Hi-jacked Meta Data Really

Zoomer911 · August 3, 2013

Ok I was looking at the source code of a few of the folks who switched and had some features or a nice site.
In the new source code it is easy for anyone to see what account type the website rather easily ie
"plan":"Business" or "plan":Power" etc

And it Looks like those who switched and customized their own Meta Data for Search Engine Optimization Are edited by Smug Mug and they add in the extra meta data "Billions of happy photos, millions of passionate customers. Gorgeous online photo albums. Protect your priceless memories. Buy beautiful prints"

Really Smug Mug Wow so you are even advertising on our Business sites definitely NOT COOL!!!!!!!!!

I looked at Andy's Site Moon River <meta name="description" content="Moon River Photography by Andy Williams. Fine art and landscape photography. Private instruction in NYC and workshops worldwide.: Billions of happy photos, millions of passionate customers. Gorgeous online photo albums. Protect your priceless memories. Buy beautiful prints & gifts."/>

From my preview
<meta name="description" content="5 Star Photography Professional Photography for any occasion: Billions of happy photos, millions of passionate customers. Gorgeous online photo albums. Protect your priceless memories. Buy beautiful prints & gifts."/>

My legacy site has no coding that shows what type of user I am nor does it Tag MY meta data.

Smug Mug I think you might have made an error I pay you to host my photos I don't Pay you to advertise for your company in my Meta Data especially with a Pro / Business Account
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M38A1 · August 3, 2013

My non-PRO account has the same....

Andy · August 3, 2013

Yeah, that wasn't there before....

whoalse · August 3, 2013

Wow......that's a good find.

I would certainly like to hear from Don himself explaining this.

krashedmykarch · August 3, 2013

Meta Ads?
Steve Jobs Lives

paulbrock · August 5, 2013

Not cool

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Ferguson · August 5, 2013

Has anyone submitted a help desk ticket (I have not -- I hoped they might respond here -- and they pretty much ignored my more serious subcategory ticket implying I was just one of a big crowd and they didn't have time to respond individually).

dave.turley · August 5, 2013

I got that when I Googled myself (as you do) Bit cheeky that!?
By the way, Smugmug tells us this:
"We don't. We don't spam, don't display ads, don't have popups, and don't track you."
My Google search reveals:
Dave Turley Photography
www.dave-turleyphotography.com/‎
by Dave Turley - in 2,599 Google+ circlesAmateur photographer from Liverpool U.K. specialising in music photography, portraits and architecture.: Billions of happy photos, millions of passionate ...

http://help.smugmug.com/customer/portal/articles/93251

AdamNP · August 5, 2013

Wow, that is a new low. I started out loving this new SM, but wow.... seriously SM, wtf are you doing?

Get that OUT of my meta descriptions, today. I am not paying hundreds of dollars a year to advertise for you. The fact that the exact same phrase is in everyone's code is also a *huge* SEO issue, because it will look like spammed duplicate content.

The bugs are annoying, and I am not happy about losing my Adsense income because you unilaterally removed JavaScript. But I WILL cancel if this is not fixed immediately.

AdamNP · August 5, 2013

Ferguson wrote: »

Has anyone submitted a help desk ticket (I have not -- I hoped they might respond here -- and they pretty much ignored my more serious subcategory ticket implying I was just one of a big crowd and they didn't have time to respond individually).

I just submitted a ticket on this. I'll let you know what they say, since apparently no one from SM reads here. (Yes, I know they sometimes do, but it's being 99% ignored).

paulbrock · August 5, 2013

I'll be generous and suggest that it may well be unintentional. Given that they don't actually mention Smugmug in the description tag I'm not sure it has value as advertising. But it should definitely be addressed.

mbonocore · August 5, 2013

paulbrock wrote: »

I'll be generous and suggest that it may well be unintentional. Given that they don't actually mention Smugmug in the description tag I'm not sure it has value as advertising. But it should definitely be addressed.

Hi guys,

So sorry for missing this. I take full responsibility. Feel free to rake me over the coals.

I am looking into this as we speak. Will update you soon.

Michael

krashedmykarch · August 6, 2013

mbonocore wrote: »

Hi guys,

So sorry for missing this. I take full responsibility. Feel free to rake me over the coals.

I am looking into this as we speak. Will update you soon.

Michael

Good response Michael.

