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WOT Scorecard Search Plugin

2012-03-30T11:32:00Z

Creastery:

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Add WOT Scorecard searches to your browser's Search [engine] Bar.

=Internet Explorer=
''requires IE 7''

For IE 8(+) please refer to: [[WOT Scorecard IE Accelerator]]

IEblog: [http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ie/archive/2005/09/14/466186.aspx Adding Search providers to IE 7 using OpenSearch 1.1]

MSDN Library: [http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc848862%28v=vs.85%29.aspx Search Provider Extensibility in Internet Explorer]

Basically, you need to create a web page, incorporate a method for IE7 to "see" the custom search, here are a couple examples:

The following code adds the search provider by clicking a link.
<pre style="width:80%;overflow:auto;">
<a href="#" onclick="window.external.AddSearchProvider('http://www.example.com/provider.xml')">Add Search Provider Example</a>
</pre>

Making Search Provider Discoverable
<pre style="width:80%;overflow:auto;">
<link title="My Provider" rel="search" type="application/opensearchdescription+xml" href="http://www.example.com/provider.xml">
</pre>

Here is the required XML:
<pre>
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
- <OpenSearchDescription xmlns="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearch/1.1/">
<ShortName>WOT</ShortName>
<Description>WOT provider</Description>
<InputEncoding>UTF-8</InputEncoding>
<Url type="text/html" template="http://www.mywot.com/scorecard/{searchTerms}" />
</OpenSearchDescription>
</pre>

If you're installing this locally, from your PC and not by uploading it to an online website, remove the "http://example.com/ from the anchor / link tag. Save both the HTML and the XML file in the same folder and point your browser to the local web page.

=Firefox=
''requires version 2.x and newer.''

Created by WOT Member [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/15879 Creastery].

The below code shows the XML code of WOT Scorecard Search Plugin.
<pre id="WOT_Scorecard" style="width:800px; overflow:auto;">
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<OpenSearchDescription xmlns="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearch/1.1/">
<ShortName>Check Website Reputation...</ShortName>
<Url type="text/html" method="get" template="http://www.mywot.com/scorecard/{searchTerms}">
</Url>
<Image width="16" height="16">http://www.mywot.com/sites/all/images/fusion/16_16/plain/new_trusted.png</Image>
<OutputEncoding>UTF-8</OutputEncoding>
<InputEncoding>UTF-8</InputEncoding>

</OpenSearchDescription>
</pre>
This code can be used for autodiscovery on your website but please notify and acknowledge the owner - Creastery, if you use the below code for your website.

Alternatively, you can use the code immediately by saving the below code into an XML file and follow the instructions below.

<pre id="WOT_Scorecard" style="width:800px; overflow:auto;">
<SearchPlugin xmlns="http://www.mozilla.org/2006/browser/search/" xmlns:os="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearch/1.1/">
<os:ShortName>WOT Scorecard</os:ShortName>
<os:Description>WOT Scorecard</os:Description>
<os:InputEncoding>UTF-8</os:InputEncoding>
<os:Image width="16" height="16">data:image/x-icon;base64,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</os:Image>
<os:Url type="text/html" method="GET" template="http://www.mywot.com/scorecard/{searchTerms}" rel="self">
</os:Url>
</SearchPlugin>
</pre>

Note: This code only works if you have saved the file and put in a profile folder of Mozilla Firefox.
Here is how you do it.
For Windows Vista (Windows 6) /Windows 7:
You have to put it in here:
C:\Users\[Insert User Name]\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\[Junk code here].default\searchplugins\

For Windows XP (Windows 5) or Windows 2000 (Not Windows ME) Users:
C:\Documents and Settings\Insert User Name]\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\[Junk code here].default\searchplugins\

== Firefox Bookmark ==
[[File:Scorecard_BM01.png|thumb|right|Create new bookmark]]
'''Create new bookmark''' 
Name: WOT Scorecard 
Location: http://www.mywot.com/scorecard/%s 
Tags: 
Keyword: ws 
Description: 
 

Adding a ''keyword'' allows you to type that keyword in the Address Bar followed by the domain name to open the domain's scorecard in the current tab / window.

[[File:Scorecard_BM02.png]]

see also: 
[http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-do-i-use-bookmarks Firefox help: Bookmarks] 
[http://johnbokma.com/firefox/keymarks-explained.html Firefox bookmark keywords explained]

=Opera=
Opera is simple, just keep in mind that the search engine input is stored as '''%s''' which you'll need to append to the basic scorecard URL.

In Opera:
# Click the search engine select menu, then '''Manage Search Engines'''
# Click '''Add'''
#* '''Name''' type ''WOT Scorecard''
#* '''Keyword''' type ''WOT Scorecard''
#* '''Address''' type or copy / paste:
#*: <pre>http://www.mywot.com/scorecard/%s</pre>
# Click '''OK''' to save

=Chrome=
Creating a search engine in Chrome is easy too.

# Click the wrench at the top right-hand corner of the browser, then '''Options'''
# Click '''Manage search engines...''' at Basics > Search
# To add the search engine,
#* '''Add a new search engine''' type ''WOT''
#* '''Keyword''' type ''WOT''
#* '''Address''' type or copy / paste:
#*: <pre>http://www.mywot.com/scorecard/%s</pre>
# Press '''Enter/Return''' to save

WOT Scorecard Search Plugin

2010-10-12T04:43:32Z

Creastery: Removed website. No longer in use. New site does not host the script yet.

Add WOT Scorecard searches to your browser's Search [engine] Bar.

=Internet Explorer=
''requires IE 7 or newer''

Go to the [http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/searchguide/ Add Search Providers to Internet Explorer]

Enter this URL in the form (first line):
'''http://www.mywot.com/scorecard/TEST'''

Type in: '''WOT'''
for the name (second line)

Select '''install''', say "Yes" and allow Microsoft to install.
I doubt you'll want to check-mark it as your default provider, but it will appear in the list of providers in the drop-down menu.

Just enter a domain name, ''not a URL'', and you'll get the WOT Scorecard to the site.

This is especially handy for getting domain names from links in email via your local email reader (Outlook / Express, Thunderbird, etc.)

If previewing the XML, it should look like this:
<pre>
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
- <OpenSearchDescription xmlns="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearch/1.1/">
<ShortName>WOT</ShortName>
<Description>WOT provider</Description>
<InputEncoding>UTF-8</InputEncoding>
<Url type="text/html" template="http://www.mywot.com/scorecard/{searchTerms}" />
</OpenSearchDescription>
</pre>

=Firefox=
''requires version 2.x and newer.''

Created by WOT Member [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/15879 Creastery].

The below code shows the XML code of WOT Scorecard Search Plugin.
<pre id="WOT_Scorecard" style="width:800px; overflow:auto;">
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<OpenSearchDescription xmlns="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearch/1.1/">
<ShortName>Check Website Reputation...</ShortName>
<Url type="text/html" method="get" template="http://www.mywot.com/scorecard/{searchTerms}">
</Url>
<Image width="16" height="16">http://www.mywot.com/sites/all/images/fusion/16_16/plain/new_trusted.png</Image>
<OutputEncoding>UTF-8</OutputEncoding>
<InputEncoding>UTF-8</InputEncoding>

</OpenSearchDescription>
</pre>
This code can be used for autodiscovery on your website but please notify and acknowledge the owner - Creastery, if you use the below code for your website.

Alternatively, you can use the code immediately by saving the below code into an XML file and follow the instructions below.

<pre id="WOT_Scorecard" style="width:800px; overflow:auto;">
<SearchPlugin xmlns="http://www.mozilla.org/2006/browser/search/" xmlns:os="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearch/1.1/">
<os:ShortName>WOT Scorecard</os:ShortName>
<os:Description>WOT Scorecard</os:Description>
<os:InputEncoding>UTF-8</os:InputEncoding>
<os:Image width="16" height="16">data:image/x-icon;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAAXNSR0IArs4c6QAAAAlwSFlzAAALEwAACxMBAJqcGAAAAAd0SU1FB9cLFQoWIPmZAEIAAALzSURBVDjLrVN5SFRxEJ5dV03xRLo0MTugTMFqK31v1dKMMtd2dT1SOt0wNTpIOklF17RL3TZDywM1zQ412iQVtGizttwuooMiCYQOcglKEzP9+j0pM6j+auAx8+B93zfzzTxCvn0mevPnB7qQnNUgFgEu5CrUTz/qfU09Vb73emrn0d9CAMMsLRkB9UjR0ny6Xcg7W+TQPYpAnonHIVMQSp/FobF7S33b29xxvxEIyiPg4TZ8G/oKIaccd0V4CSH8AiHyEkHZyOo6Qly9M3I6eVR3Rbv+6qDAAYKiAP75CO/Id4Aqi7CGgddfJ6jvEuJbCRFnbZF2fSoqX4e5j47wrvfJc0F58EcHMVr2cQNBtobuSJeTXhpO4NWsmwpGZmD5nCMSLkx7NkLwrbfIX1DcX+YF5gWijhKuvHAbEMYaO6qfnD4vjCWsyGck7QRF9XTIS+dYk+D21dY92NpiAWGc9VcJMUdonbCdsQScgiL8lYRFiQTVWcLqRmcoKnziydz/SnPtTS7UHcyoNEKSiZDykJxaqj0luHU0pO/GYTGvIgkXSeM5RuC/gbAkm3nTZIPIKm8NGbrqc1rfZGDDTUJ0LSPoJCTfowUnTLOsXhpSLX52IEugAD6KPnEbCX67CGubrRFV5d1NxR3pvrfNWqQYGcFlwiYj9afcp12pD8hu8x2ReFmeyDJwOznLtpCRj6UBPokQxDpI0DtCWelTPsKuMyYi47E9opvYrptoMNlEferb4m2KWusZywolM5Zm0xlZIlNfR8P8DkKoToS4i+4YNSiy3EeT1TkbG5kPq84TQsokwyvP2A2qGqwQUmD5gd8t+cLWOMRtZavNlEBZ4zCsqvHq/u0ig7TuZnmNHWL17PLYBQafsgBX6AjugA1kqQy4k8Cli7FY54SYupn4438RrPMwcMcmwk9jD/90K3D7xJDtF4FnqtxBW/CFLggr9gT9K0JPesxdcmLKxYDjk94HascjUDsBMiEXTf4SfNJtL/3v+A55tY9pGIKmSwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==</os:Image>
<os:Url type="text/html" method="GET" template="http://www.mywot.com/scorecard/{searchTerms}" rel="self">
</os:Url>
</SearchPlugin>
</pre>

Note: This code only works if you have saved the file and put in a profile folder of Mozilla Firefox.
Here is how you do it.
For Windows Vista (Windows 6) /Windows 7:
You have to put it in here:
C:\Users\[Insert User Name]\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\[Junk code here].default\searchplugins\

For Windows XP (Windows 5) or Windows 2000 (Not Windows ME) Users:
C:\Documents and Settings\Insert User Name]\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\[Junk code here].default\searchplugins\

Main Page

2010-10-06T11:01:51Z

Creastery: Made Documentations a separate page for easier editing and searching for members.

== Welcome to WOT Wiki!==
We are glad you are here! The WOT Wiki is a cooperative attempt to record information of use to [[WOT community|the WOT community]] and we need your help too since this project is new!
 
* Please read our [[Tasks|tasks]] and [[Guidelines|guidelines for contributions]].
* Also, do read the [[Documentations|Documentations]] made by the WOT Community!
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
* I need help because I am new to WOT.
** [[Getting Started|Get started]] and see the tutorial videos and other information on [http://www.mywot.com/support the Support section].
* What is [[Rating reliability|rating reliability]] and how does it affect WOT's trust in me?
* What is a [[Scorecard| scorecard]], what do [[Scorecard#Scorecard colors|the different colors]] and [[Scorecard#Scorecard components|the various sections]] mean? See also [http://www.mywot.com/en/support/symbols the full list of rating symbols].
* How does [[Activity scores|the activity score]] work?
* [http://www.mywot.com/support/faq The official FAQ] didn't have answers to your questions? Find more answers in the user-contributed [[FAQ|Wiki FAQ]]!
* The WOT rings are useful. I can see if a site is rated badly or excellent for external links. Can I add it to my website too?
** Please take a look at the [[WOT widget]] that is available to all!
* [[Chrome|Google Chrome]], [[Firefox|Mozilla Firefox]], [[Safari]] and [[Internet Explorer]]. Is WOT plugin available for Opera too?
** Yes, it is available for Opera too! Please see the user-created [[WOT for Opera]] bookmarklet for more details.

== Development ==
* Use reputations in your application through [[API|the API]].
* Download [[Source code|the source code]] for the WOT add-on. Read the version history for our [[Firefox]], [[Chrome]], and [[Safari]] add-ons.
* Read more about the ongoing experiment for rating [[Shared domains|shared hosts]].
* Have [[Ideas|ideas for future improvements]]? Share them with the rest of us!

== Customizing the add-on ==
* Learn to [http://www.mywot.com/blog/advanced-configuration create new search rules] for the Firefox add-on or find [[Additional search rules|a user-contributed search rule]] not included with the add-on.

