Change a blog name

Q: How do you change a blog name?
A:  Blog name and blog address are not the same thing.

Change blog name (title)
Please go to settings>>basic>>title.
Make the changes.
Save settings

Change blog address (URL)
settings>>publishing>>Blog*Spot Address
Make changes inside the box.
Save settings

However, please be aware that changing blog address may have adversed consequences:

You may lose 

1. all your followers

2. your blog's established Google ranking

3. adsense earnings
4. feeds
5. domain connections
6. backlinks

source: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=6349d53c6da7f902&hl=en&fid=6349d53c6da7f902000474c2946c31ba

Mouse hover shows my URL

Q: All I want is to be able to see is a link to my blog when you hover the mouse over my ID

A: On this page, please click on My Accounts>> edit profile>>my Links.
Add your blog's URL
Scroll down, save changes.

another thread: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=5b129de7a09defbf&hl=en

source: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=451b3d6540f02cb3&hl=en&fid=451b3d6540f02cb300047487809713b7

Photos storage

Q: All photos that I add to my blog, I also store in my computer. Am I right to assume that, once I blog them, there's no need to store them? 

A: Blogger provides a free blogging service. No one can actually give you a guarantee that it will always be there. Besides, it also takes a long time to upload photos to posts. Most people have hundreds if not thousands of digital photos which you just cannot upload all to Blogger. Many people store private digital photos on their own computers using a software programme eg. Picasa and also make backups regularly on CD's. Others upload to Flicker and Picasa Web albums (on the internet) for safer storage away from floods, fire and burglars.

source:http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=0ec90116e8c6fe81&hl=en&fid=0ec90116e8c6fe8100047485495bd103

Followers

Q: How do I add followers?
A: On Blogger, all that you can do is add a follower gadget in your side bar and wait for people to follow your blog. You cannot actually "add" them like on other social blogging platforms eg. Facebook, Friendster, hi5...

Inactive blog

Q: If my blog remains inactive for some period, what will happen?

A: Nothing will happen to your blog. It seems that a blog is the property of the owner forever, irrespective whether he is active or not. However you need to ensure that your email address remains valid. Otherwise it will be a hassle to sign on to your blog after a few years of inactivity. After a while, you would probably forget the ID and password required to sign on to your blog.

 reference:  http://www.google.com/support/blogger/bin/answer.py?answer=41931

source:  http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?fid=18ba9be4274ea36b00047474c825c148&hl=en

Other help forums

 Q: Are there other help forums beside Blogger Help Forum?

A: Yes, Google help forums are all listed here:
http://www.google.com/support/?hl=en

Updated post editor

Q: If I switch to New Post Editor, can I switch back? 

A: Please go to settings>basic>select post editor.
Choose your editor. Save settings
You can change back and forth, if you wish.


source: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?fid=40cf628fa495e458000474604447de46&hl=en

Blogs are forever?

Q: When I die, what happens to my blog?

A: We had a few descendants of diseased bloggers asking for blogs to be deleted. It is a tedious process because there is no help desk, email address or a telephone number available. You should let some one close to you, know your ID and password so that they can remove your blog from the internet after you pass on.

source:http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?fid=23d136df26038569000474530d5e60e1&hl=en

Adsense ads between posts

Q: How to put google ads between posts?

A: If you wish to place ads between posts, please go to Layout>edit (Blog Posts). A new window opens>configure in line ads.
Make your selections.
Save.

source: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=7671a58997850509&hl=en&fid=7671a589978505090004744ed550ee4e

Recent comments

Q: How do I put the link on my blog so that as comments appear they are immediately visible?
A: Please go to layout>add a gadget>most popular (one of 5 choices in the left margin)>recent comment.
click on +
save
source: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=326c8f63fe32b447&hl=en&fid=326c8f63fe32b447000474463e40ed87

Uploading multiple photos

Q: How do I upload multiple photos to my blog?

A: You have to upload them one at a time to your post editor where you can arrange them (left/right/centre), choose the size (small/medium/large) add captions and some text. Then click publish post. All your photos will appear on your blog.

An overview of the updated editor:
http://www.google.com/support/blogger/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=156829

source:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?fid=5403755e970c4c3300047414f5bbe8d0&hl=en

Word verification (captcha)

Q: I'm creating a blog, but word verification won't show up. 

