Q: I cannot find my blog using the Google search box, why?
A: This link explains why:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=536e556493460d29&hl=en
Blogspot user interface is not very intuitive or clear. There are a number of situations where what should be the obvious thing to do, is not the right thing to do. Here I have some answers which I post recently on Blogger user help forum. I have answers for only the more basic, first time user problems. Please post questions on more complex problems on the forum and wait for answers from our Blog*stars.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Change font size for blog title
Q: How do you change the Font Size and Condition (Bold, Ital, etc.) of your Blog Title and Description?
A: Please go to layout>>font and colours.
In the small window, scroll down and change one item at a time (blog title font, blog description font...)
Save changes.
source: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=5a31d17cfac31455&hl=en&fid=5a31d17cfac31455000476ca747e7de7
A: Please go to layout>>font and colours.
In the small window, scroll down and change one item at a time (blog title font, blog description font...)
Save changes.
source: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=5a31d17cfac31455&hl=en&fid=5a31d17cfac31455000476ca747e7de7
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Fish
Q: How do I get the fish on my blog?
A: The fish is a standard gadget available in your layout.
Sign on to dashboard>>Layout>>add a gadget>>most popular>> +
Select the number of fish and their colour. Save.
You can drag the gadget any where on your page. Save
A: The fish is a standard gadget available in your layout.
Sign on to dashboard>>Layout>>add a gadget>>most popular>> +
Select the number of fish and their colour. Save.
You can drag the gadget any where on your page. Save
Monday, October 19, 2009
Making a post
Q; How do I make a post?
A:
1. Sign on to your blog using your ID and password here: www.blogger.com
2. On your dashboard click on "new post"
3. Type inside the post editor (large box)
4. Publish post.
source: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=448a0809c769d1ad&hl=en&fid=448a0809c769d1ad0004764187bf489a
A:
1. Sign on to your blog using your ID and password here: www.blogger.com
2. On your dashboard click on "new post"
3. Type inside the post editor (large box)
4. Publish post.
source: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=448a0809c769d1ad&hl=en&fid=448a0809c769d1ad0004764187bf489a
Thursday, October 15, 2009
URL
Q: How do I find my URL?
A: Please go to your dashboard>settings>publishing>Blog*Spot address
You will see your blog address there.
A: Please go to your dashboard>settings>publishing>Blog*Spot address
You will see your blog address there.
Another method is to go to your dashboard. Click on [view blog]. Your URL is shown in the address bar near the top of your screen. It looks like this [http://blogaddress.blogspot.com]. Highlight, copy and paste your URL because typing will introduce errors.
Profile not created
Q: Why my uploaded profile doesn't show up on forum posts?
A: Click on your own ID on this page.
A new window opens.
Tick the square box on top right (Show my Google Profile to all Google Help discussion participants)
Save
source:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?fid=1702a2cc8d9941d6000475e4718c363d&hl=en
A: Click on your own ID on this page.
A new window opens.
Tick the square box on top right (Show my Google Profile to all Google Help discussion participants)
Save
source:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?fid=1702a2cc8d9941d6000475e4718c363d&hl=en
Sunday, October 11, 2009
More followers who actually read my blog
Q: How do I get more followers or traffic for my blog?
A:
1. Paste your URL in your emails to friends and family members, telling them to use the address bar and not the google search box.
2. Update your profile interest list. Each word becomes a link to other bloggers with the same interests as you.
3. When you are reading an interesting blog, leave a comment. Look at that blogger's list of blogs that he follows (in his profile). Leave comments on those blogs as well. Leaving comments will attract more readers to your own blog.
4. Create a hover bubble showing your URL on this forum, read by millions of bloggers worldwide.
This link shows you how to make your own:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=035fb64bd6666dc9&hl=en
Some useful links:
http://www.google.com/submityourcontent/index.html
and a recent thread on the same topic:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?fid=461326d547c4fa8b000491d44ed05b13&hl=en
A:
1. Paste your URL in your emails to friends and family members, telling them to use the address bar and not the google search box.
2. Update your profile interest list. Each word becomes a link to other bloggers with the same interests as you.
3. When you are reading an interesting blog, leave a comment. Look at that blogger's list of blogs that he follows (in his profile). Leave comments on those blogs as well. Leaving comments will attract more readers to your own blog.
4. Create a hover bubble showing your URL on this forum, read by millions of bloggers worldwide.
This link shows you how to make your own:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=035fb64bd6666dc9&hl=en
Some useful links:
http://www.google.com/submityourcontent/index.html
and a recent thread on the same topic:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?fid=461326d547c4fa8b000491d44ed05b13&hl=en
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Starting a blog
Q; How do I start a blog?