== Other tools ==
* Use [[Scorecard search plugin|the scorecard search plug-in]] or get [[WOT Scorecard IE Accelerator|a scorecard accelerator]] (for IE 8 and newer)
* The [[mass rating tool|mass rating tool]], available to all Platinum WOT members
* Other helpful [[Online tools|online tools]]
* Reference:
*: [[Business / Corporation certification]]
*: [[Pharmaceutical reference]]

== Understanding Internet threats ==
* Beware of [[Adware|adware]], [[Advertisements|ads]], [[Backdoor|backdoors]], [[Blended Threat|blended threats]], [[botnets]], [[Browser Exploit|browser exploits]], [[Internet Fraud|fraud]], [[Identity Theft|identity theft]], [[Keylogger|keyloggers]], [[Malware|malware]], [[Phishing|phishing]], [[Popups|pop-ups]], [[Ransomware|ransomware]], [[Riskware|riskware]], [[Rootkit|rootkits]], [[Spam|spam and junk mail]], [[Spyware|spyware]], [[Trojan Horse|trojan horses]], [[Computer Virus|viruses]], and [[Computer Worm|worms]]. Can you think of other threats?
* Learn about what [http://groups.google.com/group/mywot/web/security-best-practices other precautions] you can take to enjoy safe surfing on the web!
* [[Malware submission|Malware submission]]

== How to improve your site's reputation ==
* Understand what is [[Personally Identifiable Information (PII)|Personally Identifiable Information (PII)]] and why should your website have [[Privacy Policy|a privacy / cookie policy]]. Protecting your customers' or visitors' privacy allows people to trust you more.
* When requesting a site review on the main forum, here [[How To Ask For Rating|how to ask for ratings]].
* Know common threats that you can find at [http://projects.webappsec.org/Threat-Classification The WASC Threat Classification] which can attack your website and learn how to fix these possible exploits.
** The WASC Threat Classification is a cooperative effort to clarify and organize the threats to the security of a web site. The members of the Web Application Security Consortium have created this project to develop and promote industry standard terminology for describing these issues. Application developers, security professionals, software vendors, and compliance auditors will have the ability to access a consistent language and definitions for web security related issues.
* Read more tips at [http://www.mywot.com/en/trustseal/tips WOT Trust Seal's Trust tips].

== Learn to use the WOT Wiki ==
* How to [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing edit a page]?
* Read the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide]
* Find more help at [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]

Main Page

2010-10-06T10:21:31Z

Creastery: Added "Synchronize" page

== Welcome to WOT Wiki!==
We are glad you are here! The WOT Wiki is a cooperative attempt to record information of use to [[WOT community|the WOT community]] and we need your help too since this project is new!
 
* Please read our [[Tasks|tasks]] and [[Guidelines|guidelines for contributions]].

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
* I need help because I am new to WOT.
** [[Getting Started|Get started]] and see the tutorial videos and other information on [http://www.mywot.com/support the Support section].
* What is [[Rating reliability|rating reliability]] and how does it affect WOT's trust in me?
* What is a [[Scorecard| scorecard]], what do [[Scorecard#Scorecard colors|the different colors]] and [[Scorecard#Scorecard components|the various sections]] mean? See also [http://www.mywot.com/en/support/symbols the full list of rating symbols].
* How does [[Activity scores|the activity score]] work?
* [http://www.mywot.com/support/faq The official FAQ] didn't have answers to your questions? Find more answers in the user-contributed [[FAQ|Wiki FAQ]]!
* The WOT rings are useful. I can see if a site is rated badly or excellent for external links. Can I add it to my website too?
** Please take a look at the [[WOT widget]] that is available to all!
* [[Chrome|Google Chrome]], [[Firefox|Mozilla Firefox]], [[Safari]] and [[Internet Explorer]]. Is WOT plugin available for Opera too?
** Yes, it is available for Opera too! Please see the user-created [[WOT for Opera]] bookmarklet for more details.

== Documentation ==
* [[History|History]] behind WOT: the when, why, and how...
* Using the [[Rating window|rating window]] for [[Rating websites|rating websites]]
* Do you hate it when websites hold your data hostage? You can [[Exporting ratings|export your ratings and comments]].
* [[Comment restrictions|Comment restrictions]] enabled to reduce forum and scorecard spam.
* [[Rating subdomains|Rating subdomains]]
* [[Trusted Sources|Trusted Sources]] are automated ratings with scorecard references in addition to the WOT user ratings.
* [[Synchronize|Synchronizing]] WOT account on different computers/browsers or both.

== Development ==
* Use reputations in your application through [[API|the API]].
* Download [[Source code|the source code]] for the WOT add-on. Read the version history for our [[Firefox]], [[Chrome]], and [[Safari]] add-ons.
* Read more about the ongoing experiment for rating [[Shared domains|shared hosts]].
* Have [[Ideas|ideas for future improvements]]? Share them with the rest of us!

== Customizing the add-on ==
* Learn to [http://www.mywot.com/blog/advanced-configuration create new search rules] for the Firefox add-on or find [[Additional search rules|a user-contributed search rule]] not included with the add-on.

== Other tools ==
* Use [[Scorecard search plugin|the scorecard search plug-in]] or get [[WOT Scorecard IE Accelerator|a scorecard accelerator]] (for IE 8 and newer)
* The [[mass rating tool|mass rating tool]], available to all Platinum WOT members
* Other helpful [[Online tools|online tools]]
* Reference:
*: [[Business / Corporation certification]]
*: [[Pharmaceutical reference]]

== Understanding Internet threats ==
* Beware of [[Adware|adware]], [[Advertisements|ads]], [[Backdoor|backdoors]], [[Blended Threat|blended threats]], [[botnets]], [[Browser Exploit|browser exploits]], [[Internet Fraud|fraud]], [[Identity Theft|identity theft]], [[Keylogger|keyloggers]], [[Malware|malware]], [[Phishing|phishing]], [[Popups|pop-ups]], [[Ransomware|ransomware]], [[Riskware|riskware]], [[Rootkit|rootkits]], [[Spam|spam and junk mail]], [[Spyware|spyware]], [[Trojan Horse|trojan horses]], [[Computer Virus|viruses]], and [[Computer Worm|worms]]. Can you think of other threats?
* Learn about what [http://groups.google.com/group/mywot/web/security-best-practices other precautions] you can take to enjoy safe surfing on the web!
* [[Malware submission|Malware submission]]

== How to improve your site's reputation ==
* Understand what is [[Personally Identifiable Information (PII)|Personally Identifiable Information (PII)]] and why should your website have [[Privacy Policy|a privacy / cookie policy]]. Protecting your customers' or visitors' privacy allows people to trust you more.
* When requesting a site review on the main forum, here [[How To Ask For Rating|how to ask for ratings]].
* Know common threats that you can find at [http://projects.webappsec.org/Threat-Classification The WASC Threat Classification] which can attack your website and learn how to fix these possible exploits.
** The WASC Threat Classification is a cooperative effort to clarify and organize the threats to the security of a web site. The members of the Web Application Security Consortium have created this project to develop and promote industry standard terminology for describing these issues. Application developers, security professionals, software vendors, and compliance auditors will have the ability to access a consistent language and definitions for web security related issues.
* Read more tips at [http://www.mywot.com/en/trustseal/tips WOT Trust Seal's Trust tips].

== Learn to use the WOT Wiki ==
* How to [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing edit a page]?
* Read the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide]
* Find more help at [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]

Synchronize

2010-10-06T10:19:25Z

Creastery: Updated removal of synchronization and updated spelling errors

You can synchronize the WOT add-on for multiple browsers on multiple computers.

== Example configurations ==
* You have Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome on the same computer.
* You use Firefox at home and Internet Explorer at work.
* You have multiple computers on a LAN at home each using a different browser.

== How to Synchronize ==
1) Login to your account 
2) Go to your profile page 
3) Click on the "''Synchronize''" menu tab 
Note: If the tab is not available, your account has already synchronized for that computer and browser. You will need to check your account profile for the Synchronize link for each browser on each computer.

== Advantages of synchronizing ==
* WOT tallies your ratings and comments from all browser configurations which add to your account's Activity score.
* WOT will override Warnings on all browsers / computers for sites that you have rated high though they may have an overall poor reputation

=== Automatic Login to WOT ===
1) Go to your profile page, scroll down and click Edit profile. 
2) Look for the Privacy Settings box 
3) Check the option: "''Allow the add-on to log me in automatically''" 
Note: If there is no check mark, click on it to "set" it. 
4) Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Submit to save changes. 

== Removing Synchronization ===
=== Mozilla Firefox ===
1) Open about:config 
2) Reset values options of "''weboftrust.witness_id''" and "''weboftrust.witness_key''" 
3) Restart the browser.

Main Page

2010-07-12T14:32:49Z

Creastery:

== Welcome to WOT Wiki!==
We are glad you are here! The WOT Wiki is a cooperative attempt to record information of use to [[WOT community|the WOT community]] and we need your help too since this project is new!
 
* Please read our [[Tasks|tasks]] and [[Guidelines|guidelines for contributions]].

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
* I need help because I am new to WOT.
** [[Getting Started|Get started]] and see the tutorial videos and other information on [http://www.mywot.com/support the Support section].
* What is [[Rating reliability|rating reliability]] and how does it affect WOT's trust in me?
* What is a [[Scorecard| scorecard]], what do [[Scorecard#Scorecard colors|the different colors]] and [[Scorecard#Scorecard components|the various sections]] mean? See also [http://www.mywot.com/en/support/symbols the full list of rating symbols].
* How does [[Activity scores|the activity score]] work?
* The [http://www.mywot.com/support/faq the official FAQ] didn't have answers to your questions? Find more answers in the user-contributed [[FAQ| Wiki FAQ]]!
* The WOT rings are useful. I can see if a site is rated badly or excellent for external links. Can I add it to my website too?
** Please take a look at the [[WOT widget|WOT widget]] that is available to all!
* [[Chrome| Google Chrome]], [[Firefox| Mozilla Firefox]], [[Safari| Safari]] and Internet Explorer.. Is WOT plugin available for Opera too?
** Yes, it is available for Opera too! Please see the user-created [[WOT for Opera]] bookmarklet for more details.

== Documentations ==
* [[History|History]] behind WOT: the when, why, and how...
* Using the [[Rating window|Rating Window]] for [[Rating websites|rating websites]]
* Do you hate it when websites hold your data hostage? You can [[Exporting ratings|export your ratings and comments]].
* [[Comment restrictions|Comment restrictions]] enabled to reduce forum and scorecard spam.
* Miscellaneous (in progress)
** [[Rating limitations|Rating limitations]] on web pages containing long lists of links (hundreds per page).
** Information about [[Warning messages|warnings]], links to [[Links by language|guides, tips, and articles in other languages]].
* [[Rating subdomains|Rating subdomains]]
* [[Trusted Sources|Trusted Sources]] are automated ratings with scorecard references in addition to the WOT user ratings.

== Development ==
* Use reputations in your application through [[API|the API]].
* Download [[Source code|the source code]] for the WOT add-on. Read the version history for our [[Chrome]] and [[Safari]] add-ons.
* Read more about the ongoing experiment for rating [[Shared domains|shared hosts]].
* Have [[Ideas|ideas for future improvements]]? Share them with the rest of us!

== Adding on to WOT Plugin ==
* Learn to [http://www.mywot.com/blog/advanced-configuration create new search rules] for the Firefox add-on or find [[Additional search rules|a user-contributed search rule]] not included with the add-on.
* [[Scorecard search plugin|Scorecard search plugin]] for Internet Explorer 7 / Firefox 2.x and above
* Get the [[WOT Scorecard IE Accelerator]] for Internet Explorer 8 and above

== Useful Tools you should consider using ==
* [[Business / Corporation certification]]
* The [[mass rating tool|mass rating tool]], available to all Platinum WOT members
* [[Online tools|Online tools]]
* [http://www.ascii.cl/htmlcodes.htm HTML Codes - Characters and symbols]

== Understanding Internet Threats ==
* Beware of [[Adware|Adware]], [[Advertisements|Ads]], [[Backdoor|Backdoors]], [[Blended Threat|Blended Threats]], [[Botnets]], [[Browser Exploit|Browser Exploits]], [[Internet Fraud|Fraud]], [[Identity Theft]], [[Keylogger|Keyloggers]], [[Malware|Malware]], [[Phishing|Phishing]], [[Popups|Pop-ups]], [[Ransomware]], [[Riskware]], [[Rootkit|Rootkit]], [[Spam|Spam and Junk mail]], [[Spyware|Spyware]], [[Trojan Horse|Trojan Horses]], [[Computer Virus|Viruses]], and [[Computer Worm|Worms]]. Can you think of other threats?
* Learn about what [http://groups.google.com/group/mywot/web/security-best-practices other precautions] you can take to enjoy safe surfing on the web!

== How to increase your site's reputation ==
* Understand what is [[Personally Identifiable Information (PII)|Personally Identifiable Information (PII)]] and why should your website have a [[Privacy Policy|Privacy Policy]]. Protecting your customers' or visitors' privacy allows people to trust you more.
* Know common threats that you can find at [http://projects.webappsec.org/Threat-Classification The WASC Threat Classification] which can attack your website and learn how to fix these possible exploits.
** The WASC Threat Classification is a cooperative effort to clarify and organize the threats to the security of a web site. The members of the Web Application Security Consortium have created this project to develop and promote industry standard terminology for describing these issues. Application developers, security professionals, software vendors, and compliance auditors will have the ability to access a consistent language and definitions for web security related issues.
* Read more tips at [http://www.mywot.com/en/trustseal/tips WOT Trust Seal's Trust tips].

== Learn to use the WOT Wiki ==
* How to [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing edit a page]?
* Read the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide]
* Find more help at [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]

Main Page

2010-07-12T14:30:29Z

Creastery:

== Welcome to WOT Wiki!==
We are glad you are here! The WOT Wiki is a cooperative attempt to record information of use to [[WOT community|the WOT community]] and we need your help too since this project is new!
 
* Please read our [[Tasks|tasks]] and [[Guidelines|guidelines for contributions]].

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
* I need help because I am new to WOT.
** [[Getting Started|Get started]] and see the tutorial videos and other information on [http://www.mywot.com/support the Support section].
* What is [[Rating reliability|rating reliability]] and how does it affect WOT's trust in me?
* What is a [[Scorecard| scorecard]], what do [[Scorecard#Scorecard colors|the different colors]] and [[Scorecard#Scorecard components|the various sections]] mean? See also [http://www.mywot.com/en/support/symbols the full list of rating symbols].
* How does [[Activity scores|the activity score]] work?
* The [http://www.mywot.com/support/faq the official FAQ] didn't have answers to your questions? Find more answers in the user-contributed [[FAQ| Wiki FAQ]]!
* The WOT rings are useful. I can see if a site is rated badly or excellent for external links. Can I add it to my website too?
** Please take a look at the [[WOT widget|WOT widget]] that is available to all!
* [[Chrome| Google Chrome]], [[Firefox| Mozilla Firefox]], [[Safari| Safari]] and Internet Explorer.. Is WOT plugin available for Opera too?
** Yes, it is. Please read more at user-created [[WOT for Opera]] bookmarklet.

