Always Check Embed Code, No Matter How Innocent-Sounding

Here's something that might be interesting: A blog readability test. Even cooler? You can embed the result on your site so your readers can see that shiny "College (Post-Grad)" badge (my latest result). And here's the coolest part: They include spam at no extra charge!

Yes, along with the wonderful button, you can also get a free spam link; for example, "Online Payday Loans". Sign up now! Test your blog, embed the badge, and watch your search engine ratings plummet!

(I do not in any way endorse embedding the code on your blog. The above is a joke.)

Here's a comparison of the preview and the actual embed:




So, the moral of the story is: Check embed code and preview it offline before publishing it to your site. You never know what might be hiding in there. The image alt text is also spammy, so watch for those.

Hat tip to Jonathan Bailey at Plagiarism Today for pointing this out; I thought I'd help spread the word.