A:  Try clearing your cache: http://www.google.com/support/blogger/bin/answer.py?answer=92458&topic=12449
Sign off and sign on again.

Source:  http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=19223e141f38af11&hl=en#all

Remove quick editing icon

Q: When viewing my blog, I can see the small icon that allows you to edit the gadget by clicking on the icon.  How can I remove this, so readers cannot edit my gadgets?

A: Viewers cannot edit your blog. Only you can see those icons. If you sign off, even you cannot see them.

source: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=188fd9a0cf16c860&hl=en

change blog name

Q: How do I change my blog name?

A: Change blog name
Please go to settings>>basic>>title.
Make the changes. 
Save settings

dragging photos

Q: I can't move my photos any more!

A:  Apparently you are using the updated editor (which allows you to upload photos at your cursor position inside the post editor.)

To cut and paste pictures as before, you need to switch back to the old editor.
1. Go to settings, basic.
2. Scroll down to "select post editor".
3. Choose "old editor"
4. Save settings.

More info on this thread:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?fid=544c0321c16451f100047e51eb0ef0d3&hl=en

source:  http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=2a4038a6cf12ce58&hl=en

Spell check

Q: Anyone have any clues as to how to use spell check in the new editor?

A: I just found the spell check in the new editor. It is automatic. When I made a typo, my incorrect word was highlighted. When I right click on that typo, a list of similar words was offered for me to choose the correct word! (I am using Firefox as my browser.)

source: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=73ff0f36248e638e&hl=en&fid=73ff0f36248e638e0004740e07e92992

Search engine

Q: I need a search engine to search within my blog. Do you know of such a gadget?

A: These are the codes:

<form action="/search" method="get">
<input name="q" type="text"/>
<input value="Search" type="submit"/>
</form>


Go to layout, click on:-
1. "add a gadget" (scroll down to html/javascript)
2. "add to blog" (paste these codes in the large box)
3. save (you can now drag and drop your new page element any where on your page.)

source:  http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?fid=4d8593ba01a647d0000473fbf2d5c64a&hl=en

Not showing dates on posts

Q: How can I disable the dates from showing on my posts?

A: Please go to layout and click on edit (Blog Posts). Remove the ticks in the first and third box. Save.


source: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=3cbaa8bd0ac365b9&hl=en&fid=3cbaa8bd0ac365b9000473f7238fcf55

unable to paste inside updated post editor

Q: I cannot paste inside the post editor, What to do?

A: When you have reached the bottom of the barrel, go back to first principles.
There is another way to paste inside the post editor (other than using right click mouse or CTRL keys).

Using your menu bar, edit/copy your text. Leave your cursor flashing inside the post editor, left click mouse on edit/paste. All your text will suddenly appear inside your post editor! Publish post.

links: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?fid=49c62301bf2def68000475df891eb090&hl=en
this one suggests using "edit HTML" tab:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=311cdd95fe290992&hl=en#all 

source:  http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?fid=4132ce36dbd12dde0004742fdfaf4b53&hl=en

Jump Break (read more, expandable post)

Q; How do I use the jump break feature?

A: Here is a tutorial:
http://www.google.com/support/blogger/bin/answer.py?answer=154172

Here are some tips on where exactly to place jump breaks:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=4f4516afe8ca9f9a&hl=en

In case of side bar gadgets dropping down, here is a fix:
http://bloggerstop.net/2009/09/blogger-read-more-sidebar-errors-fixed.html

and here are some useful threads:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=2d9b8ad3c326f044&hl=en
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=594377ae46204bba&hl=en

and one here suggesting that the limit is 9 jump breaks:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=401835224e965dcb&hl=en&fid=401835224e965dcb0004759b4a74df92

Other cases of gadgets falling down:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=46b129f27f8ef4d0&hl=en

http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=286fcaaa3e95dc93&hl=en 

div tags problems:
http://www.tweakmyblogger.com/2010/08/sidebars-being-pushed-down.html 

http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?fid=55a0e26f27e993fc0004942cf4409025&hl=en

Where is my blog?

Q: I sent links of my blog to friends through emails but when they click through there is a notice saying the blog doesn't exist. Also, can't find it on searc engine. What's up?

