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Site Update 3: Nepali post

Site Update #3: One-click Access to All Nepali Posts

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On June 8, 2025

In Site Update

1. A Dedicated Page for All Posts in Nepali

As announced previously, we’ve now launched a dedicated page for all Nepali posts.

You can access this page directly from the homepage by clicking the Nepali icon or the “Read Posts Published in Nepali” button (see the demo video below).

Click the Nepali icon or the “Read Posts Published in Nepali” button on the homepage to directly access the page dedicated to posts in Nepali

2. Post Navigation with Pagination

To improve navigation and reduce endless scrolling, we’ve implemented a clean pagination system. The first page displays the 10 most recent posts; clicking “Next” or any page number will load the next set (see the demo video below).

You can now navigate the posts using the post navigation feature

The layout has also been enhanced since last week:

  • Thumbnails have consistent size
  • Spacing between posts has been standardized

Note: If you notice irregular gaps, it’s likely due to ads failing to load during our ongoing AdSense experiments.

3. Ongoing Ad Experiments

We’re currently running an AdSense experiment that has been active for 17 days. This may result in visitors seeing different ad placements or content.

We appreciate your patience as the system tests variations. Once the experiment concludes, ad display should stabilize across devices.

A screenshot of Google AdSense experiment page
An ongoing experiment on AdSense

4. Smarter Schedule Widget

Our Weekly Schedule widget in the sidebar is now interactive. You can click on each listed day to directly access the respective post.

We’ve also updated our publishing calendar:

  • Site updates every Sunday
  • Opinion columns every Monday

This change is designed to help readers follow new content more predictably.

That wraps up this week’s update.
Thank you for being part of this journey. More improvements are on the way — until then, happy reading!

Site Update

Site Update#2: Page Tweaks and New Footer Widgets

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On June 2, 2025

In Site Update, Blogging

1. Page Tweaks

If you noticed (I hope you did), I made a few changes to how the pages dedicated to specific topics look.

  • Columns in Page Editor
    1.1 Columns in Page Editor Look Good
  • Columns in Page
    1.2 Columns in Pages Shift Positions
  • List in Editor
    1.3 List in Editor Looks Good
  • List in Page
    1.4 List in Page Works Better than Columns

Last week, I had organised the posts displayed on the pages into three columns, incorporating featured images and excerpts. While this layout appeared satisfactory in the Editor (Slideshow 1), it resulted in unexpected shifts when viewed on the live page (Slideshow 2).

Experimenting with the number of columns and the excerpt length, I discovered that the primary issue stemmed from the inconsistent dimensions of the featured images. While I considered removing the featured images to address this problem, it ultimately rendered the site rather unappealing. Therefore, I decided to retain the images for a more engaging visual experience.

After reviewing the layout options, I opted for the List view. I examined each layout in the Editor (Slideshow 3) and on the live page (Slideshow 4). Ultimately, I determined that the List view offers a more favourable presentation. While there may still be some discrepancies in spacing between posts and an increased need for vertical scrolling, this option significantly improves upon the column view.

2. New Widgets

New widgets have been integrated into the footer, now featuring four distinct sections that link to essential pages: Privacy Policy, Contact Us, Cookie Policy (EU), and the promotional page for Babal Host.

  • 2.1 Footer Widgets (Desktop view)
  • 2.2 Footer Widgets (Mobile View)
  • sidebar widget which promotes Babal Host
    2.3 New Sidebar Widget

The footer widgets appear as intended on the desktop version (Slideshow 2.1), but they display in a staggered manner on mobile devices (Slideshow 2.2). This layout seems less than ideal. I would appreciate your feedback on whether you find this arrangement unappealing. Additionally, I welcome any recommendations regarding the optimal placement of the footer widgets. Please note that the sidebar now features a new Babal Host widget (Slideshow 2.3).

3. Fewer Ads

In response to feedback regarding the excessive number of ads on our website, I have made adjustments to AdSense settings. This includes the exclusion of ads from the policy and contact pages as well as different sections of other pages. I hope reducing the number of advertisements will enhance your overall experience on the site.

4. Table of Contents

A few posts, including this one, now feature a table of contents. You’ll find it easier to jump to sections of your interest without going through all of the post, making it more navigable and interactive.

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