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How to Stop Spam on a WordPress Site

Published: April 10, 2020Leave a Comment

I recently started getting a lot of spam comments on one of my sites, so I tried different techniques to stop that as the manual labor of doing it myself was getting exhausting.

Here’s what I tried:

  • Akismet – I install it on every site but it wasn’t enough to stop spam on this site
  • Project Honeypot – Ended up not implementing it as it was too cumbersome
  • CleanTalk Anti-Spam – Did not pick up the vast majority of spam comments
  • Anti-Spam – Did not do the job either
  • Removed the URL field in the comment form – Didn’t help

Finally, I ended up installing the hCaptcha plugin and putting up a captcha for comment forms. I did this against my wishes as I hate captchas with a passion, and even that didn’t prevent the spam commenters.

Next, I installed Comment Blacklist Manager and AntiSpam Bee. I also installed WordFence in the hope that it would stop the spammers from even accessing the website. Too many requests from spammers to submit comments can slow down your website and affect performance too. I’m still monitoring the effects of these last two actions.

If anyone knows a better, automated solution that doesn’t involve captchas let me know in the comments below.

Filed under: Tech

Padel Progress Report – Year 3 (2019)

Last updated: April 03, 2024Leave a Comment

My third year of padel was a real mixed bag. I started out 2019 at peak enthusiasm for padel, and I wanted to train even more regularly and as similar to a pro as possible.

I approached Marcela Ferrari, then coach of number one player Fernando Belasteguin as well as Gemma Triay and Lucia Sainz, to see if she could mimic their training routine for an amateur player like me. It almost worked out until I got hit by a mysterious illness that really threw my plans off course big time.

All plans thrown off course

The situation was that after certain matches, I would get a high fever and be weak and bedridden for the next 2 days, then the fever would disappear and I’d be back in full fitness again.

As you can imagine, there were several problems with this situation:

  1. I had a newborn back home to take care of, and I didn’t want my wife to end up taking care of both him and me.
  2. I was worried about this fever, as I had never experienced anything similar, so I wanted to know what was causing it.
  3. The fever seemed pretty random, so I could not plan anything, much less daily training sessions.

This was around February, so I had to abandon my plans to train at Marcela Ferrari’s academy, and notify my padel partners and other coaches of the situation, and that I might have to cancel things at last minute depending on how things went.

This obviously led to a decrease in my padel commitments, as I didn’t want to leave anyone high and dry due to a spontaneous episode of fever on my end.

I visited several doctors and they had me undergo a ton of tests, none of them which led to any conclusions. As a side note, I learned that with private insurance, doctors have an incentive to have you undergo as many tests as possible, while with the public system, it’s the other way round. The ideal is to be somewhere in the middle, but unfortunately, the onus on striking that balance rests on the patient, as doctors are incentivized to do otherwise. I have to say that I felt very frustrated with the situation, as it felt like nobody was ready to actually listen to me describe my symptoms and try to see what diagnosis could be had.

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Filed under: Padel

Index Investing for European Investors

Last updated: August 31, 202313 Comments

I’ve been reading about investing in the stock market for some years now, although with the market rising and rising, there seemed to be better investment opportunities to attend to, such as crypto and P2P lending. This doesn’t mean that I have totally abandoned the idea of investing in stocks, however.

On the contrary, I had actually invested in some hand-picked stocks that I had a good gut feeling about, and sold them all off at 100% profits in recent months. Of course, investing based on gut feelings is not something that anyone recommends, but sometimes an educated guess does the trick. Or maybe it was just the fact that so many stocks have performed well over the past 4-5 years due to the bull run that we’ve been experiencing.

That’s one thing that makes this perilous territory in my view. You never know if you really have an edge on the market and can thus book some nice profits, or if you are just gambling and happened to get lucky.

I also have a few friends from the IT space who bet much bigger stakes than me on tech companies and have turned millions in profits, and while I find this inspirational, I’m again unsure if they had an edge or whether they gambled big time and luckily got the desired outcome.