A: Perhaps the URL you gave was incorrect.
URL (blog address)?
Go to this screen: www.blogger.com
Signed on to Blogger and click on "view blog", you will see your blog.
Right click and copy the contents of the address bar, your bog's URL address (http://your ID.blogspot.com/) paste this URL in your email to share your blog with all your friends. (do not type URL, it leads to errors)
Save your URL in your favourite list (bookmark).

If you are the blog owner, you do know its address (URL). There will be no necessity to search for your own blog on the web. Paste your URL inside the address bar (not the Google search box). Click refresh and you will be taken instantly to your blog!

To become google-able and popular in the Blogosphere takes a lot more hard work on your part. You need first to post some more interesting stuff that many people want to read/see/listen/watch. You also need to actively promote your blog:
http://help.blogger.com/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=42377

Then you get the search engines involved by submitting your blog for listing:
Here are just a few:
MSN: http://search.msn.com.sg/docs/submit.aspx
Submit Express: http://www.submitexpress.com/submit.php
Technorati: http://technorati.com/tag/technorati
Yahoo: https://siteexplorer.search.yahoo.com/submit

In the mean time, keep on adding more posts to your blog. You could also update your interests list on your profile. The link allows other bloggers with similar interests to find your blog.

Here is a thread giving more details on the same subject:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?fid=26dcfde0fe2c8a970004738427e3ee14&hl=en

source:  http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=7cb59f711849fb9c&hl=en&fid=7cb59f711849fb9c000473a53b12c283

Posting photos exactly where I placed my cursor in the post editor

Q: How can I make my pictures go where I want them to be?

A: The "updated editor" allows you to post photos at your cursor position in the post editor.
Go to settings, basic, scroll down to "select post editor".
Select "updated editor".
Save settings

Here is an overview of the updated post editor:
http://www.google.com/support/blogger/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=156829

clickable link

Q: Why is my hyperlink on the help forum not click-able?

A: I don't really know the answer; but my hyperlinks on the help forum became click-able, when I reached level 4, a few days ago (after I have made 685 posts).

Hypertext

Q: How do I embed hypertext in my blog?
A: Here is a tutorial: http://www.google.com/support/blogger/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=41379

Drop down Menu

Q: My Blog Archive list is always expanded when viewed on any computer using IE8 or Fire Fox.  Can I have the Archive list closed until someone opens it them selves? Thanks

A :
1. Click on the quick editor icon (screw driver with wrench).
2. Configure your blog archive by selecting Dropdown Menu.
3. Save.

source: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=1a418375c50fb8b1&hl=en&fid=1a418375c50fb8b10004731ca1477467

Search engine

Q: I'm not on any search engine----why not?

A: To become popular in the Blogosphere takes a lot of hard work on your part. You need first to post some interesting stuff that many people want to read/see/listen/watch. You need to actively promote your blog:
http://help.blogger.com/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=42377

http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=6ff81b2fdcdd3d1d&hl=en#all

Then you get the search engines involved by submitting your blog for listing:
Here are just a few:
Submit Express: http://www.submitexpress.com/submit.php
Technorati: http://technorati.com/tag/technorati
Yahoo: https://siteexplorer.search.yahoo.com/submit

Here is a thread on the same subject with much more details:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?fid=26dcfde0fe2c8a970004738427e3ee14&hl=en

Strike through feature

Q: How do I achieve the effect of having your text look like it's been struck through?

A:  If you are using the updated post editor, there is a "strike through" icon on your tool bar (ABC)
First you highlight the text you wish to strike through. Then you click on the icon.
Publish post

source:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=4e155f459aebc9e0&hl=en

Where can I find new templates?

Q: I've seen some folks blog pages that are tricked out with their own design that they may have created or a added touch of sparkle....things that aren't available through the blogger site. How do I do that?

A:
Try these templates:

http://www.deluxetemplates.net/
http://www.ourblogtemplates.com/

Be sure to save your present template codes before starting, so that if things go wrong, you can go back to your old template.
You go to layout/design, click on edit Html. Replace all the codes inside the large box with new codes.


source:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=144bdbde627cf88c&hl=en&fid=144bdbde627cf88c000472f3e7304bbb

I cannot post a title

Q: When I logged in to start a new posting for my blog, the field to put a title for that particular posting is missing. I can't title any posts, help?