== Documentations ==
* [[History|History]] behind WOT: the when, why, and how...
* Using the [[Rating window|Rating Window]] for [[Rating websites|rating websites]]
* Do you hate it when websites hold your data hostage? You can [[Exporting ratings|export your ratings and comments]].
* [[Comment restrictions|Comment restrictions]] enabled to reduce forum and scorecard spam.
* Miscellaneous (in progress)
** [[Rating limitations|Rating limitations]] on web pages containing long lists of links (hundreds per page).
** Information about [[Warning messages|warnings]], links to [[Links by language|guides, tips, and articles in other languages]].
* [[Rating subdomains|Rating subdomains]]
* [[Trusted Sources|Trusted Sources]] are automated ratings with scorecard references in addition to the WOT user ratings.

== Development ==
* Use reputations in your application through [[API|the API]].
* Download [[Source code|the source code]] for the WOT add-on. Read the version history for our [[Chrome]] and [[Safari]] add-ons.
* Read more about the ongoing experiment for rating [[Shared domains|shared hosts]].
* Have [[Ideas|ideas for future improvements]]? Share them with the rest of us!

== Adding on to WOT Plugin ==
* Learn to [http://www.mywot.com/blog/advanced-configuration create new search rules] for the Firefox add-on or find [[Additional search rules|a user-contributed search rule]] not included with the add-on.
* [[Scorecard search plugin|Scorecard search plugin]] for Internet Explorer 7 / Firefox 2.x and above
* Get the [[WOT Scorecard IE Accelerator]] for Internet Explorer 8 and above

== Useful Tools you should consider using ==
* [[Business / Corporation certification]]
* The [[mass rating tool|mass rating tool]], available to all Platinum WOT members
* [[Online tools|Online tools]]
* [http://www.ascii.cl/htmlcodes.htm HTML Codes - Characters and symbols]

== Understanding Internet Threats ==
* Beware of [[Adware|Adware]], [[Advertisements|Ads]], [[Backdoor|Backdoors]], [[Blended Threat|Blended Threats]], [[Botnets]], [[Browser Exploit|Browser Exploits]], [[Internet Fraud|Fraud]], [[Identity Theft]], [[Keylogger|Keyloggers]], [[Malware|Malware]], [[Phishing|Phishing]], [[Popups|Pop-ups]], [[Ransomware]], [[Riskware]], [[Rootkit|Rootkit]], [[Spam|Spam and Junk mail]], [[Spyware|Spyware]], [[Trojan Horse|Trojan Horses]], [[Computer Virus|Viruses]], and [[Computer Worm|Worms]]. Can you think of other threats?
* Learn about what [http://groups.google.com/group/mywot/web/security-best-practices other precautions] you can take to enjoy safe surfing on the web!

== How to increase your site's reputation ==
* Understand what is [[Personally Identifiable Information (PII)|Personally Identifiable Information (PII)]] and why should your website have a [[Privacy Policy|Privacy Policy]]. Protecting your customers' or visitors' privacy allows people to trust you more.
* Know common threats that you can find at [http://projects.webappsec.org/Threat-Classification The WASC Threat Classification] which can attack your website and learn how to fix these possible exploits.
** The WASC Threat Classification is a cooperative effort to clarify and organize the threats to the security of a web site. The members of the Web Application Security Consortium have created this project to develop and promote industry standard terminology for describing these issues. Application developers, security professionals, software vendors, and compliance auditors will have the ability to access a consistent language and definitions for web security related issues.
* Read more tips at [http://www.mywot.com/en/trustseal/tips WOT Trust Seal's Trust tips].

== Learn to use the WOT Wiki ==
* How to [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing edit a page]?
* Read the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide]
* Find more help at [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]

WOT community

2010-06-12T16:54:21Z

Creastery: Added Awards information and pictures. Also modified "WOT Community".

== WOT Community ==
Please read our [[Tasks]] and [[Guidelines]].

== Community awards and honors==
===Awards===
Nominations are carried out and only WOT users who represent the best of WOT in terms of '''trustworthiness, reliability, confidence and team spirit''' will be selected. Award recipients will be selected manually by the WOT team and awards will be given out by New Year's Eve. Every outstanding nominee in each area will be chosen and profiled, along with a description of their accomplishments.
 
So what are you waiting for? Contribute more to WOT and earn yourself a better chance to be a nominee! Give yourself a pat on the back if you are already an award nominee, but remember to continue contributing too!
===Publicity Award===
The WOT Publicity award goes to those members who have enthusiastically promoted WOT and safe surfing to other people.
 
Any kind of activity could be eligible - writing on their own blog, forum, Q&A sites, social networking sites, how-to videos, through business or school contacts and or other innovative techniques.
 
[[File:Award_publicity_2008.png]]
 
BobJam [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/54823]

Bpvette [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/121243]

Frank J. [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/153350]

MysteryFCM [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/24160]

Reprotected [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/2724]

Spacequad [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/66196]

Wehaveitall [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/1143]

[[File:Award_publicity_2009.png]]
 
Cotojo [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/18428]

Creastery [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/15879]

Frank J. [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/153350]

Galaxyfox [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/13016]

Mandrake09 [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/39237]

MysteryFCM [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/24160]

YoKenny [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/45191]
 
===Top Member Award===
The WOT Top Member award goes to those members who have made a significant contribution to the progress and development of WOT. They serve the community by giving their time, knowledge and advice to help others stay safe when shopping, searching or browsing on the Web.
 
[[File:Award_top_member_2008.png]]

Athlonite [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/89953]

BobJam [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/54823]

FlyAqua [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/83067]

Phantazm [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/108271]

Wehaveitall [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/1143]

Xp54321 [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/52322]

[[File:Award_top_member_2009.png]]

Athlonite [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/89953]

BobJam [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/54823]

Cotojo [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/18428]

FlyAqua [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/83067]

G7W [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/123741]

MysteryFCM [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/24160]

Phantazm [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/108271]

Soran [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/44309]

Wehaveitall [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/1143]

Yatti420 [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/1057]

YoKenny [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/45191]
 
===Scam Buster Award===
The WOT Scam Buster award goes to those members who have contributed in the battle for a safe Internet. They may have discovered and reported threats or scams that could do harm to others' computers, personal data and wallets, or contributed to research against cybercrime.
 
[[File:Award_scam_buster_2008.png]]
 
Bonsai Rosebushes [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/14812]

Cotojo [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/18428]

Logicman [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/17863]

Lordpake [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/1418]

Mandrake09 [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/39237]

Yatti420 [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/1057]

[[File:Award_scam_buster_2009.png]]
 
BobJam [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/54823]

Cconniejean [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/21607]

Cotojo [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/18428]

Delan Azabani [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/245631]

Difawi_Defrawy [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/201340]

Frank J. [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/153350]

G7W [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/123741]

LiVeRpUdLiAn932 [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/169716]

Logicman [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/17863]

Lordpake [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/1418]

Mandrake09 [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/39237]

MikeWazowski [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/175415]

Shazza [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/108271]

Spacequad [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/66196]

Tonor [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/198166]

Warxas [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/110914]

WOT community

2010-06-12T16:40:02Z

Creastery:

== WOT Community ==
===Tasks===
[[Tasks]]

=== Guidelines ===
[[Guidelines]]

== Community awards and honors==

[[File:Award_publicity_2008.png]]
 
BobJam [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/54823]

Bpvette [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/121243]

Frank J. [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/153350]

MysteryFCM [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/24160]

Reprotected [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/2724]

Spacequad [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/66196]

Wehaveitall [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/1143]

[[File:Award_publicity_2009.png]]
 
Cotojo [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/18428]

Creastery [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/15879]

Frank J. [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/153350]

Galaxyfox [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/13016]

Mandrake09 [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/39237]

MysteryFCM [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/24160]

YoKenny [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/45191]

[[File:Award_top_member_2008.png]]

Athlonite [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/89953]

BobJam [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/54823]

FlyAqua [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/83067]

Phantazm [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/108271]

Wehaveitall [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/1143]

Xp54321 [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/52322]

[[File:Award_top_member_2009.png]]

Athlonite [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/89953]

BobJam [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/54823]

Cotojo [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/18428]

FlyAqua [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/83067]

G7W [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/123741]

MysteryFCM [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/24160]

Phantazm [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/108271]

Soran [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/44309]

Wehaveitall [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/1143]

Yatti420 [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/1057]

YoKenny [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/45191]

[[File:Award_scam_buster_2008.png]]
 
Bonsai Rosebushes [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/14812]

Cotojo [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/18428]

Logicman [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/17863]

Lordpake [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/1418]

Mandrake09 [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/39237]

Yatti420 [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/1057]

[[File:Award_scam_buster_2009.png]]
 
BobJam [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/54823]

Cconniejean [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/21607]

Cotojo [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/18428]

Delan Azabani [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/245631]

Difawi_Defrawy [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/201340]

Frank J. [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/153350]

G7W [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/123741]

LiVeRpUdLiAn932 [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/169716]

Logicman [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/17863]

Lordpake [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/1418]

Mandrake09 [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/39237]

MikeWazowski [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/175415]

Shazza [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/108271]

Spacequad [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/66196]

Tonor [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/198166]

Warxas [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/110914]

File:Award top member 2009.png

2010-06-12T16:39:54Z

Creastery: Year 2008 Top Member Award Image.

Year 2008 Top Member Award Image.

File:Award top member 2008.png

2010-06-12T16:39:22Z

Creastery: Year 2008 Top Member Award Image

Year 2008 Top Member Award Image

File:Award scam buster 2009.png

2010-06-12T16:38:26Z

Creastery: Year 2009 Scam Buster Award Image

Year 2009 Scam Buster Award Image

File:Award scam buster 2008.png

2010-06-12T16:37:27Z

Creastery: Year 2008 Scam Buster Award Image

Year 2008 Scam Buster Award Image

File:Award publicity 2009.png

2010-06-12T16:36:58Z

Creastery: Year 2009 Publicity Award Image.

Year 2009 Publicity Award Image.

File:Award publicity 2008.png

2010-06-12T16:35:44Z

Creastery: Year 2008 Publicity Award Image.

Year 2008 Publicity Award Image.

Main Page

2010-06-11T09:20:09Z

Creastery: Re-modified the whole layout format so that users are able to obtain important details. (FAQs Section above all now, merged some sections and modified sections.)

== Welcome to WOT Wiki, supported by the WOT Community!==
We are glad you are here! The WOT Wiki is a cooperative attempt to record information of use to [[WOT community|the WOT community]] and we need your help too since this project is new!
 
* Please read our [[Tasks|tasks]] and [[Guidelines|guidelines for contributions]].

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
* I need help because I am new to WOT.
** [[Getting Started|Get started]] and see the tutorial videos and other information on [http://www.mywot.com/support the Support section].
* What is [[Rating reliability|Rating Reliability]] and how does it affect WOT's trust in me?
* What is a [[Scorecard]], the [[Scorecard#Scorecard colors|different colors]] and [[Scorecard#Scorecard components|the various sections]] mean?
* I see more symbols on the Scorecard. What are they?
** Please refer to the [http://www.mywot.com/en/support/symbols full list of rating symbols].
* How does [[Activity scores|Activity Score]] works?
* The [http://www.mywot.com/support/faq the official FAQ] didn't have answers to your questions? Find more answers in the user-contributed [[FAQ| Wiki FAQ]]!
* The WOT rings are useful. I can see if a site is rated badly or excellent for external links. Can I add it to my website too?
** Use the [[WOT widget|WOT widget]]!
* Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. Is there WOT plugin available for Opera?
** Yes, there is. Please read more at [[WOT for Opera]]

== Documentations ==
* [[History|History]] behind WOT: the when, why, and how...
* Using the [[Rating window|Rating Window]] for [[Rating websites|rating websites]]
* Do you hate it when websites hold your data hostage? You can [[Exporting ratings|export your ratings and comments]].
* [[Comment restrictions|Comment restrictions]] enabled to reduce forum and scorecard spam.
* Miscellaneous (in progress)
** [[Rating limitations|Rating limitations]] on web pages containing long lists of links (hundreds per page).
** Information about [[Warning messages|warnings]], links to [[Links by language|guides, tips, and articles in other languages]].
* [[Trusted Sources|Trusted Sources]] are automated ratings with scorecard references in addition to the WOT user ratings.

== Development ==
* Use reputations in your application through [[API|the API]].
* Download [[Source code|the source code]] for the WOT add-on. Are you using Chrome 4? Help us test [[Chrome|our Chrome add-on]].
* Read more about the ongoing experiment for rating [[Shared domains|shared hosts]].
* Have [[Ideas|ideas for future improvements]]? Share them with the rest of us!

== Adding on to WOT Plugin ==
* Learn to [http://www.mywot.com/blog/advanced-configuration create new search rules] for the Firefox add-on or find [[Additional search rules|a user-contributed search rule]] not included with the add-on.
* [[Scorecard search plugin|Scorecard search plugin]] for Internet Explorer 7 / Firefox 2.x and above
* Get the [[WOT Scorecard IE Accelerator]] for Internet Explorer 8 and above

== Useful Tools you should consider using ==
* [[Business / Corporation certification]]
* The [[mass rating tool|mass rating tool]], available to all Platinum WOT members
* [[Online tools|Online tools]]
* [http://www.ascii.cl/htmlcodes.htm HTML Codes - Characters and symbols]

== Understanding Internet Threats ==
* Beware of [[Adware|Adware]], [[Advertisements|Ads]], [[Backdoor|Backdoors]], [[Blended Threat|Blended Threats]], [[Botnets]], [[Browser Exploit|Browser Exploits]], [[Internet Fraud|Fraud]], [[Identity Theft]], [[Keylogger|Keyloggers]], [[Malware|Malware]], [[Phishing|Phishing]], [[Popups|Pop-ups]], [[Ransomware]], [[Riskware]], [[Rootkit|Rootkit]], [[Spam|Spam and Junk mail]], [[Spyware|Spyware]], [[Trojan Horse|Trojan Horses]], [[Computer Virus|Viruses]], and [[Computer Worm|Worms]]. Can you think of other threats?
* Learn about what [http://groups.google.com/group/mywot/web/security-best-practices other precautions] you can take to enjoy safe surfing on the web!

