Update (22/03/2007): Latest version 0.9 has been uploaded. This adds support for Blogdesam aggregator.

This plugin is the outcome of spending three days with Wordpress and Thamizmanam toolbar code :-)

This plugin inserts automagically the Pathivu toolbar code (both part1 and part2, as listed out here) at proper places. This supports both Thamizmanam and Blogdesam. The plugin adds the code only to SINGLE post pages. Note that, no template file changes are needed. Just install this plugin and everything should be fine!

How to install the plugin?

  • Download the file (see the bottom of this post)
  • Upload this to your <wordpress_root>/wp-content/plugins folder. NOTE: Replace <wordpress_root> with your WP installation directory.
  • Unzip the file to create tbToolbar sub directory, under plugins folder. Overwrite the old files to upgrade. NOTE: Make sure tbToolbar folder is immediately under /wp-content/plugins folder.
  • Go to Plugins page in your WP control panel and activate the plugin.
  • Now, go to Options > Thamizmanam WP Plugin page. Here you can choose the image for showing in Thamizmanam. You can also leave this blank for the plugin to submit with the default picture.

Thats all!

Screenshots:

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This has been tested with WP 2.1, but should work with 2.x with out any problems. I’d love to know if you get this to work with WP 1.5.x versions.

Downloads:

v0.9: [Supports both Thamizmanam & Blogdesam]

Thamizhmanam plugin (9)

v0.6: [Initial version. Supports Thamizmanam]

Thamizhmanam plugin (3)

Change log:

  • v0.9 – Supports Blogdesam.com. Added an option page to choose the needed service.
  • v0.6a – Alpha release. Allows the user to choose his own picture.