Bloggerhacks - User contributions [en]

Making Expandable Blog Posts with Links

Jcmeloni — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 20:52:46 GMT

Jcmeloni:

==Platform==

For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==
Original code by [http://nerdierthanthou.nfshost.com/ Amit Upadhyay], How-To by [http://nofancyname.blogspot.com Julie Meloni]

==Homepage==

[http://nofancyname.blogspot.com/2005/02/making-expandable-blog-posts-in.html Making Expandable Blog Posts in Blogger]

==License==
[http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5]

==Skill Level==

You must be comfortable with editing CSS and your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==

Use this hack to hide all post content behind a link. When the link is clicked, the user will be sent to the post page, where the entire text of the post will become visible. The "read more" link will only appear on posts which have text marked up in a specific way, e.g. between specific tags.

==Method ==

See detailed instructions at the [http://nofancyname.blogspot.com/2005/02/making-expandable-blog-posts-in.html homepage], but in general:

# Enable Post Pages in your [[Blogger]] settings.
# Obtain code from the [http://nofancyname.blogspot.com/2005/02/making-expandable-blog-posts-in.html instructions].
# Insert some conditional tags surrounding styles into the stylesheet portion of your [[Blogger template]].
# Insert JavaScript snippets into the body area of your [[Blogger template]].
# Modify specific styles for links, if you wish.
# Re-publish your blog.
# Surround some text with a specific tag pair when you have extended text to include in your post.

==Sites Using This Hack==

* [http://nofancyname.blogspot.com No Fancy Name]
* [http://granolacrunchy.blogspot.com/ Crunchy Granola]
* [http://hapending.blogspot.com/ Happy Ending]
* [http://brightstarreignited.blogspot.com/ One Bright Star Reignited]
* [http://phantomscribbler.blogspot.com Phantom Scribbler]
* [http://playingschool.blogspot.com/ Playing School, Irreverently]
* [http://meayll.blogspot.com/ Reflective Ponderings]
* [http://dmorgen.blogspot.com Scrivenings]
* [http://sebew.blogspot.com/ Sendungsbewusstsein]
* [http://shakespearessister.blogspot.com/ Shakespeare's Sister]
* [http://thewebofbelief.blogspot.com/ The Web of Belief]
* [http://zerorezuk.blogspot.com/ Zero's World]
* [http://musings.about.foxtwo.cjb.net/ Elite's Musings]
* [http://crosswordfiend.blogspot.com/ Diary of a Crossword Fiend]
* [http://sabhlokcity.blogspot.com/ Thoughts on Freedom]
* [http://gashwingomes.blogspot.com/ Maior Autem His Est Caritas]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Expandable Posts]]

Making Expandable Blog Posts with Links

Jcmeloni — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 20:02:39 GMT

Jcmeloni: /* Sites Using This Hack */

==Platform==

For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==
Original code by [http://nerdierthanthou.nfshost.com/ Amit Upadhyay], How-To by [http://nofancyname.blogspot.com Julie Meloni]

==Homepage==

[http://nofancyname.blogspot.com/2005/02/making-expandable-blog-posts-in.html Making Expandable Blog Posts in Blogger]

==License==
[http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5]

==Skill Level==

You must be comfortable with editing CSS and your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==

Use this hack to hide all post content behind a link. When the link is clicked, the user will be sent to the post page, where the entire text of the post will become visible. The "read more" link will only appear on posts which have text marked up in a specific way, e.g. between specific tags.

==Method ==

See detailed instructions at the [http://nofancyname.blogspot.com/2005/02/making-expandable-blog-posts-in.html homepage], but in general:

# Enable Post Pages in your [[Blogger]] settings.
# Obtain code from the [http://nofancyname.blogspot.com/2005/02/making-expandable-blog-posts-in.html instructions].
# Insert some conditional tags surrounding styles into the stylesheet portion of your [[Blogger template]].
# Insert JavaScript snippets into the body area of your [[Blogger template]].
# Modify specific styles for links, if you wish.
# Re-publish your blog.
# Surround some text with a specific tag pair when you have extended text to include in your post.