== How to increase your site's reputation ==
* Understand what is [[Personally Identifiable Information (PII)|Personally Identifiable Information (PII)]] and why should your website have a [[Privacy Policy|Privacy Policy]]. Protecting your customers' or visitors' privacy allows people to trust you more.
* Know common threats that you can find at [http://projects.webappsec.org/Threat-Classification The WASC Threat Classification] which can attack your website and learn how to fix these possible exploits.
** The WASC Threat Classification is a cooperative effort to clarify and organize the threats to the security of a web site. The members of the Web Application Security Consortium have created this project to develop and promote industry standard terminology for describing these issues. Application developers, security professionals, software vendors, and compliance auditors will have the ability to access a consistent language and definitions for web security related issues.
* Read more tips at [http://www.mywot.com/en/trustseal/tips WOT Trust Seal's Trust tips].

== Learn to use the WOT Wiki ==
* How to [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing edit a page]?
* Read the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide]
* Find more help at [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]

Scorecard

2010-06-11T08:33:56Z

Creastery: Added new details for "Grey Ring"

[[File:wot_security_scorecard.png|300px|thumb|right|Basic WOT Security Scorecard with no ratings]]
The scorecard contains everything you need to know about a website, domain name, or IP.

== Scorecard colors ==
To help bridge across language barriers, colors are used for immediate identification of the overall ''Trustworthiness'' (reputation) of a website. The color range is:

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left; border: 1px solid black; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 20px;"
|-
! style="padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" | Reputation
! style="padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; width: 12em;" | Color and symbol
! style="padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" | Description
|-
| colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 1px solid gray" |
|-
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | Excellent
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | [[File:16_excellent.png]] = dark green
| rowspan="2" style="padding-left: 5px;" | This site has a good reputation and the community considers it a safe and pleasant experience.
|-
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | Good
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | [[File:16_good.png]] = light green
|-
| colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 1px solid lightgray" |
|-
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | Unsatisfactory
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | [[File:16_unsatisfactory.png]] = yellow
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | Cautionary advisory, unsatisfactory or mixed ratings.
|-
| colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 1px solid lightgray" |
|-
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | Poor
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | [[File:16_poor.png]] = orange
| rowspan="2" style="padding-left: 5px;" | This site has a poor reputation and the add-on will bring up the [[warning screen]], or [[blocking screen]], when [[settings]] are at their default values. If you choose to proceed, do so with a high amount of care and concern; you have been ''warned''.
|-
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | Very poor
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | [[File:16_verypoor.png]] = red
|-
| colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 1px solid lightgray" |
|-
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | Unrated
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | [[File:16_unrated.png]] = grey
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | There are not enough ratings to compute a reputation for this website, as referenced by the [[Media:Wot_security_scorecard.png|example scorecard]] provided. Note that the reputation rating can go back to unknown if the confidence level drops below a certain minimum threshold and therefore, it's possible for the confidence value to actually decrease.
|}

Though we see colors to make our testimonial easier, WOT translates these colors to numbers and with using statistical analysis to compute the individual reputation values that, when combined, generate the website's overall Trustworthiness.

== Scorecard components ==
__NOTOC__
The scorecard consists of several components that dynamically retrieves the information presented to you. A quick list of these components are as follows:
# [[#Thumbnail|Thumbnail]]
# [[#Help view|Help view]]
# [[#Site name|Site name]]
# [[#Popularity|Popularity ]]
# [[#Rank|Rank]]
# [[#Owner|Owner]]
# [[#Server location|Server location]]
# [[#Statistics|Statistics ]]
# [[#Wiki|Wiki]]
# [[#Description|Description]]
# [[#Tags|Tags]]
# [[#Reputation rating|Reputation rating:]]
#* Trustworthiness
#* Vendor reliability
#* Privacy
#* Child safety
# [[#The Rating Categories|The Rating Categories:]]
# [[#Comments|Comments:]]
#* Add / Request
#* Comment categories
#* Comment listing
# [[#Share with a friend|Share with a friend]]
 
----

===Thumbnail===
[[File:wot_scorecard_thumbnail_dual-focus.png|thumb|right|Scorecard thumbnail with dual focus]]
The thumbnail is a captured image of the index page of a website. The purpose is to help visually identify the site in revue. The image may be clear or it may be blurred depending upon the rating level of the Child Safety indicator. When there are poor to very poor ratings for child safety, the image is blurred to prevent viewing of possible pornographic material. The provided image displays both clear and blurred areas for example. This image is updated every 60 days. If you've changed your site design and notice a conflict, don't worry WOT will catch up in due time.
 

===Help view===
[[File:wot_scorecard_help-view_EN.png|300|thumb|right|Scorecard Help view]]
Clicking on Help View, located at the upper right corner of the Scorecard, brings up an image offering some explanation to various areas of interest such as:
* Popularity
* Server location
* Compete.com statistics
* Description
* Tags
The help view also offers hints to reputation ratings as well as mentioning about the confidence indicators.
 

===Site name===
Self-explanatory, the Site Name is the domain name or IP address of the website being rated. This also includes sub domains, for example: ''subdomain.examle.com''.

The Scorecard URL generally incorporates the site name, but in certain cases it does not.
[http://www.mywot.com/forum/1935-twitter-profiles-get-ratings-and-scorecard Twitter profiles may be rated in WOT] and are given special names for URLs, while the site name remains for scorecard display. For example: ''twitter.com/Web_of_Trust'' scorecard's URL is:
http://www.mywot.com/scorecard/_p_k5swex3pmzpvi4tvon2a.twitter.com
 

===Popularity===
[[File:wot_scorecard_indicator.png|125px|thumb|right|popularity indicator]]
Popularity is often confused with a site's overall monthly hit rate.

This is not so, the popularity icons, the "little people" that are displayed next to the Site Name are an indication of how many WOT users have visited the website.
 

===Rank===
A scorecard ranking is measured by the popularity of a website as visited by WOT users.
Many sites will have an N/A (not applicable) as their rank, if your site may fall into this ranking, don't worry about it, you're part of the majority. This is merely a demographic display and an entertaining one as well. You can view the top ten highest ranked websites by visiting the [http://www.mywot.com/community Community page] or to see more, simply open up an empty scorecard URL: http://www.mywot.com/scorecard The ranking of websites is updated every 60 days. As of this writing, Google.com is ranked at number one.
 

===Owner===
The owner information is provided with a whois ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WHOIS wikipedia]) courtesy link. Currently, the service of choice is with [http://whois.domaintools.com/ whois.domaintools.com]
 

===Server location===
[[File:wot_scorecard_flag.png|130px|thumb|right|Server location]]
For easy visual reference, mini country flags are displayed along with the two letter [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Country_code country code] to give you an idea of the location of the web server that the website is hosted on. The example image shows [http://www.mywot.com/scorecard/mywot.com mywot.com] which is hosted in Finland and [http://www.mywot.com/scorecard/google.com google.com] which is hosted in the United States.
 

===Statistics===
Website statistical information such as monthly visitors and graphs are provided by [http://siteanalytics.compete.com/mywot.com/ compete.com] free of charge. There is much information available by this company however, registration is required to access it.
 

===Wiki===
The wiki links to [http://www.aboutus.org/ aboutus.org] that dynamically creates pages for websites from publicly accessible information such as meta tags and whois information. Once built, the pages – like any wiki – are available to be edited by the site owner, it's representatives, or anyone who visits the site.
 

===Description===
The scorecard obtains the website's description dynamically through the information supplied by the [http://www.w3schools.com/html/html_meta.asp meta tag] from within the site's index page. In the event that no description meta tag exists, nothing is displayed. This information is updated every 60 days.

An example of a description meta tag:
<pre style="white-space:pre-wrap"><meta name="description" content="WOT is a Free Internet Security addon for Firefox and IE that warns you about online scams and risky websites that try to deliver malware or send spam." /> </pre>
 

===Tags===
Just like ''Description'', tags are dynamically retrieved information through the value supplied to the [http://www.w3schools.com/html/html_meta.asp meta tag keywords]. This information is also updated every 60 days.

An example of a keyword meta tag:
<pre style="white-space:pre-wrap"><meta name="keywords" content="spam, online scams, malware, ie addon, firefox addon, online security, free internet security, web of trust, mywot, wot" /> </pre>
 

===Reputation rating===
[[File:wot_scorecard_reputation_unrated.png|250px|thumb|right|Reputation rating section, unrated example]]
Herein lies the heart of WOT where website reputations are entered and the website is deemed to be ''safe'' or trusted, ''cautionary'', ''unsafe'' or not trustful.

The entries made in this section should be done so in an unbiased way, offering genuinely honest ratings.

Those who try to abuse the rating system eventually get "caught" because their selected ratings differ from the majority of the votes cast; remember WOT is a [http://www.mywot.com/en/blog/anonymity-vs-democracy meritocracy]. For more information about how reputational trust is computed, please refer to this blog post on [http://www.mywot.com/en/blog/confidence Confidence] Fri 22 Dec 2006 07:41:49 AM UTC — Sami

The Reputation Rating section of the website scorecard consists of four rating categories, each consisting of four elements.

====The Rating Elements====
# The ''WOT Symbol'' [[File:16_excellent.png]] displays the current reputation from the aggregated result of all prior ratings. For more information, please refer to the website support section for [http://www.mywot.com/en/support/symbols WOT symbols]
# The ''Rating Description'' simply identifies the category of the website's reputation that you are rating. This is a text label that is translated into the language that you have your preferences set to.
# The ''Rating Bar'' [[File:wot_scorecard_rating_bar.png]] is how you transfer your experiences with, or opinions of, the website you are rating into the WOT reputation system. A small white bullet   •   appears when you choose to edit and hover your mouse over any of the rating bars. If you have previously rated the site, the bullet is positioned at your last value upon viewing the scorecard. The rating bar consists of five colorized sections, each represents a group of values that determine the score for the category being rated. These five sections are textually labeled as (from left to right):
#* Very Poor
#* Poor
#* Unsatisfactory
#* Good
#* Excellent
# The ''Confidence Indicator'' [[File:Wot_scorecard_indicator.png]] simply displays how many other WOT users voted in a likewise manner.
 
===The Rating Categories===
— officially explained on the [http://www.mywot.com/en/support/ratings support section] of the website and consist of:
; ''Trustworthiness''
: Can you trust this site? Would you share it with family or friends? Have you had a pleasant experience? Is it worth returning to? If you can answer "yes" to all of these questions, then it is worth rating as Excellent. If you answer "no" to one of these questions, then it is worth rating Good. The lower amount of "yes" answers to these questions, the lower the rating becomes.
; ''Vendor Reliability''
: Generally represents a site that has a product to sell and whether or not you had a positive shopping experience, as mentioned on the [http://www.mywot.com/en/support/ratings support page,] but what if there is nothing to purchase, should this be left unrated? That would depend upon what the product is that the site has to offer. It could be a free item, so there is no financial purchase. One example could be a blog, forum, or news site whose product is information; is this information factual, or it is biased, or worse is it pure fabrication? Software download sites, some mirror the author's product, some link to the authors download page, others repackage the author's product and include [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyware Spyware] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backdoor_%28computing%29 backdoors] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trojan_horse_%28computing%29 Trojans]. You are viewing this page with a browser. If you are using [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Explorer Internet Explorer,] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firefox Firefox,] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opera_%28web_browser%29 Opera,] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safari_%28web_browser%29 Safari] (to name a few) you obtained these programs free of charge, their authors are the product vendors, do you have trust in your browser? There are many other examples of vendor reliability of the website concerning the ''type'' of product it has to offer.
; ''Privacy''
: Can the website be trusted with your name, address, phone number, email address, credit card information, or other [[Personally_Identifiable_Information_(PII)|Personally Identifiable Information (PII)]] Have you subscribed to a newsletter or email list and then start receiving a large amount of Spam? If you experience no abuse, then the site is worth an Excellent Rating. This is where personal experience should be used for rating purposes. Exceptions would be, for example, verifying phishing schemes or submitting Spam sites.
; ''Child Safety''
: Is the website safe for young children? Does it consist of adult related material such as a political forum where participants are engaged in swearing? Is it a gaming site whose age group is for 15 year olds or older? What about a musician's site where the music (and lyrics) are recommended for mature audiences? Does the site contain pornographic material? Base your ratings for this category by asking yourself, "Would I allow my child to access this website?"
 

===Comments===
[[File:Wot_scorecard_comment_section.png|300px|thumb|right|Scorecard Comment Section]]
Comments provide more information, but '''do not affect ratings'''

Comments were not originally intended to exist and were included based upon user feedback in the early stages of WOT testing. For more detailed commentary concerning comments, please refer to this blog post: [http://www.mywot.com/en/blog/against-textual-comments Against textual comments] Mon 05 Feb 2007 07:41:02 PM UTC — Sami

====Request a comment====
[[File:Wot_scorecard_comment_request.png|200px|thumb|right|Request a comment]]
Request a comment is displayed on the right side of the Scorecard at the top of the Comment section. It's purpose is simply to request other members of the WOT Community to offer a comment for the website you are reviewing. Comment requests are tagged and posted on the [http://www.mywot.com/community Community] page of WOT's main website. Clicking this option toggles your request, meaning if you click once, you're requesting a comment, click again and you remove that request. If you decide to add a comment yourself, this option disappears.

====Add a comment====
[[File:Wot_scorecard_comment_add_opened.png|300px|thumb|right|Add a comment]]
Add a comment is displayed on the left side of the Scorecard at the top of the Comment section.
Clicking it toggles the opening or closing of the Add Comment subsection.

When entering a comment for a website you are presented with two elements both of which are required to save your comment. These are the comment category and the comment text.