KQuinlan · August 6, 2013

that is pretty crazy...hope it is fixed soon

RKnecht · August 6, 2013

Umm...this has got to go! People google me and get a smugmug ad?

mbonocore · August 6, 2013

Hi All,

Again I sincerely apologize for this issue. This is currently in testing and should be fixed live soon. I will let you know when you can verify on your end.

Michael

mbonocore · August 6, 2013

Zoomer911 wrote: »

Ok I was looking at the source code of a few of the folks who switched and had some features or a nice site.
In the new source code it is easy for anyone to see what account type the website rather easily ie
"plan":"Business" or "plan":Power" etc

And it Looks like those who switched and customized their own Meta Data for Search Engine Optimization Are edited by Smug Mug and they add in the extra meta data "Billions of happy photos, millions of passionate customers. Gorgeous online photo albums. Protect your priceless memories. Buy beautiful prints"

Really Smug Mug Wow so you are even advertising on our Business sites definitely NOT COOL!!!!!!!!!

I looked at Andy's Site Moon River <meta name="description" content="Moon River Photography by Andy Williams. Fine art and landscape photography. Private instruction in NYC and workshops worldwide.: Billions of happy photos, millions of passionate customers. Gorgeous online photo albums. Protect your priceless memories. Buy beautiful prints & gifts."/>

From my preview
<meta name="description" content="5 Star Photography Professional Photography for any occasion: Billions of happy photos, millions of passionate customers. Gorgeous online photo albums. Protect your priceless memories. Buy beautiful prints & gifts."/>

My legacy site has no coding that shows what type of user I am nor does it Tag MY meta data.

Smug Mug I think you might have made an error I pay you to host my photos I don't Pay you to advertise for your company in my Meta Data especially with a Pro / Business Account
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This is now fixed live. I checked Andy's site, and the Meta is back to normal. Can you all check your sites and verify the fix worked for you?

Thanks!

bbeck4x4 · August 6, 2013

It is gone from my site, thanks for the quick fix.

Ferguson · August 6, 2013

mbonocore wrote: »

This is now fixed live. I checked Andy's site, and the Meta is back to normal. Can you all check your sites and verify the fix worked for you?

Thanks!

Gone. Thank you.

theresav · August 6, 2013

Is that meta removal change just for the Pro users? I have a Power account, and it's still there.

Ferguson · August 6, 2013

theresav wrote: »

Is that meta removal change just for the Pro users? I have a Power account, and it's still there.

Mine is power and it's gone from mine.

Don't check google (which takes a long time), so a view source.

KQuinlan · August 6, 2013

fixed here too... thanks

theresav · August 6, 2013

Ferguson wrote: »

Mine is power and it's gone from mine.

Don't check google (which takes a long time), so a view source.

Yeah, that's what I used and it's still showing in my source code.

I never had any personalized meta data before...maybe that's why it's there, because there's not anything to replace the SmugMug stuff?

moiraine · August 7, 2013

That would be correct... I believe the SmugMug meta data only gets replaced if you set one to replace it

dave.turley · August 7, 2013

theresav wrote: »

Is that meta removal change just for the Pro users? I have a Power account, and it's still there.

Checked the source (I'm a power user) and it's gone. Thanks very much.

mbonocore · August 7, 2013

theresav wrote: »

Yeah, that's what I used and it's still showing in my source code.

I never had any personalized meta data before...maybe that's why it's there, because there's not anything to replace the SmugMug stuff?

Yes, please make sure to add your own meta data

Sorry again everyone. Glad it's back to normal!

RKnecht · August 7, 2013

mbonocore wrote: »

This is now fixed live. I checked Andy's site, and the Meta is back to normal. Can you all check your sites and verify the fix worked for you?

Thanks!

If I google Rich Knecht Photography, it's still there. What do I need to get rid of it?

paulbrock · August 7, 2013

RKnecht wrote: »

If I google Rich Knecht Photography, it's still there. What do I need to get rid of it?

you need to add your own site description. My Profile->About Me->Description.

mbonocore · August 7, 2013

RKnecht wrote: »

If I google Rich Knecht Photography, it's still there. What do I need to get rid of it?

Also, Google isn't the fastest service...after all, they are responsible for every piece of digital information in the world

Right click on your page and click "View Source Code"

RKnecht · August 7, 2013

I did add profile info but the SM BS is still there.

mbonocore · August 7, 2013

RKnecht wrote: »

I did add profile info but the SM BS is still there.

Make sure to check source code.

Hi-jacked Meta Data Really

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