blog entries with appropriate context so people can share their contributions on other sites with friends and fans.
Disqus has found strong support in a competitive market that includes Sezwho, Intense Debate and JS-Kit. Disqus is now used on over 30,000 sites, and Ha believes that with the new features and emphasis on a strong API and local data retention that this figure will continue to grow.
The last excuse for you not to try Disqus has just been hit on the head.
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Aug 12, 2008
Absolute magic! Now they need to add the ability to edit your own comments and it will be perfect!
Molly
Aug 13, 2008
Not all the world's a VAX and not all blogs run WordPress.
However, the functionality of this WP plugin and the Disqus API (soon to be released) is interesting to users of Habari and other less widely known blogging platforms.
Aug 13, 2008
Andy C pointed out that “not all blogs run WordPress.” I'll add that not all WordPress blogs can run Disqus. I'm referring to those of us who blog at WordPress.com
Sep 29, 2008
Has anyone done a thorough review / comparison of Sezwho, Intense Debate, JS-Kit, and Disqus?
Oct 6, 2008
Ok, so after reading your post I did indeed decide to give Disqus a try. Registration was quick and simple but after that the whole web site seemed to break down… couldn't update my profile properly, most of the management screens didn't render correctly… a whole host of problems. Hopefully just teething problems with the new roll out!
Oct 17, 2008
Thanks for sharing
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Nov 9, 2008
Well I think tha disqus is great platfrom
Nov 12, 2008
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Nov 12, 2008
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Nov 15, 2008
This is really good info site. I am going to refer to my friends also.
Thanks..
Deborah
Nov 18, 2008
Good information. Thanks for sharing
Dec 3, 2008
I've seen Disqus even on those blogspot blogs, and if it's running on Blogger it should run on everything.
Dec 5, 2008
yes u can
Dec 17, 2008
the free blogs hosted at wordpress can't run it? Oh, I need to purchase a shared hosting now.
Jan 13, 2009
I've been using disqus for sometime and really like the new changes. The hosted issue was a problem for me in that, if Disqus happened to go down, you lost all your comments. The local copy makes a big difference for me.
Jan 17, 2009
There is just a lot of haters when it comes to disqus backend.
Jan 18, 2009
yeah, I know, this is very true….
Jan 20, 2009
Disqus is outstanding. I have a blog and am thinking of using it. There are so many benefits. Keep up the good articles. I like how informative they are!
Jan 26, 2009
It's way of threading comments is great. Also the ability to control and manage your comments.Thanks
Jan 27, 2009
This system is the best one!
Jan 28, 2009
No, you cannot do that
OR at least I cant, cant find that darn edit button
Jan 29, 2009
Thanks for the info. May God have mercy on us all.
Jan 30, 2009
nice article! nice site. you're in my rss feed now
keep it up
Feb 3, 2009
Disqus is an awesome commenting tool. It has reduced my workload enormously.
Feb 9, 2009
great article!, grats for u site
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