The comment category is a drop-down menu where you decide which classification you would like your comment associated with. The current selections available are:
<blockquote>
[[File:Bullet_green.png]] Good site 
[[File:Bullet_green.png]] Useful, informative 
[[File:Bullet_green.png]] Entertaining 
[[File:Bullet_green.png]] Good customer experience 
[[File:Bullet_green.png]] Child friendly 
[[File:Bullet_red.png]] Spam 
[[File:Bullet_red.png]] Annoying ads or popups 
[[File:Bullet_red.png]] Bad customer experience 
[[File:Bullet_red.png]] Phishing or other scams 
[[File:Bullet_red.png]] Malicious content, viruses 
[[File:Bullet_red.png]] Browser exploit 
[[File:Bullet_red.png]] Spyware or adware 
[[File:Bullet_red.png]] Adult content 
[[File:Bullet_red.png]] Hateful, violent or illegal content 
[[File:Bullet_red.png]] Ethical issues 
[[File:Bullet_grey.png]] Useless 
[[File:Bullet_grey.png]] Other 
</blockquote>

The comment text area is where you enter your ''opinion'', be it praise, or warning, or basic commentary.

====Comment listing====
As comments are made they appear in list form displayed as single line entries. Clicking on the comment opens it's entirety. As the author of the comment, you have the options of editing or deleting your comment.

!!! STOP !!! - will continue at a later time - G7W
(mention: sort options, dis/agree options, controversial, page, RSS)

===Share with a friend===
[[File:Wot_scorecard_friend_share.png|300px|thumb|right|Share with a friend]]
This is a simple mechanism to send the scorecard of the website you are reviewing to another person. Simply enter their email address in the area provided and click "Send"

!!! STOP !!! - will continue at a later time - G7W
(include sample of email received)

Talk:Main Page

2010-06-11T08:01:01Z

Creastery:

Please do visit our [http://www.mywot.com/en/forum forum] and our [http://www.mywot.com/en/blog blog].
If you are not a WOT member, we urge you to [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/register register].

Mass rating tool

2010-06-11T07:51:13Z

Creastery: Added the new look for Mass Rating Tool for the new WOT theme.

=Introduction=
The mass rating tool allows you to rate up to 100 sites at the same time, leaving each site the same rating and comment. This is useful when rating a large number of sites with the same owner, for example. You should always act '''responsibly''' when using the mass rating tool. Using it is a privilege, which will be taken away from users suspected of spamming or abuse.

The mass rating tool was [http://www.mywot.com/blog/98-mass-rating-tool-for-wot-power-users introduced] to the WOT Community back in September of 2008 and was originally offered to users who had obtained the Gold level or higher Platinum level [[Activity scores|activity score]]. Credit is given to WOT user ''Lordpake'' for the original suggestion of a mass submission tool.

==Availability==
On December 28, 2009 an [http://www.mywot.com/blog/216-mass-rating-tool-changes-to-platinum-users announcement] was made informing the WOT Community that access to the mass rating tool has changed to Platinum level users; while current Gold level members who already have access to the mass rating tool will retain that access. However, new Gold level members will have to reach Platinum level before they are awarded the privilege. This change came as a result of members abusing the use of the tool by rating published blacklists and host files without verifying the validity of the source and for not checking these list entries for accuracy. Sometimes innocent sites are mistakenly added to these lists, known as a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_I_and_type_II_errors#Type_I_error false positive], or sites are added temporarily because they were [http://community.ca.com/blogs/securityadvisor/archive/2008/05/28/compromised-websites-a-real-danger-for-internet-users.aspx compromised], in neither case should these sites ''Reputation'' suffer long term effects within WOT from this misuse.

==User profile location==
When a member has reached the Platinum level [[Activity scores|activity score]], they will notice in their User Profile a new menu tab labeled ''Mass rating''. Simply open [http://www.mywot.com/user/ your profile] and you can see if you have the mass rating tool available. 
[[File:Wot_mass-rate_profile.png|This is the location for the Mass Rating Tool for the old WOT theme.]]
 This is the location for the Mass Rating Tool for the old WOT theme.
 
[[File:New_mass-rate_profile.png|This is the location for Mass Rating Tool of the new WOT theme.]]
 This is the new loction for the Mass Rating Tool for the new WOT theme.
 

==Mass Rating Tool Page Preview==
The below pictures are the mass rating tool for the old WOT theme and the new WOT theme respectively.
 
[[File:Wot_mass-rate-tool.png|300px|Mass rating tool page for old WOT theme.]]       [[File:New-mass-rate-tool.png|300px|Mass rating tool page for new WOT theme.]]
 

=Mass rating tool components=
# [[#Domain entry box|Domain entry box]]
# [[#Category selection|Category selection]]
# [[#Reputation rating|Reputation rating]]
# [[#Comment section|Comment section]]
# [[#Replacement option|Replacement option]]
# [[#Mass delete|Mass delete]]
# [[#Submit|Submit]]

==Domain entry box==
This is where you may place IP numbers or domain names that you are going to rate and comment as a group. The mass rating tool will rate up to one hundred entries per submission, however, you may place any amount of entries into the box and if over 100, you will receive a message stating the quantity of entries that remain for which you need to click the Submit button repeatedly until all are submitted. If you make an entry error, you will be informed with a "failed to rate: domain name" message. These information messages only display for a short time, so you will need to pay attention as you use the mass rating tool. The IP or domain entries may be placed in URL form, simple name comma separated value (CSV), or simple name linear.

Examples:
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left; border: 1px solid black; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 20px; width: 275px;"
|-
! style="padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" | URL - one per line
|-
| colspan="1" style="border-bottom: 1px solid gray" |
|-
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | http://www.example.com/ http://127.0.0.1/ http://www.example.net/ http://192.168.1.1/ http://www.example.org/
|
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left; border: 1px solid black; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 20px; width: 275px;"
|-
! style="padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" | Comma separated
|-
| colspan="1" style="border-bottom: 1px solid gray" |
|-
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | example.com,127.0.0.1,example.net,192.168.1.1,example.org
|
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left; border: 1px solid black; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 20px; width: 275px;"
|-
! style="padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" | Linear - one per line
|-
| colspan="1" style="border-bottom: 1px solid gray" |
|-
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | example.com 127.0.0.1 example.net 192.168.1.1 example.org
|
|}

==Category selection==
When mass rating domain entries, you ''must'' include a comment and select the category that best describes the comments you are making. This component displays a drop-down list of currently available comment categories to choose from. For more information, please refer to the [[Scorecard#Comments|Scorecard Comment]] article.

==Reputation rating==
All domain entries that are mass rated will be given the same [[Scorecard#Reputation_rating|reputation rating]] that you select in this section of the mass rating tool. It is exactly the same as making selections on either the [[Scorecard|Scorecard]] or within the Rating window.

==Comment section==
When mass rating websites, you are ''required'' to leave a comment. This is something that should be given careful consideration since all entries you chose to rate are going to be rated equally and given the same rating category. Your comments should be precise as to ''why'' these domains are being rated in a likewise manner. If you have a linkable source that can either verify or show justification for your ratings, it is preferred that you include it. Be descriptive and authoritative when entering your comments, as well as polite.

===Multiple comments===
The mass-rating tool allows up to three comment postings per scorecard per user, including sites marked as [[FAQ#Ratings_vs._comments|controversial]] which overrides the standard scorecard comment entry of only one posting per user. It is recommended to leave only one comment per rating per domain, however you may find that a domain you previously rated for spam and commented using the '''Spam''' category, you are now rating it as a Phishing domain and included the '''Phishing or other scams''' category, both comments will appear on the scorecard. Anyone who is caught misusing the mass-rating tool by trying to spam multiple comments will have their [http://www.mywot.com/forum/5839--controversial-rating?comment=29421#comment-29421 mass-rating privilege removed].

see also: [[Mass_rating_tool#Replacement_option|Replacement option]]

===Comment variable===
To enable your comments to be more precise or to appear more "personal" a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_%28programming%29 variable] has been introduced for use in the comment section. The implementation of this feature was [http://www.mywot.com/forum/5298-massrating-variable announced on the Forum] by ''Timo'' on 12 January, 2010. Credit for introducing template-style variables in given to G7W.
<pre>
!domain
</pre>
''!domain'' is simply replaced with each of the entries being rated that are listed in the [[Mass_rating_tool#Domain_entry box|domain entry box]], whether they are IP numbers, or domain names.

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"
|+'''Mass rating tool input example'''
|-valign="top"
|width="235"|'''Domain entry box'''
|width="355"|a.ns.mywot.com b.ns.mywot.com c.ns.mywot.com d.ns.mywot.com
|-valign="top"
|'''Comment with variable'''
|This nameserver ('''!domain''') is owned by WOT Services Oy and is part of the mywot.com network.
|}

Click Submit to process your ratings.

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"
|+'''Scorecard comment output example'''
!width="235"|Rated domain
!width="355"|Scorecard comment
|-valign="top"
|a.ns.mywot.com || This nameserver ('''a.ns.mywot.com''') is owned by WOT Services Oy and is part of the mywot.com network.
|-valign="top"
|b.ns.mywot.com || This nameserver ('''b.ns.mywot.com''') is owned by WOT Services Oy and is part of the mywot.com network.
|-valign="top"
|c.ns.mywot.com || This nameserver ('''c.ns.mywot.com''') is owned by WOT Services Oy and is part of the mywot.com network.
|-valign="top"
|d.ns.mywot.com || This nameserver ('''d.ns.mywot.com''') is owned by WOT Services Oy and is part of the mywot.com network.
|}

You can verify the desired output of the comments by reviewing your list of entries in your profile by clicking on the "My Ratings" tab or view them directly by visiting the domain's Scorecard.

[[Mass rate comment examples|More examples]] of using !domain in reference URL's

==Replacement option==
The mass rating tool allows you to rate a group of domains in a selected category and leave a comment. You can re-rate these domains and enter a different comment. By default if you have previously rated a domain your new comment replaces the previous one. If you tick the check mark box for this component, WOT will retain your previous comment and append your new one as well.

''note:''
This only works if the newly selected comment category is different from any previously recorded ratings. You cannot have two or more comments of the same category for the same domain.

example:
You rate 10 domains that are associated to each other in some way and which you have had a good customer experience with. You may wish to leave a "Good site" comment and then re-rate them to also leave a "Good customer experience" comment. If the check mark box is not checked, your "Good site" will be written over with the "Good customer experience" comment, ticking the check mark box will include both comments on each scorecard of the domains rated.

alternative example:
You have a small list of domains that have high reputations for Trustworthiness, Vendor Reliability, and Privacy, yet these domains contain content of a mature nature. You've rated these sites high, excluding the Child Safety reputation which you've lowered to unsatisfactory, poor, or very poor and left a positive comment. You may also wish to leave a warning for parents that the site's content is not suitable for young children. You can leave your ratings as is and rate the domains a second time offering an Adult cautionary comment.

==Mass delete==
Each Scorecard has the ability for a user to remove their comments and to delete their ratings for a website. The mass rating tool also provides this ability to work with more than one domain at a time. This is useful if you have rated compromised websites that are no longer compromised and wish to remove you comments and ratings from them. Simply enter the list of domains into the domain entry box, check mark this component's option and click Submit. Your previous ratings will be deleted and your comments removed.

==Submit==
The submit button is confirmation to process ratings for one to one hundred entries. If you have more than one hundred entries for rating, the remainder will be displayed and you are required to Submit them again. This process continues until your entries have been depleted. If you Submit with no entries left in the domain list box, it will appear in red and a error message is displayed stating that you have no entries to process.

=Profile privacy settings=
As a Platinum Level Member of WOT and having access to the mass-rating tool you are expected to allow open communication from other users who may disagree in how you've rated/commented on a website. Previously, some mass-rating members had disabled receiving messages from other users registered on the Forums by editing Profile -> Edit -> Privacy Settings and turning "Off" their Boards.

A [http://www.mywot.com/en/forum/5227-platinum-level-suggestion discussion] was created on the Forums to disable this feature, in effect forcing mass-rating members to maintain some form of ''responsibility'' for their ratings. It was [http://www.mywot.com/en/forum/5227-platinum-level-suggestion?comment=26041#comment-26041 announced] on 13 January, 2010 by ''Timo'' that this restriction has been implemented. Basically, if a Platinum user has their Board messages set to "Off" they shall still receive private message from other users; naturally if the board is set to "On" there is no change.

=Caveat=
You have been given this tool because you have rated many domains to achieve the Platinum level status. Be careful as to how you use it, mass rating is a ''privilege'' that can be easily taken away. Do not attempt to use this for the sake of increasing your activity score, you might be surprised and discover you no longer have access. Rating a website's reputation is a serious matter. Rating websites is not a game, there is no "race" to see who can rate more. Please be accurate and at the same time be responsible.

File:New-mass-rate-tool.png

2010-06-11T07:43:06Z

Creastery: This is the new look for the Mass Rating Tool for the new WOT theme.

This is the new look for the Mass Rating Tool for the new WOT theme.

Mass rating tool

2010-06-11T07:25:44Z

Creastery:

=Introduction=
The mass rating tool allows you to rate up to 100 sites at the same time, leaving each site the same rating and comment. This is useful when rating a large number of sites with the same owner, for example. You should always act '''responsibly''' when using the mass rating tool. Using it is a privilege, which will be taken away from users suspected of spamming or abuse.

The mass rating tool was [http://www.mywot.com/blog/98-mass-rating-tool-for-wot-power-users introduced] to the WOT Community back in September of 2008 and was originally offered to users who had obtained the Gold level or higher Platinum level [[Activity scores|activity score]]. Credit is given to WOT user ''Lordpake'' for the original suggestion of a mass submission tool.

==Availability==
On December 28, 2009 an [http://www.mywot.com/blog/216-mass-rating-tool-changes-to-platinum-users announcement] was made informing the WOT Community that access to the mass rating tool has changed to Platinum level users; while current Gold level members who already have access to the mass rating tool will retain that access. However, new Gold level members will have to reach Platinum level before they are awarded the privilege. This change came as a result of members abusing the use of the tool by rating published blacklists and host files without verifying the validity of the source and for not checking these list entries for accuracy. Sometimes innocent sites are mistakenly added to these lists, known as a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_I_and_type_II_errors#Type_I_error false positive], or sites are added temporarily because they were [http://community.ca.com/blogs/securityadvisor/archive/2008/05/28/compromised-websites-a-real-danger-for-internet-users.aspx compromised], in neither case should these sites ''Reputation'' suffer long term effects within WOT from this misuse.

