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Frequently Asked Questions

AddToAny

  1. Why place an "AddToAny" widget on my site?
  2. Do people really use these buttons?
  3. How often are the lists of services updated?
  4. Does this service cost anything?
  5. How do I get statistics on the widgets?
  6. How do I customize the widgets?
  7. Can I host the buttons myself?
  8. Can I create my own buttons?
  9. How do I force the menu to appear only when the button is clicked?
  10. Why do some services appear in bold at the top of the menu?
  11. Do you have an SSL version available for HTTPS pages?
  12. Why does the menu not appear if I remove the class name?

Subscribe widget

  1. Does it matter what type of feed I use (RSS 0.9/0.91/1.0/2.0, Atom, etc.)?
  2. Can I use this with FeedBurner?
  3. How should I reuse the Subscribe widget many times over on the same page, or how do I call the widget in an AJAX response?
  4. Where can I find the FAQ and changelog for the WordPress Subscribe plugin?

Share & Save widget

  1. Why should I specify the page URL?
  2. When clicking Add to Favorites, why do I get "Permission denied" in Internet Explorer?
  3. In Blogger, how do I make the Share/Save widget appear in every post?
  4. How should I reuse the Share/Save widget many times over on the same page, or how do I call the widget in an AJAX response?
  5. Where can I find the FAQ and changelog for the WordPress Share/Save plugin?
  6. Why doesn't Facebook use the page Title and how can I set the image Facebook uses?

Why place an "AddToAny" widget on my site?

The widgets help visitors share, save, and subscribe to your content, resulting in:

Do people really use these buttons?

Very much so, and it's possible to see for yourself. The argument could be made that browser add-ons and bookmarklets are growing in popularity, and that's true, but your visitors don't always have access to those tools. There are a number of locations from which a visitor might access your content that hinder access to such tools (i.e. from work, school, public workstation, etc.).

How often are the menus of services updated?

Constantly. We're always in search of new services. Let us know if you find one that isn't listed.

Can I use this with FeedBurner?

Yes! You can use FeedBurner in conjunction with AddToAny by entering your FeedBurner feed url like http://feeds.feedburner.com/FEEDBURNER_USERNAME in the Feed URL box.

How should I reuse the Subscribe widget many times over on the same page, or how do I call the widget in an AJAX response?

Where can I find the FAQ and changelog for the WordPress Subscribe plugin?

FAQ / Changelog

Why should I specify the page URL?

It's an extra safeguard. Some people have JavaScript and/or HTTP referers disabled in their browsers. JavaScript is needed for the dropdown menu to appear, and the referring page is used if the page URL isn't supplied. By typing in the page URL, all visitors will still be able to share, save and bookmark your page regardless of their browser settings. If you do not specify a URL, AddToAny will automatically detect the current page using JavaScript and/or the refererring page, and your visitors will always be able to click the button to go to the landing page.

When clicking Add to Favorites, why do I get "Permission denied" in Internet Explorer?

If the target URL is invalid, Internet Explorer blocks this function. The Add to Favorites button will only work when the URL is properly formatted (i.e. http://example.com/page.html)

In Blogger, how do I make the Share/Save widget appear in every post?

See this page!

How should I reuse the Share/Save widget many times over on the same page, or how do I call the widget in an AJAX response?

Where can I find the FAQ and changelog for the WordPress Share/Save plugin?

FAQ / Changelog

Why doesn't Facebook use the page title and how can I set the image Facebook uses?

Facebook does link sharing a little differently than most other services. Facebook uses the Meta Description of a shared page instead of the page's title (or the title that is passed to your AddToAny widget). For more information on setting the description and image that Facebook uses, see http://wiki.developers.facebook.com/index.php/Facebook_Share/Specifying_Meta_Tags.

Does it matter what type of feed I provide (RSS 0.9/0.91/1.0/2.0, Atom, etc.)?

Not at all. AddToAny only passes the information you provide in the form above to the feed readers your visitors select. Today, most (if not all) of the listed feed readers support every standard format.

Does this service cost anything?

AddToAny is free, and always will be.

How do I get statistics on the widgets?

AddToAny automatically integrates with Google Analytics. If you are using an AddToAny widget on a page that uses Google Analytics, the statistics roll in on their own. See AddToAny & Google Analytics for details on how to access these stats within Google Analytics.

How do I customize the widgets?

Click the More Options button on the widget generation page. If you're looking to customize the button in a way that doesn't appear to be possible yet, definitely let us know.

Can I host the buttons myself?

Yes, please do!

Can I create my own buttons?

Certainly, and when you do, feel free to add them to the buttons pool on Flickr!

How do I force the menu to appear only when the button is clicked?

Set this JavaScript variable: a2a_onclick=1;

Why do some services appear in bold at the top of the menu?

AddToAny automatically places the services you visit at the top of the menu, and those services appear in bold. Read the blog post about this smart menu feature here.

Do you have an SSL version available for HTTPS pages?

Yes! For the best performance, we let publishers use our content delivery network directly. In the event that this URL changes or we change CDNs, we ask that you please contact us before implementing so we can let you know if/when we make changes to the HTTPS URL. After you contact us, see the source code of the HTTPS/SSL example page for how to use the SSL version for the sharing button and script.

Why does the menu not appear if I remove the class name?

The button's anchor link needs to have a class name of a2a_dd for the menu to function properly. You can safely add other class names to the anchor tag by separating them with spaces like this: <a class="a2a_dd someClassName anotherClassName" ...
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