Adding a Sitemap Widget to Blogger

How to add a sitemap page to blogger

Whatever you call it, sitemap or table of content, it's always a good idea to gives a clear navigation to your readers to find a desired page.

In this helpful blogger tip tutorial I'll show you how to add a simple sitemap (table of content) to your blog.

Fast Easy Way to Place URL Links into Blogger Comments

How to add URL link to Blogger comments

If you're not using the Google+ comment system on your blog and want to know how to add URL links into a Blogger comment box, then this helpful Blogger tip will show you the fastest way to do just that.

How to Make Your Blogger Site Snow?

Make your Blogger site snow

It's the festive season and why not spread the joy by adding snow to you Blogger site.

Simply go to your Blogger site Layout > Add a Gadget > HTML/JavaScript

 Copy and paste the code below into the text area.

<script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.skincorner.com/snow.js">
</script>

Job done...

Credit http://www.skincorner.com

How to show Google Plus comments in Blogger

Add Google Plus comments to Blogger

Blogger and Google+ are merging more and more lately especially now you can link your Google Plus comments to Blogger.  This helpful option is great if you run a social blog and want to interact more with your readers.

Share your Blogger post on Google Plus and when users comment the message will show in both Google+ and Blogger.

Helpful Improvements in Blogger HTML editor

Helpful improvements in Blogger HTML editor

If you're an avid blogger or a Blogger template editor then you've more than likely noticed the new helpful improvements added to the template HTML editor recently.
These great new features make it easier when it comes to dealing with your template source code.

How to center any Blogger widget

Center any Blogger widget

In this helpful Blogger tutorial you'll find out how to center any widget in your Blogger template.

There can be a number of ways to center widgets, below are a selection of options to try with your template.

How to find out Blogger widget ID

Helpful Blogger Tip to find gadget ID

This helpful tip will show you how to find your Blogger widget ID.  You may need the widget ID for any number of reasons, so this is a fast easy way to find the widget ID you need.

Change Bloggers Default Anonymous Comment Avatar

Bloggers Default Anonymous Avatar 

If you moderate your blogger comments then you may or may not allow anonymous users to post on your site.  If you do allow anonymous users to comment you've more than likely noticed the default avatar.

Blogger default anonymous avatar

If you want to change the Bloggers default anonymous comment avatar to suit your template or just fancy a change, then this helpful tutorial will show you how to.

How to use Google Plus profile and page tagging in your Blogger post

Mention Google+ profile or page in Blogger

There is a great new feature for tagging Google+ profiles or pages in your Blogger post.
For this feature to work you first need to upgrade your Blogger profile to a Google+ profile.

Once you've upgraded be sure to associate your Google+ profile or page with your blog.

How to setup your own custom URL for Blogger

Blogger custom domain

If you have a domain name that you want to use on Blogger but don't know how to set it up, then this helpful step by step guide will show you how.

Blogger offer three options in setting up your own custom domain name.

Create a static widget below the first post in Blogger

How to add widget below first post

Having a widget just below the first post on your blog could have a number of benefits.  You can use it for ad space or just any kind of widget you can think of.
What ever you want a widget below the first post for, then this tutorial will show you how.

Horizontal random post widget with thumbnails for Blogger

Horizontal random post widget with thumbnails

Recently I've kept Google in work by searching around for a half decent horizontal random post widget with thumbnails for use in Blogger.  Unfortunately I could not find anything that I was happy with, so decided to edit the best peace of code I could find.  Credit to BloggerPreneur edited by Helpful Blogger Tips

Blogger Meta Search Description Not Showing When Shared

Blogger Search Description

If your Blogger search description snippet for anyone of your post is not showing when shared with the likes of Twitter, Facebook, Google+ or any other social network, then this is how to fix it:

Link Back Widget For Blogger

Create a Link Back Widget For Blogger

It goes without saying but the more links to your site the better.  So having a link back gadget on your blog will do you a world of good.
Give your users a simple way to link your site by providing them with a HTML banner code to copy and paste.

Create Blogger Recent Comment Widget

Add recent comments to you Blogger blog

Having a recent comment widget on your blog homepage has its advantages, not only linking more of your pages from your blogs main page but to encourage users to interact even more with your site.