==User profile location==
When a member has reached the Platinum level [[Activity scores|activity score]], they will notice in their User Profile a new menu tab labeled ''Mass rating''. Simply open [http://www.mywot.com/user/ your profile] and you can see if you have the mass rating tool available. 
[[File:Wot_mass-rate_profile.png|This is the location for the Mass Rating Tool for the old WOT theme.]]
 This is the location for the Mass Rating Tool for the old WOT theme.
 
[[File:New_mass-rate_profile.png|This is the location for Mass Rating Tool of the new WOT theme.]]
 This is the new loction for the Mass Rating Tool for the new WOT theme.
 

=Mass rating tool components=
[[File:Wot_mass-rate-tool.png|300px|thumb|right|WOT Mass rating tool full page view.]]
# [[#Domain entry box|Domain entry box]]
# [[#Category selection|Category selection]]
# [[#Reputation rating|Reputation rating]]
# [[#Comment section|Comment section]]
# [[#Replacement option|Replacement option]]
# [[#Mass delete|Mass delete]]
# [[#Submit|Submit]]

<div style="height:225px;"> </div>
==Domain entry box==
This is where you may place IP numbers or domain names that you are going to rate and comment as a group. The mass rating tool will rate up to one hundred entries per submission, however, you may place any amount of entries into the box and if over 100, you will receive a message stating the quantity of entries that remain for which you need to click the Submit button repeatedly until all are submitted. If you make an entry error, you will be informed with a "failed to rate: domain name" message. These information messages only display for a short time, so you will need to pay attention as you use the mass rating tool. The IP or domain entries may be placed in URL form, simple name comma separated value (CSV), or simple name linear.

Examples:
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left; border: 1px solid black; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 20px; width: 275px;"
|-
! style="padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" | URL - one per line
|-
| colspan="1" style="border-bottom: 1px solid gray" |
|-
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | http://www.example.com/ http://127.0.0.1/ http://www.example.net/ http://192.168.1.1/ http://www.example.org/
|
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left; border: 1px solid black; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 20px; width: 275px;"
|-
! style="padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" | Comma separated
|-
| colspan="1" style="border-bottom: 1px solid gray" |
|-
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | example.com,127.0.0.1,example.net,192.168.1.1,example.org
|
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left; border: 1px solid black; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 20px; width: 275px;"
|-
! style="padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" | Linear - one per line
|-
| colspan="1" style="border-bottom: 1px solid gray" |
|-
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | example.com 127.0.0.1 example.net 192.168.1.1 example.org
|
|}

==Category selection==
When mass rating domain entries, you ''must'' include a comment and select the category that best describes the comments you are making. This component displays a drop-down list of currently available comment categories to choose from. For more information, please refer to the [[Scorecard#Comments|Scorecard Comment]] article.

==Reputation rating==
All domain entries that are mass rated will be given the same [[Scorecard#Reputation_rating|reputation rating]] that you select in this section of the mass rating tool. It is exactly the same as making selections on either the [[Scorecard|Scorecard]] or within the Rating window.

==Comment section==
When mass rating websites, you are ''required'' to leave a comment. This is something that should be given careful consideration since all entries you chose to rate are going to be rated equally and given the same rating category. Your comments should be precise as to ''why'' these domains are being rated in a likewise manner. If you have a linkable source that can either verify or show justification for your ratings, it is preferred that you include it. Be descriptive and authoritative when entering your comments, as well as polite.

===Multiple comments===
The mass-rating tool allows up to three comment postings per scorecard per user, including sites marked as [[FAQ#Ratings_vs._comments|controversial]] which overrides the standard scorecard comment entry of only one posting per user. It is recommended to leave only one comment per rating per domain, however you may find that a domain you previously rated for spam and commented using the '''Spam''' category, you are now rating it as a Phishing domain and included the '''Phishing or other scams''' category, both comments will appear on the scorecard. Anyone who is caught misusing the mass-rating tool by trying to spam multiple comments will have their [http://www.mywot.com/forum/5839--controversial-rating?comment=29421#comment-29421 mass-rating privilege removed].

see also: [[Mass_rating_tool#Replacement_option|Replacement option]]

===Comment variable===
To enable your comments to be more precise or to appear more "personal" a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_%28programming%29 variable] has been introduced for use in the comment section. The implementation of this feature was [http://www.mywot.com/forum/5298-massrating-variable announced on the Forum] by ''Timo'' on 12 January, 2010. Credit for introducing template-style variables in given to G7W.
<pre>
!domain
</pre>
''!domain'' is simply replaced with each of the entries being rated that are listed in the [[Mass_rating_tool#Domain_entry box|domain entry box]], whether they are IP numbers, or domain names.

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"
|+'''Mass rating tool input example'''
|-valign="top"
|width="235"|'''Domain entry box'''
|width="355"|a.ns.mywot.com b.ns.mywot.com c.ns.mywot.com d.ns.mywot.com
|-valign="top"
|'''Comment with variable'''
|This nameserver ('''!domain''') is owned by WOT Services Oy and is part of the mywot.com network.
|}

Click Submit to process your ratings.

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"
|+'''Scorecard comment output example'''
!width="235"|Rated domain
!width="355"|Scorecard comment
|-valign="top"
|a.ns.mywot.com || This nameserver ('''a.ns.mywot.com''') is owned by WOT Services Oy and is part of the mywot.com network.
|-valign="top"
|b.ns.mywot.com || This nameserver ('''b.ns.mywot.com''') is owned by WOT Services Oy and is part of the mywot.com network.
|-valign="top"
|c.ns.mywot.com || This nameserver ('''c.ns.mywot.com''') is owned by WOT Services Oy and is part of the mywot.com network.
|-valign="top"
|d.ns.mywot.com || This nameserver ('''d.ns.mywot.com''') is owned by WOT Services Oy and is part of the mywot.com network.
|}

You can verify the desired output of the comments by reviewing your list of entries in your profile by clicking on the "My Ratings" tab or view them directly by visiting the domain's Scorecard.

[[Mass rate comment examples|More examples]] of using !domain in reference URL's

==Replacement option==
The mass rating tool allows you to rate a group of domains in a selected category and leave a comment. You can re-rate these domains and enter a different comment. By default if you have previously rated a domain your new comment replaces the previous one. If you tick the check mark box for this component, WOT will retain your previous comment and append your new one as well.

''note:''
This only works if the newly selected comment category is different from any previously recorded ratings. You cannot have two or more comments of the same category for the same domain.

example:
You rate 10 domains that are associated to each other in some way and which you have had a good customer experience with. You may wish to leave a "Good site" comment and then re-rate them to also leave a "Good customer experience" comment. If the check mark box is not checked, your "Good site" will be written over with the "Good customer experience" comment, ticking the check mark box will include both comments on each scorecard of the domains rated.

alternative example:
You have a small list of domains that have high reputations for Trustworthiness, Vendor Reliability, and Privacy, yet these domains contain content of a mature nature. You've rated these sites high, excluding the Child Safety reputation which you've lowered to unsatisfactory, poor, or very poor and left a positive comment. You may also wish to leave a warning for parents that the site's content is not suitable for young children. You can leave your ratings as is and rate the domains a second time offering an Adult cautionary comment.

==Mass delete==
Each Scorecard has the ability for a user to remove their comments and to delete their ratings for a website. The mass rating tool also provides this ability to work with more than one domain at a time. This is useful if you have rated compromised websites that are no longer compromised and wish to remove you comments and ratings from them. Simply enter the list of domains into the domain entry box, check mark this component's option and click Submit. Your previous ratings will be deleted and your comments removed.

==Submit==
The submit button is confirmation to process ratings for one to one hundred entries. If you have more than one hundred entries for rating, the remainder will be displayed and you are required to Submit them again. This process continues until your entries have been depleted. If you Submit with no entries left in the domain list box, it will appear in red and a error message is displayed stating that you have no entries to process.

=Profile privacy settings=
As a Platinum Level Member of WOT and having access to the mass-rating tool you are expected to allow open communication from other users who may disagree in how you've rated/commented on a website. Previously, some mass-rating members had disabled receiving messages from other users registered on the Forums by editing Profile -> Edit -> Privacy Settings and turning "Off" their Boards.

A [http://www.mywot.com/en/forum/5227-platinum-level-suggestion discussion] was created on the Forums to disable this feature, in effect forcing mass-rating members to maintain some form of ''responsibility'' for their ratings. It was [http://www.mywot.com/en/forum/5227-platinum-level-suggestion?comment=26041#comment-26041 announced] on 13 January, 2010 by ''Timo'' that this restriction has been implemented. Basically, if a Platinum user has their Board messages set to "Off" they shall still receive private message from other users; naturally if the board is set to "On" there is no change.

=Caveat=
You have been given this tool because you have rated many domains to achieve the Platinum level status. Be careful as to how you use it, mass rating is a ''privilege'' that can be easily taken away. Do not attempt to use this for the sake of increasing your activity score, you might be surprised and discover you no longer have access. Rating a website's reputation is a serious matter. Rating websites is not a game, there is no "race" to see who can rate more. Please be accurate and at the same time be responsible.

File:New mass-rate profile.png

2010-06-11T07:24:41Z

Creastery: uploaded a new version of "File:New mass-rate profile.png": Removed redundant areas.

The new location for Mass Rating tool in the profile section.

File:New mass-rate profile.png

2010-06-11T07:15:32Z

Creastery: The new location for Mass Rating tool in the profile section.

The new location for Mass Rating tool in the profile section.

WOT Scorecard Search Plugin

2010-01-16T15:34:21Z

Creastery:

For Firefox 2.x and newer.

Created by WOT Member [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/15879 Creastery] and this plugin is located on his website: [http://creastery2010.co.cc/ Creastery 2010]

The below code shows the XML code of WOT Scorecard Search Plugin.
<pre id="WOT_Scorecard" style="width:800px; overflow:auto;">
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<OpenSearchDescription xmlns="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearch/1.1/">
<ShortName>Check Website Reputation...</ShortName>
<Url type="text/html" method="get" template="http://www.mywot.com/scorecard/{searchTerms}">
</Url>
<Image width="16" height="16">http://www.mywot.com/sites/all/images/fusion/16_16/plain/new_trusted.png</Image>
<OutputEncoding>UTF-8</OutputEncoding>
<InputEncoding>UTF-8</InputEncoding>

</OpenSearchDescription>
</pre>
This code can be used for autodiscovery on your website but please notify and acknowledge the owner - Creastery, if you use the below code for your website.

Alternatively, you can use the code immediately by saving the below code into an XML file and follow the instructions below.

<pre id="WOT_Scorecard" style="width:800px; overflow:auto;">
<SearchPlugin xmlns="http://www.mozilla.org/2006/browser/search/" xmlns:os="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearch/1.1/">
<os:ShortName>WOT Scorecard</os:ShortName>
<os:Description>WOT Scorecard</os:Description>
<os:InputEncoding>UTF-8</os:InputEncoding>
<os:Image width="16" height="16">data:image/x-icon;base64,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</os:Image>
<os:Url type="text/html" method="GET" template="http://www.mywot.com/scorecard/{searchTerms}" rel="self">
</os:Url>
</SearchPlugin>
</pre>

Note: This code only works if you have saved the file and put in a profile folder of Mozilla Firefox.
Here is how you do it.
For Windows Vista (Windows 6) /Windows 7:
You have to put it in here:
C:\Users\[Insert User Name]\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\[Junk code here].default\searchplugins\

For Windows XP (Windows 5) or Windows 2000 (Not Windows ME) Users:
C:\Documents and Settings\Insert User Name]\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\[Junk code here].default\searchplugins\

Activity scores

2010-01-04T15:20:16Z

Creastery:

Users are rewarded activity points for rating websites and writing comments. All users have an activity score, which is visible on the add-on's rating window and the profile page for registered users.

== Earning activity points ==
You receive activity points every time you rate a website you haven't rated before. If you are a registered user, you will also receive further points from the following activities:
* Leaving comments on website scorecards
* Posting on the WOT website (forum, blog, poll etc.)
* Sending invitations to your friends

Please notice that the activity score won't update immediately after the activity, it's updated only '''once a day'''.

== User levels ==
Registered users are grouped in different ranks based on their activity score. These ranks are visible on the profile and as a border with a distinct color around their avatar elsewhere on the website. The current user levels and the minimum activity points required to reach them are as follows:

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left; border: 1px solid black; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 50px;"
|-
! style="padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" | Activity score
! style="padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" | User level
! style="padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" | Color
! style="padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" | Extra features
|-
| colspan="4" style="border-bottom: 1px solid gray" |
|-
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | ≥ 10000
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | Platinum
| style="text-align: center; color: #CDD6DE" | ▉
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | Mass rating
|-
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | ≥ 6000
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | Gold
| style="text-align: center; color: #D0BD85" | ▉
|
|-
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | ≥ 3000
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | Silver
| style="text-align: center; color: #BFBFBF" | ▉
|
|-
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | ≥ 1500
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | Bronze
| style="text-align: center; color: #E7B695" | ▉
|
|-
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | ≥ 0
| style="padding-left: 5px;" | Rookie
| style="text-align: center; color: #6DCFF6" | ▉
|
|}

The scoring system has [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logarithmic_scale a logarithmic scale], which means the more points you have, the more difficult it will be to increase your score.

== Extra features ==
Users will have access to the [[mass rating tool|mass rating tool]] after reaching the Platinum level. The [[mass rating tool|mass rating tool]] allows you to rate up to 100 sites at the same time, leaving each site the same rating and comment. This is useful when rating a large number of sites with the same owner, for example. You should always act ''responsibly'' when using the mass rating tool. Using it is a privilege, which will be taken away from users suspected of spamming.

Note: All Gold Level Members before the Mass Rating Tool Update '''will continue to have access''' to the tool.