A: Please go to settings, formatting. Scroll down to "show title field".
Select "yes" and save settings.

source: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=2309b41e9ccf3c1e&hl=en&fid=2309b41e9ccf3c1e000472df9ff31ad5

I can't google my blog.

Q: Hello, I set up a new blog site on 9/4/09 but I can't find it on the web. Why isn't it listed as a blog site?

A: If you are the blog owner, you do know its address (URL). There will be no necessity to search for your blog on the web. Paste your URL inside the address bar (not the search bar). Click refresh and you will be taken instantly to your blog!

If you wish to do more than "look" at your blog e.g. make another post or do some editing, sign on using your your ID and password here:
http://www.blogger.com/start

URL (blog address)?
When you click on "view blog", you will see your blog.
Right click and copy the contents of the address bar, your bog's URL address (http://.....blogspot.com/) paste this URL in your email to share your blog with all your friends. (do not type URL, it leads to errors)
Save your URL in your favourite list (bookmark).

Here is a link giving more details:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?fid=5bd04fd03b70d7800004794941967117&hl=en

source:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=7577941152d3aebc&hl=en&fid=7577941152d3aebc000472df2c81dd16

Posting photo at the cursor position

Q: How do I add most recent pictures below the older one?
A: There is a way to place the photo wherever you positioned the cursor in your post editor (below an existing photo or even in between text).
1. Please go to settings, basic.
2. Scroll down to "select post editor".
3. Choose "updated editor"
4. Save settings.

This new post editor will load the photo wherever you place your cursor inside your post editor. Hooray!
( no more cut and paste codes in html mode and no more dragging)

source:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=5f6751685231d853&hl=en&fid=5f6751685231d853000472dda4bf7c6f

Another thread:  http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?fid=5403755e970c4c3300047414f5bbe8d0&hl=en

Where is my blog?

Q: I can't find my blog, where is it?

A: Blogs are some times removed due to incorrect spam alert. Please read this and follow the instructions on how to recover your blog:

http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=4f60c277bc06e2e4&hl=en

Where has the video icon gone?

Q: It was working one moment, but I deleted the video, and when I went back to put a new one in, the option was no longer there! (In the tool bar)

You could be using the updated post editor which does not have the video icon.
Please go to settings, basic, scroll down to "select post editor".
Select "old editor".
Save settings.

The video icon should appear again on your post editor tool bar. You can switch back and forth as required.
Here is a link giving you another way to upload videos:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?fid=0283a7dae57e423000047aba67e2120f&hl=en

source:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=4fbb54f6c7d81bd4&hl=en

No posts shown on my dashboard

Q: I have a lot of content from my old blogspot account. I can log in but the dashboard says I have no content or profile How do I fix this?

A: If your dashboard does not show your blogs it means simply that you have inadvertently created another Google account. Please sign on to the other account.

However if you are certain you only have the one Google account, go to your dashboard and click on "show all", All you blogs will appear again on your dashboard.

Source:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=0b0eb9e8a48df038&hl=en&fid=0b0eb9e8a48df0380004728f2bd472aa

Finding blogs with same interests

Q: Is there no simple query search for the blogger.com site, wherein I can find other bloggers with similar tastes, interests and affiliations as mine?

A: Update your profile, include in it, a list of your own interests, e.g. : reading, writing, music, gardening, cooking, golf, etc.
Click on your own interest links in your profile. e.g. when you click on "golf" you will find a list of blogs written by golfers!

source:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?fid=4285f1d9c7fb701f0004728cec02556c&hl=en

Private email

Q: please send answers to my private email.

A:Using private email instead of using this forum is a most selfish way to get help. No other bloggers will see the solutions offered except you and no one can learn any thing from this thread. The same question will be asked again and again and I will be forever busy. No thanks!

All questions asked here, on this forum, will be answered here.

source:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=2be03527896ffac6&hl=en

Flag button

Q: I have accidentally pressed my blog's flag button. How do I disable it?A: It is a toggle switch. Press the button again to turn it OFF.


source:http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=157fee283e71dba9&hl=en&fid=157fee283e71dba90004727cdc9cfa91