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With Gossiped, your commenters build a reputation across the web, encouraging quality discussions and reducing spam.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>How It Works:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Install and activate the plugin<\/li>\n<li>Create a free account at <a href=\"https:\/\/gossiped.com\/register\">Gossiped.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Add your site and get your API key<\/li>\n<li>Enter the API key in WordPress settings<\/li>\n<li>Comments automatically appear on your posts<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p><strong>Privacy &amp; Data:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Comments are stored on Gossiped's secure servers<\/li>\n<li>Full GDPR compliance<\/li>\n<li>Users control their own data and profiles<\/li>\n<li>No tracking scripts or cookies without consent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Privacy Policy<\/h3>\n\n<p>Gossiped Comments connects to the Gossiped API (gossiped.com) to store and retrieve comments. When users comment, the following data is sent to Gossiped:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>User's name and email (if provided)<\/li>\n<li>Comment content<\/li>\n<li>Page URL and title<\/li>\n<li>IP address (for spam protection)<\/li>\n<li>User agent string<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>This data is stored on Gossiped's secure servers. Users can delete their data at any time through their Gossiped account.<\/p>\n\n<p>For full privacy details, see: https:\/\/gossiped.com\/privacy<\/p>\n\n<h3>Support<\/h3>\n\n<p>For support, please visit:\n* Support Forum: https:\/\/gossiped.com\/support\n* Documentation: https:\/\/gossiped.com\/docs\n* Email: support@gossiped.com<\/p>\n\n<!--section=installation-->\n<p><strong>Automatic Installation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Log in to your WordPress admin panel<\/li>\n<li>Go to Plugins &gt; Add New<\/li>\n<li>Search for \"Gossiped Comments\"<\/li>\n<li>Click \"Install Now\" and then \"Activate\"<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p><strong>Manual Installation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Download the plugin zip file<\/li>\n<li>Go to Plugins &gt; Add New &gt; Upload Plugin<\/li>\n<li>Choose the zip file and click \"Install Now\"<\/li>\n<li>Activate the plugin<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p><strong>Setup:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Go to Settings &gt; Gossiped Comments<\/li>\n<li>Sign up at <a href=\"https:\/\/gossiped.com\/register\">Gossiped.com<\/a> if you haven't already<\/li>\n<li>Add your website in your Gossiped dashboard<\/li>\n<li>Copy your API key<\/li>\n<li>Paste it into the WordPress settings and save<\/li>\n<li>Your site will be automatically verified<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<!--section=faq-->\n<dl>\n<dt id=\"do%20i%20need%20a%20gossiped%20account%3F\"><h3>Do I need a Gossiped account?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes, you need to create a free account at Gossiped.com to get an API key. This allows you to manage comments and access analytics from the Gossiped dashboard.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"is%20it%20free%3F\"><h3>Is it free?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes, Gossiped is completely free for personal blogs and small sites. We offer premium plans for high-traffic sites with advanced features.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"will%20this%20replace%20my%20existing%20wordpress%20comments%3F\"><h3>Will this replace my existing WordPress comments?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes, Gossiped can replace the default WordPress commenting system. You can also use it alongside WordPress comments or manually place it using shortcodes.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20migrate%20my%20existing%20wordpress%20comments%3F\"><h3>Can I migrate my existing WordPress comments?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Currently, automatic migration is not available, but it's on our roadmap. 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Custom CSS support is coming soon.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"how%20do%20i%20moderate%20comments%3F\"><h3>How do I moderate comments?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Go to your WordPress admin &gt; Gossiped in the sidebar. You can approve, delete, and manage comments. You can also moderate from the Gossiped dashboard.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20ban%20users%3F\"><h3>Can I ban users?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes, you can ban or suspend users from your site through the moderation panel. 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