Main Page

2009-12-30T16:35:39Z

Creastery:

== About the WOT Wiki==
Welcome to the WOT Wiki! We are glad you are here. The WOT Wiki is a cooperative attempt to record information of use to [[WOT community|the WOT community]]. This is a new project, so we need you!

== Community ==
* Wiki [[Tasks|tasks]] and [[Guidelines|guidelines]].
* How does [[Activity scores|the activity score]] work?

== Customizing the add-on ==
* Learn to [http://www.mywot.com/blog/advanced-configuration create new search rules] for the Firefox add-on or find [[Additional search rules|a user-contributed search rule]] not included with the add-on.

== Documentation ==
* [[History|History]] behind WOT: the when, why, and how...
* Learn more about [[Scorecard|the website scorecard]]. Do you know what [[Scorecard#Scorecard colors|the different colors]] or [[Scorecard#Scorecard components|the various sections]] mean?
* Didn't [http://www.mywot.com/support/faq the official FAQ] have answers to your questions? Add what's missing to [[FAQ|the Wiki FAQ]].
* Do you hate it when websites hold your data hostage? You can [[Exporting ratings|export your ratings and comments]].
* Miscellaneous (in progress)
** [[Getting Started|Get started with WOT]] and see the tutorial videos and other information on [http://www.mywot.com/support the Support section].
** Information about [[Warning messages|warnings]], links to [[Links by language|guides, tips, and articles in other languages]].
* [[Trusted Sources|Trusted Sources]] are automated ratings with scorecard references in addition to the WOT user ratings.

== Development ==
* Use reputations in your application through [[API|the API]].
* Download [[Source code|the source code]] for the WOT add-on. Are you using Chrome 4? Help us test [[Chrome|our Chrome add-on]].
* Read more about the ongoing experiment for rating [[Shared domains|shared hosts]].

== Ideas and feature requests ==
* Do you have [[Ideas|ideas for future improvements]]? Share them with the rest of us!

== Tools ==
* Other [[Online tools|useful online tools]].
* [[Scorecard search plugin|Scorecard search plugin]] for Firefox 2.x and above
* [http://www.ascii.cl/htmlcodes.htm HTML Codes - Characters and symbols]

== Internet threats (in progress) ==
* Beware of [[Adware|adware]], [[Advertisements|ads]], [[Backdoor|backdoors]], [[Browser Exploit|browser exploits]], [[Internet Fraud|fraud]], [[Malware|malware]], [[Phishing|phishing]], [[Rootkit|rootkit]], [[Spam|spam and junk mail]], [[Spyware|spyware]], [[Trojan Horse|trojan horses]], [[Computer Virus|viruses]], [[Popups|Pop-ups]] and [[Computer Worm|worms]]. Can you think of other threats?

== Using the wiki ==
* [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing Editing] (Start here)
* [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide]
* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]

WOT Scorecard Search Plugin

2009-12-30T16:34:46Z

Creastery:

For Firefox 2.x and newer.

Created by WOT Member [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/15879 Creastery] and was originally located on his website: [http://wintechpedia.co.cc/ WinTechPedia]

<pre id="WOT_Scorecard" style="width:800px; overflow:auto;">
<SearchPlugin xmlns="http://www.mozilla.org/2006/browser/search/" xmlns:os="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearch/1.1/">
<os:ShortName>WOT Scorecard</os:ShortName>
<os:Description>WOT Scorecard</os:Description>
<os:InputEncoding>UTF-8</os:InputEncoding>
<os:Image width="16" height="16">data:image/x-icon;base64,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</os:Image>
<os:Url type="text/html" method="GET" template="http://www.mywot.com/scorecard/{searchTerms}" rel="self">
</os:Url>
</SearchPlugin>
</pre>

Note: This code only works if you have saved the file and put in a profile folder of Mozilla Firefox.
Here is how you do it.
For Windows Vista (Windows 6) /Windows 7:
You have to put it in here:
C:\Users\[Insert User Name]\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\[Junk code here].default\searchplugins\

For Windows XP (Windows 5) or Windows 2000 (Not Windows ME) Users:
C:\Documents and Settings\Insert User Name]\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\[Junk code here].default\searchplugins\

Also, the code above has been processed by Mozilla Firefox and has automatically edited it to simplify the code.
Thus, if you want to have to original code, you have to wait until I update the code personally. - Creastery

*Update: I kinda lost the code. I will redo and post it here again.*

WOT Scorecard Search Plugin

2009-10-30T06:07:53Z

Creastery:

WOT Scorecard Search Plugin

2009-10-30T06:05:44Z

Creastery: moved Scorecard search plugin to WOT Scorecard Search Plugin

For Firefox 2.x and newer.

Created by WOT Member [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/15879 Creastery] and was originally located on his website: [http://wintechpedia.co.cc/ WinTechPedia]

<pre id="WOT_Scorecard" style="width:800px; overflow:auto;">
<SearchPlugin xmlns="http://www.mozilla.org/2006/browser/search/" xmlns:os="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearch/1.1/">
<os:ShortName>WOT Scorecard</os:ShortName>
<os:Description>WOT Scorecard</os:Description>
<os:InputEncoding>UTF-8</os:InputEncoding>
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<os:Url type="text/html" method="GET" template="http://www.mywot.com/scorecard/{searchTerms}" rel="self">
</os:Url>
</SearchPlugin>
</pre>

Note: This code only works if you have saved the file and put in a profile folder of Mozilla Firefox.
Here is how you do it.
For Windows Vista (Windows 6) /Windows 7:
You have to put it in here:
C:\Users\[Insert User Name]\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\[Junk code here].default\searchplugins\

For Windows XP (Windows 5) or Windows 2000 (Not Windows ME) Users:
C:\Documents and Settings\Insert User Name]\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\[Junk code here].default\searchplugins\

Alternatively, if you want to "self-discover" the search plugin, you have to wait until i update the code personally. - Creastery

Scorecard search plugin

2009-10-30T06:05:44Z

Creastery: moved Scorecard search plugin to WOT Scorecard Search Plugin

#REDIRECT [[WOT Scorecard Search Plugin]]

WOT Scorecard Search Plugin

2009-10-30T06:01:51Z

Creastery:

For Firefox 2.x and newer.

Created by WOT Member [http://www.mywot.com/en/user/15879 Creastery] and was originally located on his website: [http://wintechpedia.co.cc/ WinTechPedia]

<pre id="WOT_Scorecard" style="width:800px; overflow:auto;">
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<os:ShortName>WOT Scorecard</os:ShortName>
<os:Description>WOT Scorecard</os:Description>
<os:InputEncoding>UTF-8</os:InputEncoding>
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<os:Url type="text/html" method="GET" template="http://www.mywot.com/scorecard/{searchTerms}" rel="self">
</os:Url>
</SearchPlugin>
</pre>

Note: This code only works if you have saved the file and put in a profile folder of Mozilla Firefox.
Here is how you do it.
For Windows Vista (Windows 6) /Windows 7:
You have to put it in here:
C:\Users\[Insert User Name]\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\[Junk code here].default\searchplugins\

For Windows XP (Windows 5) or Windows 2000 (Not Windows ME) Users:
C:\Documents and Settings\Insert User Name]\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\[Junk code here].default\searchplugins\

Alternatively, if you want to "self-discover" the search plugin, you have to wait until i update the code personally. - Creastery

Main Page

2009-09-18T04:47:54Z

Creastery:

Scorecard

2009-09-18T04:46:15Z

Creastery:

File:No Reputation.png

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Creastery:

File:Danger.png

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Creastery:

File:Not safe.png

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Creastery:

File:Caution.png

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Creastery:

File:Alright.png

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Creastery:

File:Trusted.png

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Creastery:

Main Page

2009-09-17T08:38:25Z

Creastery:

Getting Started

2009-09-17T08:37:44Z

Creastery: Created page with '== New to WOT == To get started with WOT, you need to create a new user. ==== Registering ==== In order to get the most out of WOT, you should register. After you register,…'

== New to WOT ==
To get started with WOT, you need to create a new user.

==== Registering ====
In order to get the most out of WOT, you should register. 
After you register, you will gain access to our full range of features. 
Some features are: 
* Unlocking the function to participate in [http://www.mywot.com/en/forum/ forum] and [http://www.mywot.com/en/blog/ blog].
* Allows you to write comments on the WOT scorecard of a website.
* Having a customizable profile of your own.
* Having a wall of your own below your profile.
* Accumulate [[Activity scores|Activity Scores]].
* Unlocking the function to participate in the WOT Wiki.

This is why you should [http://www.mywot.com/user/register '''register now'''!]

==== Customize Settings ====
[[File:Settings_link_on_addon.png|300px|thumb|How to customize settings of WOT]]
You can personalize WOT's web browsing security to suit your way of surfing. 
Access Settings by opening the add-on and clicking in the top right corner.
There are [http://www.mywot.com/wiki/FAQs#Does_WOT_have_different_protection_settings.3F different types of made-ready settings] (Due to popular demand).

One unique feature of WOT is that there is colourblind version to add support for the colourblinds.

== Videos ==
To see some videos on all the above mentioned functions or features, check out [http://www.youtube.com/user/MyWOT '''WOT's Youtube Channel''']!

File:Settings link on addon.png

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Creastery:

Main Page

2009-09-17T08:05:09Z

Creastery:

FAQ

2009-09-17T08:04:08Z

Creastery: Created page with '== Membership & Registration == ==== How do I become a member? ==== You become a member simply by downloading our free browser addon. It works with Firefox and Internet Explorer.…'

== Membership & Registration ==
==== How do I become a member? ====
You become a member simply by downloading our free browser addon. It works with Firefox and Internet Explorer. You don't have to register to use the system, but we encourage it because only registered members can access all the features.

==== Why should I register as a user? ====
Registered members can leave comments on the WOT security scorecard, participate in the forum, leave support requests, participate in competitions, and access the My Profile page. The My Profile page lets you see your own ratings, comments and activity score, delete ratings and message other users.

==== What information do you collect? ====
Your privacy is very important to us. The WOT software collects information only for computing website ratings, performing statistical analysis, and preventing abuse of our service. Any information that is no longer needed for these purposes is deleted. When loading reputations for the websites you visit, the software sends our service only the encrypted hostname and any ratings you may choose to give. The information about domains visited is stored only temporarily for computing ratings. Your IP address is never stored in our database.

If you choose to register with the My WOT portal, we request some personal information. We ask for your name, your email address, and a password (which you can choose yourself). This information is stored in a secure database and will not be disclosed to third parties. Read the details in our [http://www.mywot.com/privacy/privacy_policy Privacy Policy].

==== I have the addon, but cannot register. What's wrong? ====
You'll need to have [http://www.mywot.com/support/cookies cookies enabled] in your browser.

* Access the settings by [http://www.mywot.com/support/customizing clicking Settings] on the rating window
* Open the Advanced tab
* Select the option Log in automatically to mywot.com and enable features that require the addon
* Press the Apply button if you make changes
* If the problem persists, please [http://www.mywot.com/support/feedback/problem contact our support].

==== I installed WOT and it appears in Firefox tools, but it does not work, e.g. icon is missing or settings do not work, etc. How do I start WOT? ====
There is a possibility the add-on isn't working properly because of a conflict in the profile.
 
* Create a new Firefox profile and install only WOT
* Instructions to create a new profile are at http://support.mozilla.com/kb/Managing+profiles
If the add-on works with the fresh profile, something in your current profile might be causing the problem.

==== Why do you use cookies? ====
The addon uses cookies to authenticate itself to the My WOT portal. The cookies don't store any personally identifying information, such as your name or email address. You can disable the cookies from the addon preferences if you prefer. Please understand, though, that if cookies are turned off, you may not be able to use certain parts of the WOT services or certain functions and features that are part of the WOT software.

== Protection and Customization ==
==== Does WOT have different protection settings? ====
Yes, WOT has three different preset protection settings that you can choose from when you first download the add-on.

'''Basic''' - This is the recommended setting for just about everyone. You will see rating icons for all the search engines and other sites WOT supports. When you hover your mouse over a WOT rating "donut" a small pop-up will appear that shows you a little more detail about each rating component - Trustworthiness, Privacy, Vendor reliability and Child safety. If a site is rated poorly, you will get a warning, but you have the option to bypass it or see the WOT scorecard which explains more about the site's rating.

'''Light''' - This setting is for experienced users that want minimal protection. The only rating "donuts" that show when doing a search are for dangerous sites. If you navigate to a poorly rated site, a warning bar will show at the top of your browser instead of the larger warning screen. The small pop-up is disabled.

'''Parental Control''' - This setting provides the ultimate protection against dangerous and unknown sites. If a site is rated poorly in the child safety component or if a site has no rating at all, then WOT will block it from loading. Be aware that good sites can potentially be blocked because they have not received a rating yet.

==== How can I change the protection settings? ====
You can edit your protection settings manually by going to the welcome page and selecting a different option:
http://www.mywot.com/settings/welcome

==== Can I choose my own settings? ====
Yes, you can customize WOT however you want. Access Settings by opening the add-on and clicking in the top right corner. Look through each of the tabs and choose which settings you want. Remember to click the Apply settings button before leaving the area to make your choices stick.

== Rating Websites ==
==== How do I rate a website? ====
* First you need to [http://www.mywot.com/download download] our free software.
* Open your Firefox or Internet Explorer browser. You can now see the WOT icon in your browser's navigation toolbar, next to the address bar.
* Go to the site that you want to rate and click the WOT icon. This will open a rating window.
* Move the mouse over the colored indicator bars and click, and a rating symbol appears on the screen.
* Click the Guide link in the rating window for more details, or watch a screencam presentation on [http://www.mywot.com/support/howtorate how to rate websites].

==== How do I remove or change a rating that I have accidentally submitted? ====
* First you need to register as a WOT user. This gives you access to the Profile Page (click your user name at the top right to get there fast.)
* To view your ratings, select the My Ratings tab.
* You can delete a rating by clicking on the red X.
* To edit a rating, open the site's scorecard and click Edit my rating in the reputation rating area.
* When you have made the changes, click save.

