IndianPad Search Plugin
Submit to IndianPad
Bookmarklet
Ads on Stories

Add the IndianPad search engine to your Firefox Search Bar. Go to the mozilla plugin site to install this into Firefox. This allows you to search IndianPad directly from your browser without coming to the site first.

Please commente here if you find any bugs in the plugin.


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Add 'Submit to IndianPad' to your site

If you run a blog or a site then you can quickly enable your users to add links to IndianPad.

Your viewers can just click this link to post the story directly to IndianPad.

Blogger BETA Users
A couple of tips if you add this. You will have to click on ‘Edit HTML’ and also choose the radio button that says ‘Expand Widget Templates’. Then copy the template text into a Text Editor before modifying it.
Use the following code after <div class='post-body'><p>

<div class="ipad_iframe">
<script type='text/javascript'>
var ipad_url="<data:post.url/>";
</script>
<script type='text/javascript' src='http://www.indianpad.com/api/ipad_remote.js'>
</script>
</div>

For Blogger
Use the following code before or after <$BlogItemBody$>

<div class="ipad_iframe">
<script type='text/javascript'>
var ipad_url="<$BlogItemPermalinkUrl$>";
</script>
<script type='text/javascript' src='http://www.indianpad.com/api/ipad_remote.js'>
</script>
</div>

WordPress Users
Use the following code before or after <?php the_content() ?>. You may wish to modify templates for both 'Single Post' and 'Main Index'.

<div class="ipad_iframe">
<script type='text/javascript'>
var ipad_url="<?php the_permalink() ?>";
</script>
<script type='text/javascript' src='http://www.indianpad.com/api/ipad_remote.js'>
</script>
</div>

Add your implementation to the comment section on this story if you have any questions or concerns.


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IndianPad Bookmarklet

Adding links to IndianPad can a be a bit annoying as it requires you to copy the link, browse to the site, paste it, etc. To make everybodys life easier we have developed a 'Bookmarklet'. Yeah, we know there are thousands of these in the wild but this is one is especial ;)

And here's how it works.

  1. Right click on the following link and add to your favorites/bookmarks.

    Submit to IndianPad

    Post to IndianPad
  2. The browser wil give you an unsafe link warning. This is becasue we use Javascript within this link. We promise that you are safe. Click OK.
  3. Browse to the page you wish to add and click on the link you just added.
  4. The link is automatically added to the IndianPad database and you can then edit the title and description.
Contact us if you need more details.


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Google Adsense + IndianPad

  1. What is this?

    We have created an ad distribution system that rewards active members of the IndianPad community by allowing you to earn money from your stories.

    You, the user, can now include ads on your stories that will earn you money. Damn, you are no longer an unpaid journalist! ;)

  2. How does this work?

    IndianPad shows a 468 x 60 ad under every story that uses the users Client ID. We are currently using Google AdSense to serve these ads. These networks pay web publishers on a per click basis as well as per impression.

    If you have an Google AdSense account, you can now add your Client Id to your profile and start earning money from stories you submit to this site.

  3. How do I set it up?

    Login and visit your profile page. On that page, you will find an option to include ads within your stories. Choose 'Yes', and then enter your Client ID. You can also specify a channel if you wish.

    Once you have a Google AdSense Client ID on your account all ads on your stories will start using that Client ID.

  4. Why are you doing this? Are you crazy!

    The power of this site is its community. Some of you have been with us for a while and we are just trying to repay that in a small way.

    umm... We really can't provide a satisfactory answer to the 'crazy' question ;)

  5. Are there any restrictions?

    All you need to participate is an AdSense account through Google. Google has not made any public statements against such ad distribution and we have tried to live up to the letter and the spirit of their contract.

  6. I am not getting many clicks or impressions on my ads?

    IndianPad users only come to the story page if you have an engaging opinion that they want to read or if they wish to comment. We cannot help you in either case. However, in our internal tests we saw that stories where users provide an in-depth opinion gathered the most impressions.

  7. Why are Public Service ads being shown on my stories?

    It takes a while for search engine spiders to add new pages to their index. Till then, the ads on the page are non-contextual and can revert to public service messages. This usually resolves itself within a day.

  8. I checked the source code but don't see my Client ID being used?

    Google Adsense Terms and Conditions clearly state that a person should not click on their own ad. Therefore, IndianPad never shows users ads with their Client ID to prevent users from unknowingly violating the agreement and getting their ID banned.

    To check whether your ID is being used please log out and visit any of your story pages.

  9. What is a Client ID?

    Client ID is a series of digits provided to you by Google. This information is not secret and is readily available to anybody who visits your webpage that serves ads.

    If you are worried about giving this to us then the best thing to do is not participate.

  10. How long will you be doing this?

    This is still in beta but we have no plans of discontinuing this at any point. But we do retain the right to stop this program or remove all ads at anytime.

  11. Is there a 'How-To' Guide for this feature?

    We dont have a Guide right now but you may wish to check these stories for questions and concerns raised by other users -

  12. I need more information?

    Kindly visit Google Adsense and browse their extensive help pages for further information.


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