==Sites Using This Hack==

* [http://nofancyname.blogspot.com No Fancy Name]
* [http://granolacrunchy.blogspot.com/ Crunchy Granola]
* [http://hapending.blogspot.com/ Happy Ending]
* [http://brightstarreignited.blogspot.com/ One Bright Star Reignited]
* [http://phantomscribbler.blogspot.com Phantom Scribbler]
* [http://playingschool.blogspot.com/ Playing School, Irreverently]
* [http://meayll.blogspot.com/ Reflective Ponderings]
* [http://dmorgen.blogspot.com Scrivenings]
* [http://sebew.blogspot.com/ Sendungsbewusstsein]
* [http://shakespearessister.blogspot.com/ Shakespeare's Sister]
* [http://thewebofbelief.blogspot.com/ The Web of Belief]
* [http://zerorezuk.blogspot.com/ Zero's World]
* [http://musings.about.foxtwo.cjb.net/ Elite's Musings]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Expandable Posts]]

One-click Notification

Jcmeloni — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 20:06:50 GMT

Jcmeloni:

==Platform==
For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==
Ramani Arunachalam (rarunach[at]gmail[dot]com)

==Skill Level==
You must be comfortable with editing your [[Blogger template]].

==Home Page==
[http://anniyalogam.com/blog/ One-click Notification]

==Description==
One-click notification can be used to keep your Blog's comments section lively. When somebody posts a comment in your blog and you respond to his question/comment, the commenter may not even see your response (unless he constantly monitors your blog). Sometimes, you type a long response and it goes into blackhole. With One-click notification, you can send an automated email message to the commenter with just one click. This message will contain your display name, your post's title and its permanent link so that the commenter can easily come back and see your response. Please note that notification can be sent only to those who have shared their email address in their [[Blogger]] profile. Here's a sample message.

"Venkataramani has responded to your comment on [http://anniyalogam.com/blog/ My new post]. Please click this link to see the response."

==Method==

# Obtain code from the [http://anniyalogam.com/oneclick.htm instructions].
# Insert code into your [[Blogger template]], per the instructions.
# Re-publish your blog.

==Sites Using This Hack==

* unknown

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

[[Category:Comments]]
[[Category:Hacks]]

JavaScript

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:46:27 GMT

Jcmeloni:

JavaScript is used as a client-side scripting language, and its use in [[Blogger]]-related hacks is plentiful.

Please see the Wikipedia entry for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javascript JavaScript], as it contains a wealth of information and links to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javascript#Reference_material reference material] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javascript#Tutorials tutorials].

JavaScript

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:46:07 GMT

Jcmeloni:

The typical implementation of JavaScript is as a client-side scripting language, and its use in [[Blogger]]-related hacks is plentiful.

Please see the Wikipedia entry for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javascript JavaScript], as it contains a wealth of information and links to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javascript#Reference_material reference material] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javascript#Tutorials tutorials].

Del.icio.us

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:42:10 GMT

Jcmeloni:

Del.icio.us is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_bookmarking social bookmarking] site; social bookmarking refers to the process of creating bookmarks—just like in a traditional web browser—but storing and categorizing them in an online repository and sharing them with others. Users who partake in social bookmarking offer their lists for subscription, and subscribe to the lists of others.

[http://del.icio.us/ De.icio.us] is often used as a third-party resource for adding functionality to your [[Blogger]] blog.

Comment Feeds Using Google Groups

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:37:26 GMT

Jcmeloni: /* Method */

==Platform==

For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==

[http://oksoft.blogspot.com/ Shantanu]

==Homepage==

[http://blogfresh.blogspot.com/2005/12/another-comment-feed-hack.html Another Comment Feed Hack]

==Skill Level==

You need only to be able to configure the email notification feature in [[Blogger]], and also create a [http://groups.google.com/ Google Group].