A: Blogs are free. You do not need to buy a domain, in order to start blogging.
Starting a blog is easy. Use your Gmail address and password here: www.blogger.com
Here is a video tutorial:
http://www.youtube.com/BloggerHelp
and the same thing again in words:
http://www.google.com/support/
Later, when you have questions, some simple answers are listed here:
http://davidchin342.blogspot.com
For more complicated problems, please post your question on the Blogger Help Forum where our Blog*Stars/Top contributor will answer all your questions:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger?hl=en
To set up an email alert, (so that you will receive an email, when some one answers your question), please come back to this page, scroll down and check the box under subscribe (Email me when people reply) and click on [save] before you leave this forum.
A: Blogs are free. You do not need to buy a domain, in order to start blogging.
Starting a blog is easy. Use your Gmail address and password here: www.blogger.com
Here is a video tutorial:
http://www.youtube.com/BloggerHelp
and the same thing again in words:
http://www.google.com/support/
Later, when you have questions, some simple answers are listed here:
http://davidchin342.blogspot.com
For more complicated problems, please post your question on the Blogger Help Forum where our Blog*Stars/Top contributor will answer all your questions:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger?hl=en
To set up an email alert, (so that you will receive an email, when some one answers your question), please come back to this page, scroll down and check the box under subscribe (Email me when people reply) and click on [save] before you leave this forum.
Header image
Q: How do I adjust my image size to fit header?
A: Choose a large photo to upload. On the configure header window, choose "Shrink to fit" first, then browse, open, save.
source: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=022ad4b8403fecd6&hl=en&fid=022ad4b8403fecd600047589781ed68c
A: Choose a large photo to upload. On the configure header window, choose "Shrink to fit" first, then browse, open, save.
source: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=022ad4b8403fecd6&hl=en&fid=022ad4b8403fecd600047589781ed68c
New paragraphs
Q: How to make paragraph breaks in my blog...it all comes out as one long text. Please help!
A: For new paragraphs, type this on a new line:
<p></p>
and for line breaks, type this:
<br></br>
These threads give more technical explanation:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=3eb7d5be935b7b3a&hl=en
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=18d97bd26b59622c&hl=en
source:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?fid=46e635dbcec2115f000475818e6b1447&hl=en
A: For new paragraphs, type this on a new line:
<p></p>
and for line breaks, type this:
<br></br>
These threads give more technical explanation:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=3eb7d5be935b7b3a&hl=en
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=18d97bd26b59622c&hl=en
source:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?fid=46e635dbcec2115f000475818e6b1447&hl=en
Friday, October 9, 2009
Email notification
Q: How and where do I go to set up my blog so that each time someone posts a comment, we all receive an email alert?
A: Please go to settings>>comments>>comment notification email,
Write your email address inside the box.
Save settings.
Also on this screen, after you post your question, come back and tick the box under "Subscibe". Click on "save"
You will be notified by email when people (like me) responded to your question above!!
(I am also monitoring this thread this way, in case you have a further question related to my answer here.)
source: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=19016d6c0bf22d05&hl=en&fid=19016d6c0bf22d05000475747b5a8f04
A: Please go to settings>>comments>>comment notification email,
Write your email address inside the box.
Save settings.
Also on this screen, after you post your question, come back and tick the box under "Subscibe". Click on "save"
You will be notified by email when people (like me) responded to your question above!!
(I am also monitoring this thread this way, in case you have a further question related to my answer here.)
source: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=19016d6c0bf22d05&hl=en&fid=19016d6c0bf22d05000475747b5a8f04
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Blogger account, Google account and email address
Q: What is the relationship between a Blogger account and a Google account with email address?
http://blogging.nitecruzr.net/2009/08/your-email-address-and-blogger-account.html
More info given on this thread:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=02afa81d36aa6a25&hl=en
http://blogging.nitecruzr.net/2009/08/your-email-address-and-blogger-account.html
More info given on this thread:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=02afa81d36aa6a25&hl=en
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Blogger limits
Q: What are the limits on my Blogger account?
A: Here are the Blogger limits:
http://www.google.com/support/blogger/bin/answer.py?answer=42348&query=limit&topic=&type=f
A: Here are the Blogger limits:
http://www.google.com/support/blogger/bin/answer.py?answer=42348&query=limit&topic=&type=f
Friday, October 2, 2009
Embed You Tube as a post
Q: How do I post a video from youtube directly into my blog post?
A: Get the (embed) codes from You Tube, paste into the post editor. Publish post.
source: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=40e08fe04b862ec0&hl=en
A: Get the (embed) codes from You Tube, paste into the post editor. Publish post.
source: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/blogger/thread?tid=40e08fe04b862ec0&hl=en