Advance notice: Disqus is switching to free version only with ads
Just letting you know that as of February 8 Disqus will be adding ads to their free version. Of course they also provide the option of ad free for $10/month. I will be going back to Blogger. Not sure what it will do to all the responses
dont know. I have refused showing ads up till now even though it would have produced income for me - because I think it seriously detracts from the atmosphere. Now they are not giving me a choice so I will simple pull the plug on disqus
you can - but the point is that most readers don't care. Not sure that going back to blogger is a terrible thing or that some of the free services are as good as disqus
It is not likely to be raised - today I received a $2 donation - which after paypal took their share is $1.64 that is the first donation since January 24, 2016
I will pay $12/month for a year, and possibly beyond. That will leave $10 and change to cover the costs after the PayPay fee . Or do you need the $120 as a lump sum?
From the conversation before it appears very hopeful you'll raise the sum to continue Disqus at $120/year.
In a worst case scenario where you need to drop Disqus, I'd suggest looking into IntenseDebate and seeing if they support transferring Disqus comments to IntenseDebate.
If you don't want to have ads and pay $10/moth you can go for wpDiscuz. There is a solid alternative for WordPress users. You can use wpDiscuz instead of Disqus. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/b8594c11b45ad7768a8ed5144c6dfd6661b43f831375fd5a8756e184abd5cde2.png
Disqus is now claiming that non-commercial sites i.e. no advertising - will still be free
What about smaller, non-commercial sites?
For small, non-commercial sites, advertising will be optional. These sites will be able to use Disqus’ ads-optional subscription, free of charge.
Who qualifies as a small / non-commercial site?
Publishers will be able to self-identify. For personal blogs, educational sites, non-profits, and small sites that do not run other advertising, Disqus advertising will be optional. Currently, over 95% of sites on our network fall into this category.
We look forward to sharing more about new versions of Disqus, upcoming features, and our plans to help publishers grow soon.
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Can you move the Disqus comments to Blogger?
ReplyDeleteWhat type of ads? Blogger's system is terrible
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of ads would the free version show? And where?
ReplyDeletedont know. I have refused showing ads up till now even though it would have produced income for me - because I think it seriously detracts from the atmosphere. Now they are not giving me a choice so I will simple pull the plug on disqus
ReplyDeletedon't know.
ReplyDeleteI agree that Blogger's system is terrible but I am not paying $120 year to avoid the ads
I asked Disqus about that and am waiting for a response
ReplyDeleteIf it's ten dollars a month, do you want to see if several of your readers are willing to pitch in for it?
ReplyDeleteIf the readers want to pay for it - I have no problem.
ReplyDeleteAm also investigating if there are free alternatives - any recommendations are appreciated
I would be willing to chip in a few bucks.
ReplyDeleteI pledge $12. Do you have a PayPal account?
ReplyDeleteAn alternative that come to mind is Facebook commenting system plugin.
ReplyDeleteAnother is IntenseDebate. Or LiveFyre.
yes. It has been on my blog for years.
ReplyDeleteI just put it at the top of the right side.
If I get $120 designated for Disqus then I will pay the fee
ReplyDeleteCan I suggest that you bring this post to the top every couple of days until the next year or two is contributed by the readers?
ReplyDeleteyou can - but the point is that most readers don't care.
ReplyDeleteNot sure that going back to blogger is a terrible thing or that some of the free services are as good as disqus
Going back to Blogger in itself may not be terrible, but to lose years worth of comments is terrible.
ReplyDeleteSorry to say, that's not really a long-term solution. How about try turning on the ads for a few days see what happens
ReplyDeleteWhy not? It's $10 a month, and can be split between so many readers. It shouldn't be hard to get...
ReplyDeleteIt is not likely to be raised - today I received a $2 donation - which after paypal took their share is $1.64
ReplyDeletethat is the first donation since January 24, 2016
January's seem to be your lucky months. 😉
ReplyDeleteI will pay $12/month for a year, and possibly beyond. That will leave $10 and change to cover the costs after the PayPay fee . Or do you need the $120 as a lump sum?
ReplyDeletethanks for the offer - I will check with disqus
ReplyDeleteOk
ReplyDeleteThere's a PayPal donate button on the right of the webpage.
ReplyDeleteFrom the conversation before it appears very hopeful you'll raise the sum to continue Disqus at $120/year.
ReplyDeleteIn a worst case scenario where you need to drop Disqus, I'd suggest looking into IntenseDebate and seeing if they support transferring Disqus comments to IntenseDebate.
thanks
ReplyDeleteIf you don't want to have ads and pay $10/moth you can go for wpDiscuz. There is a solid alternative for WordPress users. You can use wpDiscuz instead of Disqus. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/b8594c11b45ad7768a8ed5144c6dfd6661b43f831375fd5a8756e184abd5cde2.png
ReplyDeletethanks - but this is Blogger does it work?
ReplyDeleteDisqus is now claiming that non-commercial sites i.e. no advertising - will still be free
ReplyDeleteWhat about smaller, non-commercial sites?
For small, non-commercial sites, advertising will be optional. These sites will be able to use Disqus’ ads-optional subscription, free of charge.
Who qualifies as a small / non-commercial site?
Publishers will be able to self-identify. For personal blogs, educational sites, non-profits, and small sites that do not run other advertising, Disqus advertising will be optional. Currently, over 95% of sites on our network fall into this category.
We look forward to sharing more about new versions of Disqus, upcoming features, and our plans to help publishers grow soon.
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Jennifer, Am here to say a big thank you to Dr Ijebuayo and his great spirits for saving my marriage. No one would have believe that I and my husband will ever come back together again as lovers. But this great spell caster united us in just 48hours. Ijebuayo is truly a real and honest online spell caster. Contact him now on: ijebuayo@gmail.com
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