==Description==

This hack allows you to gather your comments and publish them in a purpose-created [http://groups.google.com/ Google Group]. Readers can subscribe to this group (via RSS feed or email), or you can import the feed of comments into your existing blogs.

==Method==

# Setup a new [http://groups.google.com/ Google Group] to hold your comments, e.g. ''MyGroup''.
# For your existing blogs, configure comment notification emails to forward comments to this new [http://groups.google.com/ Google Group]'s email address, e.g. ''MyGroup''<nowiki>@googlegroups.com</nowiki>.
# Using the Atom feed or RSS feed of the new group, publish the feed in your existing blogs with any of the RSS-to-Javascript services.

==Sites Using This Hack==

* [http://oksoft.blogspot.com/ Shantanu]
* [http://epangelical.blogspot.com/ Ipangelical]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==See Also==

* [[Comment Feeds Using Mail To RSS]]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Comments]]
[[Category:Feeds]]

Comment Feeds Using Google Groups

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:37:08 GMT

Jcmeloni: /* Description */

==Platform==

For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==

[http://oksoft.blogspot.com/ Shantanu]

==Homepage==

[http://blogfresh.blogspot.com/2005/12/another-comment-feed-hack.html Another Comment Feed Hack]

==Skill Level==

You need only to be able to configure the email notification feature in [[Blogger]], and also create a [http://groups.google.com/ Google Group].

==Description==

This hack allows you to gather your comments and publish them in a purpose-created [http://groups.google.com/ Google Group]. Readers can subscribe to this group (via RSS feed or email), or you can import the feed of comments into your existing blogs.

==Method==

# Setup a new [[Google Group]] to hold your comments, e.g. ''MyGroup''.
# For your existing blogs, configure comment notification emails to forward comments to this new [[Google Group]]'s email address, e.g. ''MyGroup''<nowiki>@googlegroups.com</nowiki>.
# Using the [[Atom feed]] or RSS feed of the new group, publish the feed in your existing blogs with any of the RSS-to-Javascript services.

==Sites Using This Hack==

* [http://oksoft.blogspot.com/ Shantanu]
* [http://epangelical.blogspot.com/ Ipangelical]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==See Also==

* [[Comment Feeds Using Mail To RSS]]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Comments]]
[[Category:Feeds]]

Comment Feeds Using Google Groups

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:36:55 GMT

Jcmeloni: /* Skill Level */

==Platform==

For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==

[http://oksoft.blogspot.com/ Shantanu]

==Homepage==

[http://blogfresh.blogspot.com/2005/12/another-comment-feed-hack.html Another Comment Feed Hack]

==Skill Level==

You need only to be able to configure the email notification feature in [[Blogger]], and also create a [http://groups.google.com/ Google Group].

==Description==

This hack allows you to gather your comments and publish them in a purpose-created [[Google Group]]. Readers can subscribe to this group (via RSS feed or email), or you can import the feed of comments into your existing blogs.

==Method==

# Setup a new [[Google Group]] to hold your comments, e.g. ''MyGroup''.
# For your existing blogs, configure comment notification emails to forward comments to this new [[Google Group]]'s email address, e.g. ''MyGroup''<nowiki>@googlegroups.com</nowiki>.
# Using the [[Atom feed]] or RSS feed of the new group, publish the feed in your existing blogs with any of the RSS-to-Javascript services.

==Sites Using This Hack==

* [http://oksoft.blogspot.com/ Shantanu]
* [http://epangelical.blogspot.com/ Ipangelical]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==See Also==

* [[Comment Feeds Using Mail To RSS]]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Comments]]
[[Category:Feeds]]

Categories Using del.icio.us

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:36:09 GMT

Jcmeloni: /* Descriptions & Methods */

==Platform==

For use with [[Blogger]] blogs, requires a [[Del.icio.us]] account.

