I often get asked this question and if you are new to blogging it may be confusing. I created a short video that may help with this answer. Sometimes it's easier to see how it works then just reading about it. A Blog Hop is a list (a list can also be called a Linky) of blogs that are looking to meet new bloggers and build their followers. Some Blog Hops may be to a specific post or topic such as "Craft Projects". You can add your blog or post to that list so other bloggers will visit your site. Some Blog Hops will have requirements in order for you to join their Hop so be sure to read their rules carefully. Blog Hops are a good way to mingle, meet new blogs, and build your followers. After you add your blog to a blog hop stop by and visit other blogs in the list. Let them know … [Read more...]
How to fix your glitchy Google Friend Connect (GFC) Followers Widget Box in Blogger
Squee! I am so excited that I found this lovely tutorial from Five Days Five Ways blog. I get so frustrated over my Google Friend Connect (GFC) followers box when it disappears.It's so glitchy! One minute it's there and then it's gone again UGH! We finally have a solution. Follow these simple steps.Step 1. Log into Blogger, click on the "Design Tab" then the "Edit HTML" tab.Step 2. Don’t scroll. Just look for the "</title>" text you see directly above the highlighted text in the screenshot below.Step 3. Copy and Paste the code below directly after "</title>". <script src='https://apis.google.com/js/plusone.js' type='text/javascript' /> … [Read more...]
How to Make a Peekaboo Blogger Navbar
I did a post a while back on How to Remove your Blogger Navigation Bar but their is an alternative to just removing it. Follow the steps below on how you can keep your blogger navigation bar so it only appears when you hover over the top of your page. Be sure to back-up your template before you follow the steps below by click on Download Full Template under "Edit HTML" (or "Backup / Restore Template" if your using the new Blogger in Draft). Step 1. Log into blogger then click on "Design" (or "Template" if your using the new Blogger in Draft). Step 2. Click on "Edit HTML" (or "Edit Template" if your using the new Blogger in Draft). Step 3.Press Ctrl+F to bring up your search filed box then type in Step 4. Copy the code below and past it right before the code we found … [Read more...]
How to Remove Borders from Around the Images you Post
Be sure to back-up your template before you follow the steps below by click on Download Full Template under "Edit HTML".Step 1. Log into Blogger then click on "Design". Step 2. Click on "Edit HTML"Step 3. Press Ctrl+F to bring up your search field and type in .post imgStep 4. You should see a code that looks like this:.post img, table.tr-caption-container {padding: 4px;border: 1px solid #cccccc;Step 5. Change the border 1px to 0px.Step 6. Preview your blog then save. … [Read more...]
How to Add a Copy Code Box for your Button (Video)
Hi Guys! I created a video for you on how to add a copy code box for your button. You can also follow this tutorial by clicking here http://www.amommyssweetblogdesign.com/2011/01/how-to-add-copy-code-box-for-your.html.The video may be a little hard to see but if you click on YouTube (bottom right-hand side of video) it will take you to YouTube's website and it is better to view.You are welcome to share this on your blog and I hope you enjoy!! … [Read more...]
How to Number your Comments
Please Note: be sure to back-up and save your current template to your computer. That way you can go back and reinstall it if you make a mistake. To save your current template click on "Design" > "Edit HTML" > "Download Full Template"I have a review and giveaway site and for the longest time I would have to count each comment to find the winner that Random.org chose. I would have on average about 100-200 comments and it got very frustrating when Random.org chose comment #85 or something like that.Having numbers on my comments was a life-saver so I would like to share how I did it with you.Step 1: Log into Blogger and click on "Design" then "Edit HTML"Step 2: Put a check mark in the "Expand Widget Templates" boxStep 3: Press Ctrl+F and find the following code:<dl … [Read more...]
How to Remove the Blogger Navigation Bar
Please Note: be sure to back-up and save your current template to your computer. That way you can go back and reinstall it if you make a mistake. To save your current template click on "Design" > "Edit HTML" > "Download Full Template"The Blogger Navigation Bar is the blue bar that sits at the very top of your blog. It can be an eyesore to your beautiful blog design. Here are 4 easy steps to remove it.Step 1: Log into Blogger and click on "Design" then "Edit HTML".Step 2: Highlight and Copy this code:#navbar-iframe {display: none !important;} Step 3: Insert the code right above /* Variable definitionsStep 4: Click "Preview" to make sure it's gone then click "Save Template" … [Read more...]