==== Are the ratings based only on users' input? ====
While our primary source of knowledge is ratings from our users, we also take advantage of hundreds of carefully chosen trusted sources, such as listings of phishing sites from [http://www.phishtank.com/ PhishTank]. This provides WOT with a fast, automated, and reliable means of protecting our users from new, rapidly spreading online threats.

==== I have my own website. How do I get a rating for it? ====
The best way to influence a site's rating is to rate it yourself and ask your customers and friends to rate it. You can leave a comment on the scorecard identifying yourself as the owner as well. You may also consider introducing yourself on the WOT forum and asking our knowledgeable regulars to visit and rate your site.

==== My website doesn't have any information or a thumbnail on the scorecard. How can I supply that information to WOT? ====
You don't have to provide us any information. The thumbnail, description and tags are automatically fetched from your website.

==== Someone left a comment on my website's scorecard that I would like to address. How do I do this? ====
You can write to the person on their Board. Just click on their username and it will take to their Profile. Once you are there, you may leave them a message on their Board.

==== How reliable are the ratings? ====
The reliability of the reputations improves as the system gathers more supporting evidence in the form of users’ ratings and information from trusted sources. The rating window shows an icon composed of tiny human figures indicating the amount of supporting evidence: one figure represents the smallest amount of confidence, five the greatest. A minimum confidence level means that we have only a little evidence and we encourage you to give your rating to improve the reliability.

==== Can a site's reputation be manipulated? ====
In order to keep ratings more reliable, WOT tracks each user's rating behavior before deciding how much it trusts the user. WOT applies sophisticated algorithms to detect and eliminate any manipulation of reputation. If a user bases their ratings on how pretty the site is or what's the phase of the moon, her ratings won't be trusted. You must prove yourself before we take you seriously. The system will ignore all ratings created by a user attempting to manipulate the reputation data.

==== How do I change a rating I think is wrong? ====
If you disagree with a site's reputation, you should always give your own rating and ask your friends and customers to rate it. The best ways to influence a site's rating is to keep your customers happy, display a privacy policy and contact information, be clear about the methods used to collect data and be careful not to use any methods that people might think are spyware, etc. If you want to report an incorrect inclusion on a blacklist, then please [http://www.mywot.com/support/feedback/abuse notify us] and we will investigate.

==== How does the system rate subdomains? ====
Subdomains are often used with free hosting and social networking sites, for example. The WOT community can rate subdomains in exactly the same way as the members rate other domains. If WOT doesn’t have enough ratings for a specific subdomain, the subdomain inherits the parent domain's reputation. Once the system considers there to be enough supporting evidence to calculate a separate reputation for the subdomain, WOT will start to use it.

Similarly, the reputation of each subdomain contributes to the parent domain's reputation. If a domain has lots of untrustworthy subdomains, its reputation will suffer, and, therefore, the reputation of any new subdomains will suffer as well. We designed this logic within the WOT system to model the way trust works in real life.

==== What is an activity score and how is it calculated? ====
Just as the name suggests, an [[Activity scores|activity score]] is an indicator of how active you have been. It is calculated by combining information from how many sites you have rated, postings you have made on the forum or blog, invitations you have sent and shared ratings. It is not how much our system trusts your ratings, merely an indicator of your overall participation with WOT.

== WOT and My Computer ==
==== Which browsers does WOT support? ====
WOT supports Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or later on all platforms, and Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 under Windows.

If you are using Safari or Opera, you can add the [http://www.mywot.com/blog/wot-bookmarklet-for-safari-and-opera WOT bookmarklet].

==== Does the system slow down my browsing? ====
No, it doesn’t. The amount of data transferred has been minimized, and the backend systems are optimized to provide the rating information in a flash. The rating information is retrieved in parallel with the Web page, and you won’t notice any difference.

==== What if my ratings aren't loading and the toolbar button remains grey? ====

'''IF YOU ARE USING FIREFOX:'''

Make sure your browser isn't in offline mode.

Something in your Firefox profile might be causing the problem.

* Create a new Firefox profile and install only WOT
* Instructions to create a new profile are at http://support.mozilla.com/kb/Managing+profiles
ZoneAlarm Pro might be causing the problem.

* Turn off Mobile code control
* Click Privacy settings

'''IF YOU ARE USING INTERNET EXPLORER:'''

ZoneAlarm Pro might be causing the problem.

* Turn off Mobile code control
* Click Privacy settings

Run the WOT debugger and send us an error report:

* Download the debugger at http://www.mywot.com/files/downloads/WOTDebugger.exe
* Close all Internet Explorer windows if you have them open
* Start WOTDebugger.exe, type in a contact email address, and press the Start button
* Start Internet Explorer, try to reproduce the problem, and close the browser
* Press the Send report button on the debugger and wait for the program to finish sending
* Close the debugger by pressing the Exit button.

==== I can't see the WOT toolbar anywhere. How do I get it? ====

Your toolbar may be hidden.

'''IF YOU ARE USING FIREFOX:'''
* In the Firefox menu click View, then click the Toolbars menu
* Open each toolbar to see if the button is on one of them

Add the WOT icon to the toolbar of your choice.

* Right click the toolbar and select Customize... from the pop-up menu
* Find the WOT button on the Customize Toolbar window and drag and drop it to a toolbar of your choice
* Click Done

Something in your Firefox profile might be causing the problem.

* Create a new Firefox profile and install only WOT
* Instructions to create a new profile are at http://support.mozilla.com/kb/Managing+profiles

'''IF YOU ARE USING INTERNET EXPLORER:'''

Method 1:

* In Internet Explorer open Tools, then click Internet Options
* Click the Advanced tab and
* Under Browsing check the option Enable third-party browser extensions
* Click OK

Method 2:

* In Internet Explorer open Tools, then click Manage Add-ons
* Choose Enable or Disable Add-ons. Make sure both ”WOT” and ”WOT Helper” are listed and enabled.
* If they are disabled, then Enable them by clicking on the add-on name at the bottom under Settings
* if they aren't listed, reinstall the add-on.
* Click OK

Method 3:

* In Internet Explorer open View, then click the Toolbars menu
* If WOT is listed, select it.

==== How do I turn off the addon? ====
Just click on the rating icon with your right mouse button and click on the Enabled option in the pop-up menu. The addon is now turned off and no information is transferred to our servers. When the addon is disabled, the rating icon is gray and has a blue "pause" symbol. You can enable the addon from the rating window or from the pop-up menu where you disabled it.

==== How do I log in and out of WOT? ====
The addon automatically logs you in when you visit our website. If you prefer to log in manually (and be able to log out), you can disable the automatic login feature from Privacy settings in [http://www.mywot.com/profile/edit your profile].

==== I have two computers / user accounts / browsers. How can I have my ratings show up for both? ====
You can get the same ratings on both computers. To do this, you need to become a member of the WOT community. After you have registered from one of your computers, you can then log in to your WOT account from your other computer. When you do this, you'll get a message telling you how you can synchronize your profile. This synchronization will enable you to see your ratings from both computers. If you want to perform the synchronization later, you can find this option on the "My page". The feature is visible only if synchronization can be done.

If you encounter error that says: "Your profile has expired", try the following solution.
* Clear all cookies and cache
* Restart your browser
* If error persists, [http://www.mywot.com/en/support/feedback/problem inform the staff].

If you encounter error that says: "Access Denied", try the following solution.
* Automatic Login must be enabled.
* You can enable or disable them at the [http://www.mywot.com/settings/advanced settings page].
* If error persists, [http://www.mywot.com/en/support/feedback/problem inform the staff].

==== How do I enable the colorblind version? ====
* Open WOT Settings from the rating window
* Go to the Advanced page
* Select the option Enable color blind accessible version
* Press Apply settings

==== How do I remove the WOT addon? ====
WOT for Firefox can be uninstalled like any other extension.

* Go to the Tools menu and select Add-ons.
* In the Extensions tab, look up WOT and click Uninstall.
* Restart your browser and the job is done.
You can uninstall WOT for Internet Explorer from the Windows Control Panel option Add or Remove * * Programs just like any other Windows program. Remember to close all Internet Explorer windows before uninstalling.

Main Page

2009-09-17T07:21:37Z

Creastery:

WOT Wiki:About

2009-09-17T07:13:40Z

Creastery: Created page with '== What is WOT? == Web of Trust is a unique community-based safe surfing tool that uses an intuitive traffic-light style rating system to help Internet users stay safe as they s…'

== What is WOT? ==

Web of Trust is a unique community-based safe surfing tool that uses an intuitive traffic-light style rating system to help Internet users stay safe as they search, browse, and shop online. The WOT security add-on provides safety ratings to search results when using Google, Yahoo!, Wikipedia, and other popular sites, helping people protect their computers and personal information. Web site ratings are continuously updated by millions of members of the WOT community and from numerous trusted sources, such as phishing site listings. The free Internet security add-on works with Internet Explorer and Firefox browsers and is a free download.

== Who is behind WOT? ==

WOT is a start-up company with investment from sources such as MySQL founder Michael Widenius’ investment company [http://www.openoceancapital.com/ Open Ocean], [http://www.teollisuussijoitus.fi/in_english/ Finnish Industry Investment Ltd.], and private investors. The company focuses on developing and providing software and services for the WOT community and promotes the community's goals of Internet security for everyone.

== How to contact us ==

The easiest way to contact us is to click on a relevant link in the right-hand column. We're interested in your comments and ideas and like hearing from you. Share your thoughts and suggestions concerning the community and services, or simply submit a feature request. To talk with other WOT community members, use our [http://www.mywot.com/forum forum] or [http://www.mywot.com/blog blog].

If you are a site owner and want to leave us feedback or report abuse, please [http://www.mywot.com/support/feedback/problem send a message to our customer service team]. We'll be happy to assist you. For business inquiries and press requests, please contact [mailto:info@mywot.com info@mywot.com]. WOT Services Ltd. is based in Helsinki, Finland.
 
Our postal address is:

WOT Services Oy 
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=It%C3%A4lahdenkatu+27,+Helsinki,+Finland&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.550437,69.257813&ie=UTF8&ll=60.153702,24.87987&spn=0.009664,0.033817&t=h&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1 Itälahdenkatu 27 A] 
00210 Helsinki 
Finland 

Business ID: 2046987-7, VAT registration number: FI20469877

Activity scores

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Creastery: /* Gold or Platinum's benefits */

WOT users are rewarded activity points if they contribute to WOT.
Both registered users and people who only use the add-on can earn activity scores.

== Earning activity points ==
Anyone who uses the add-on, or any registered user is rewarded points for ratings.

Furthermore, activity points can be earned with:

-Scorecard comments 
-Forum/Board/Blog/Poll/etc. comments 
-Friend invitations 

The above three are available to registered users only as an account is necessary to use those features.

Scores are shown in the display page of the add-on and (for registered users) on the profile page.

Activity score will update only '''once a day'''.

== Scale ==

The activity scoring system is logarythmic. This means, the more points a user gets, the more difficult it will become to get even higher because less points are rewarded.

== Ranks ==

Registered users will get a rank based on their activity scores. These ranks are visible on their profile and as a border with a distinct colour around their profile image on the boards.

Rank 1: Rookie (blue border) 
Rank 2: Bronze (red border) 
Rank 3: Silver (grey border) 
Rank 4: Gold (yellow border) 
Rank 5: Platinum (light-grey border) 

== Gold or Platinum's benefits ==

Upon reaching the Gold or Platinum rank, you would be able to access the mass rating tool. 
Using the mass rating tool, you would be able to save time rating and commenting sites with the same description.
The '''current''' amount of websites that can be placed in the mass rating box is '''unlimited''', but the amount of websites processed every time is '''300'''.

And of course, '''spam''' is '''totally prohibited'''.

Activity scores

2009-09-16T12:56:24Z

Creastery:

Activity scores

2009-09-16T12:55:39Z

Creastery:

WOT users are rewarded activity points if they contribute to WOT.
Both registered users and people who only use the add-on can earn activity scores.

== Earning activity points ==
Anyone who uses the add-on, or any registered user is rewarded points for ratings.

Furthermore, activity points can be earned with:

-Scorecard comments 
-Forum/Board/Blog/Poll/etc. comments 
-Friend invitations 

The above three are available to registered users only as an account is necessary to use those features.

Scores are shown in the display page of the add-on and (for registered users) on the profile page.

Activity score will update only '''once a day'''.

== Scale ==

The activity scoring system is logarythmic. This means, the more points a user gets, the more difficult it will become to get even higher because less points are rewarded.

== Ranks ==

Registered users will get a rank based on their activity scores. These ranks are visible on their profile and as a border with a distinct colour around their profile image on the boards.

Rank 1: Rookie (blue border) 
Rank 2: Bronze (red border) 
Rank 3: Silver (grey border) 
Rank 4: Gold (yellow border) 
Rank 5: Platinum (light-grey border) 

== Gold or Platinum's benefits ==

Upon reaching the Gold or Platinum rank, you would be able to access the mass rating tool.
Using the mass rating tool, you would be able to save time rating and commenting sites with the same description.

Still, '''spam''' is '''totally prohibited'''.

Activity scores

2009-09-16T12:54:05Z

Creastery:

WOT users are rewarded activity points if they contribute to WOT.
Both registered users and people who only use the add-on can earn activity scores.

== Earning activity points ==
Anyone who uses the add-on, or any registered user is rewarded points for ratings.

Furthermore, activity points can be earned with:

-Scorecard comments 
-Forum/Board/Blog/Poll/etc. comments 
-Friend invitations 

The above three are available to registered users only as an account is necessary to use those features.

Scores are shown in the display page of the add-on and (for registered users) on the profile page.

Activity score will update only '''once a day'''.

== Scale ==

The activity scoring system is logarythmic. This means, the more points a user gets, the more difficult it will become to get even higher because less points are rewarded.

== Ranks ==

Registered users will get a rank based on their activity scores. These ranks are visible on their profile and as a border with a distinct colour around their profile image on the boards.

Rank 1: Rookie (blue border) 
Rank 2: Bronze (red border) 
Rank 3: Silver (grey border) 
Rank 4: Gold (yellow border) 
Rank 5: Platinum (light-grey border) 

== Gold or Platinum's benefit ==

Upon reaching the Gold or Platinum rank, you would be able to access the mass rating tool.