Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility requirements to install Lingospot?
The only requirement to install Lingospot on your website is that more than half of your site’s pages contain at least 50 words.
Am I eligible to sign up if I am already part of an ad network?
Yes, but it is up to each publisher to resolve any contractual issues that may arise with their current ad network.
How do I sign up?
Simply complete the online application form. Once your site has been reviewed, you will receive an email notification with instructions on how to incorporate the Lingospot code in your website, as well as login information for the Lingospot Console.
How quickly will Lingospot bubbles start appearing on my site?
After your application is approved, and you've completed the placement of the JavaScript on your web pages, Lingospot will begin appearing within minutes.
What blogging platforms do you support?
We currently offer 1-click installs on Blogger, WordPress, TypePad and Movable Type, but you can use Lingospot on any platform that allows you to add Javascript to your pages.
Can I modify the Lingospot code?
No. To ensure proper implementation of Lingospot you must place the Lingospot tag into your web pages without making any modifications.
How do you decide what to turn into a Lingospot Keyword?
Lingo applies its proprietary natural language and linguistic analysis algorithms to automatically identify the key concepts and related topics within a Web page by leveraging the data and statistics drawn from Lingo's own linguistically analyzed index of billions of Web pages. In addition, for every publisher, Lingo establishes a 'content signature' by indexing and analyzing the entire site to derive its topical focus. In this manner, the Lingospot links are custom tailored to each site. These links are specific to what the site and the page is about and are selected to maximize reader interaction.
Can I control the number of Lingospot Keywords on a web page?
Yes, you may determine the number of Lingospot Keywords through the Lingospot Console.
Do I have editorial control over Keywords?
Yes. As a publisher you can list any number of specific phrases that Lingospot should give preference to as well as any number of specific phrases that Lingospot never underlines as a Keywords.
How does Lingospot impact the formatting of my pages?
The only change to the formatting of your pages is that Lingospot automatically underlines certain Lingospot Keywords.
Will Lingospot impact hyperlinks currently on my site?
No. Lingospot will not alter any of your existing links.
Will Lingospot change the layout of my page?
No. Lingospot bubbles are an additional layer on top of your content and are created after your content loads. They are only displayed after a visitor mouses-over the highlighted concept.
What is your privacy policy?
We treat all information collected through Lingospot with the utmost security, respect and care. You can review our privacy policy for additional details.
How does a reader modify the behavior of Lingospot or turn Lingospot off?
Clicking on the question mark at the top right corner of a Lingospot bubble takes readers to the Lingospot configuration page, from where they can modify the Lingospot behavior or turn Lingospot off.
How do I cancel my participation with Lingospot?
Publishers may decide to close their accounts at any time and remove Lingospot from all pages. A publisher can simply do this by removing the JavaScript code from the website's pages.