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Live Blogging

Live Blogging is a plugin that allows you to insert micro/live blogs into posts with automatic updating of the content.

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Main benefits

Supports live micro blogging

Instant AJAX updates

Twitter integration available

Reduces server load

Smoothest updating experience

About this plugin

Categories: Content Management
Version: 2.2.5
Last updated: 02-05-2012
WordPress version: 3.0
Tested up to: 3.3.2
PHP version required: false
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Learning resources: View resources

Overview

The Live Blogging plugin for WordPress is designed to enhance the blogging experience for live events such as sports tournaments or tech conferences by enabling real-time microblogging. Utilizing WordPress 3.0’s custom post types, it simplifies the creation of concise live updates within a user-friendly post edit screen. These updates are then seamlessly integrated into an activated microblog post. The plugin employs AJAX polling to ensure real-time updates for readers, with the added option of using Meteor for the smoothest viewing experience and server efficiency. Additionally, it includes a Twitter integration feature, automatically posting the first 139 characters of each live update to Twitter, thereby broadening audience engagement. Overall, Live Blogging offers bloggers a competitive edge with faster, more seamless updates compared to other systems in use.

Real-Time Updates

  • Uses AJAX polling to provide instant updates to readers.
  • Supports Meteor for smoother updates and reduced server load.
  • Ensures readers receive the latest information quickly during live events.

Custom Micro Blog Entries

  • Utilizes WordPress 3.0’s custom post types for micro blogging.
  • Allows creation of micro blog entries in a simplified post edit screen.
  • Integrates micro blog entries into activated posts seamlessly.

Twitter Integration

  • Automatically posts the first 139 characters of each live blog entry to Twitter.
  • Enhances social media presence by sharing updates on Twitter.
  • Keeps followers informed on multiple platforms simultaneously.

Competitive Advantage

  • Provides faster updates compared to competing systems like CoverItLive.
  • Improves reader engagement with timely and integrated updates.
  • Ideal for professional bloggers covering live events, offering a superior experience.

Features list

Feature

Free version

Basic Plan

Offers essential features for individual users at a low cost.

Standard Plan

Includes additional features suitable for small teams.

Premium Plan

Provides advanced features for larger organizations.

Enterprise Plan

Customized solutions for large-scale business needs.

Free Trial

Allows users to try the service with limited features for a short period.

Pricing

Rank Math Free

$0 / lifetime

Plan includes

Basic Plan
Standard Plan
Premium Plan
Enterprise Plan
Free Trial
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FAQ

How do I start live blogging?

How do I upgrade my live blogs from version 1.x of the plugin?

If I change the time on a live blog entry to appear in the past, then it doesn’t appear in the right order during automatic updating?

I’m using TwentyTen and comment updating doesn’t look right

Comment updating does not appear to work on my theme

I imported my live blog from version 1 of the software, and am continuing to use the same live blog, but comment auto-updating isn’t working?

What is Meteor, and how do I use it?

Does deleting a post from inside WordPress also delete it from Twitter?

Editing a post does not change the tweet the software generated

Can I get an RSS feed containing just my live blog entries?

I’m getting multiple bookmarking icons or similar on every live blog post

Can I add a hashtag to my tweets?

AJAX updating doesn’t work with multi-site and domain mapping