Week 15: Tech Tip (Blogger Side Bar Tips)

I'm going to talk about how to add your latest blog posts on the sidebar. This will make my blog posts have easier access for people who are coming to my blog for the first time.

Here's how to add the gadget to your blog:

YOUR BLOG ADDRESS. Start by copying your blog address from your homepage; you will need to copy and paste that into the dialogue box that comes next. It is the super-short address: NAME.blogspot.com.

BLOGGER LAYOUT. Go to Blogger Layout, and click "Add a Gadget" to the sidebar. Then choose the "Feed" by clicking on the plus button.

CONFIGURE FEED. Use the dialogue box to configure the feed; I accepted all the defaults and just changed the title that will display in the box to "Latest Posts." When you are done configuring the feed, click Save. Then you can drag-and-drop the widget to the position you want in your sidebar.

With this addition, it will create a new gadget for your blog and easier access for those looking at your blog. 

TECH TIP: BLOGGER TEMPLATE (extra credit)

I explored more of the blogger templates and decided to change mine! I first went to Blogger.com, click design options menu, then choose themes. From there you are able to customize colors and different templates for you blog. Depending on how you want your blog to flow, can determine what colors and templates you choose! I chose a more flowy and artsy template for my blog. I thoughy my first one was too harsh and monotone!

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