Every great stock — without exception — has put its shareholders to the test

If you can't endure the maximum drop,

you won't ever earn the maximum pop pic.twitter.com/IGjl96u7H8

— Brian Feroldi (🧠,📈) (@BrianFeroldi) February 7, 2021

When seeking success, I usually like to pick a topic, find the best performers and learn how they do things, and then try to figure out a winning blueprint. It’s worked for me in several endeavors through the course of my life, but I have yet to find that blueprint in the world of stock investing that I can really trust.

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Filed under: Money, Stock market

My Favorite Online Shops in Spain

Last updated: April 07, 20232 Comments

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In Spain, a variety of online shopping websites offer fantastic deals on clothing, accessories, and more. If you’re looking to save money on new items, check out our comprehensive list of recommended websites that cater to the Spanish market:

Zalando

A leading European online fashion retailer, Zalando offers a wide range of clothing, shoes, and accessories from popular brands at competitive prices. With frequent sales and promotions, you’re sure to find a great deal.

ZalandoPrive

Zalando’s exclusive members-only shopping club, Zalando Prive, features limited-time sales events with discounts of up to 75% off on top brands. Sign up for free to access these incredible deals.

Private Sport Shop

A go-to destination for sports enthusiasts, Private Sport Shop offers flash sales on sportswear, footwear, and equipment from well-known brands, with discounts reaching up to 70% off.

Padel Nuestro

As the largest online padel store in Europe, Padel Nuestro specializes in padel equipment and apparel at unbeatable prices. Stay on top of your game without breaking the bank.

Tennis Point

Catering to tennis lovers, Tennis Point provides a vast selection of tennis gear, clothing, and accessories from top brands, all at competitive prices. Take advantage of their regular sales and promotions for even greater savings.

Tennis Warehouse

Another excellent option for tennis enthusiasts, Tennis Warehouse offers a comprehensive range of tennis equipment, apparel, and accessories. With discounts on popular brands and a clearance section, you can score amazing deals on your favorite items.

Asos

ASOS: A global fashion destination, ASOS features a diverse selection of clothing, shoes, and accessories for both men and women. With regular sales and promotions, you can easily find stylish and affordable pieces that suit your taste.

Farfetch

Farfetch: For those with a taste for luxury, Farfetch offers an extensive collection of designer clothing, shoes, and accessories. While the items may come with a higher price tag, you can still find great deals in their sale section and during promotional events.

Zapatos ES

Zapatos ES: A Spanish online retailer specializing in footwear, Zapatos ES carries a wide variety of shoe styles and brands for men, women, and children. With frequent sales and discounts, you can find the perfect pair without overspending.

Glami

Glami: A convenient product finder, Glami aggregates products from various online retailers, making it easy to compare prices and find the best deals on clothing, shoes, and accessories.

Mr Porter

A leading online portal for men’s fashion, Mr Porter offers a curated selection of designer clothing, shoes, and accessories. Keep an eye out for their sale section and seasonal promotions for discounted luxury items.

Jajoan

A Spanish brand specializing in men’s formal wear, Jajoan provides high-quality suits, shirts, and accessories at reasonable prices. Their online store is perfect for those looking to elevate their wardrobe without breaking the bank.

These online shops cater to various tastes and budgets, making it easy for you to find the best deals in the Spanish market. Be sure to keep an eye on their sales and promotions for even greater savings. Happy shopping!

Do you have any other favorite online shops targeted at the Spanish market?

Filed under: Expat life

My Guide to Personal Productivity Hacks and Apps

Last updated: April 03, 2024Leave a Comment

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For the past twenty years, I’ve been on a journey towards improving my productivity. I’m an ideas guy and it’s very hard for me to stay focused on one thing for long. Adding to that I have a very strong drive to achieve and build things.

Mix those two together and you get an explosive cocktail that leads to depression if you don’t put systems in place. Simply put, with such a personality it is easy for me to overwhelm myself and those around me with projects but then struggle to make progress on all of them. I could also overwork myself to try to keep up with my ideas and wishes.

The right way to do things essentially turns out to be focusing on becoming an essentialist, then setting clear goals and breaking things down into manageable chunks.

In this post, I’d like to share with you some productivity hacks that have helped me throughout the years. Some I continue to use while others have helped me in the past but are no longer useful at this stage of my life, but I’ve included all so you can pick and choose which ones resonate with you.

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Filed under: Thoughts & Experiences

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