==Authors==

* [http://tedernst.blogspot.com/ Ted Ernst]
* [http://deodorantforlunch.blogspot.com/ pace_tua]
* [http://www.kendyck.com/ Ken at Ken's Meme Deflector]
* [http://blogger-tricks.blogspot.com/ Peter of Blogger Tips & Tricks]
* [http://ecmanaut.blogspot.com/ Johan Sundström]

==Homepages==
* [http://tedernst.com/wp/?p=171 technorati and delicious tagging]

* [http://deodorantforlunch.blogspot.com/2005/06/blogger-categories-revamped.html Blogger Categories Revamped]

* [http://www.kendyck.com/2005/08/xblogthis-extended-blogthis-button.php XBlogThis!: An Extended BlogThis! Button]

* [http://blogger-tricks.blogspot.com/2006/05/creating-categories-step-by-step.html Creating categories step-by-step]

* [http://ecmanaut.blogspot.com/2005/11/blogger-publish-ping-and-categorizer.html Blogger publish ping and categorizer tool]

==Skill Level==

You must be comfortable with editing your [[Blogger template]] and using [[Del.icio.us]]. Some methods also require knowledge of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bookmarklet bookmarklets] or [[Greasemonkey]].

==Descriptions & Methods==

Following are several of the known ways to tag your blog posts on [[Del.icio.us]] for use as categories on your [[ Blogger]] blogs. Please visit the links below to obtain detailed instructions.

* [http://blogfresh.blogspot.com/2005/04/how-to-use-delicious-for-blogger.html Use the tag-making bookmarklet] written by Ted Ernst. After installing the bookmarklet, you write a post, use the bookmarklet to generate tags, and then paste the line of tag code into your post before you publish.

* [http://blogfresh.blogspot.com/2005/06/automating-categories.html Use pace_tua's upgraded bookmarklet], which generates the same code, but pastes it automatically into the [[Blogger]] "Create Post" link field and therefore includes it in your post without cutting and pasting. You'll need to change your blog settings to show the link field.

* [http://blogfresh.blogspot.com/2005/08/tagging-with-blogthis.html Especially for blogthis! users]: There's an extension bookmarklet out there for [[Blogger]]'s [http://help.blogger.com/bin/answer.py?answer=152 BlogThis!] that makes it possible to add tags to posts that you write that way. The script was written to generate [http://www.technorati.com/ Technorati] tags by [http://www.kendyck.com/ Ken at Ken's Meme Deflector]. If you want to post with BlogThis!but tag for categories too, this script can help.

* [http://blogger-tricks.blogspot.com/2006/05/creating-categories-step-by-step.html There is also a step-by-step tutorial] for tagging your posts using the [http://delicious.mozdev.org/ Del.icio.us Firefox extension]].

* [http://blogfresh.blogspot.com/2005/12/greasemonkey-method-update-for-firefox.html If you browse with Firefox]: Install the [[Greasemonkey]] extension, and then run a [[Greasemonkey]] script that will modify the [[Blogger]] "Create / Edit Post" post page to include a tag creator in the form. Then, just type your tags as you type your post! This method can be bookmarklet-free, because the script adds a "Bookmark to [[Del.icio.us]]" link to the [[Blogger]] publish notification window.

==Sites Using This Hack==

* unknown

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==See Also==
* [[Categories Using Post Template]]
* [[Categories Using Link Field]]
* [[Del.icio.us Tagrolls]]

[[Category:Hacks]] [[Category:Categories]]

Categories Using del.icio.us

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:35:27 GMT

Jcmeloni: /* Descriptions & Methods */

==Platform==

For use with [[Blogger]] blogs, requires a [[Del.icio.us]] account.

==Authors==

* [http://tedernst.blogspot.com/ Ted Ernst]
* [http://deodorantforlunch.blogspot.com/ pace_tua]
* [http://www.kendyck.com/ Ken at Ken's Meme Deflector]
* [http://blogger-tricks.blogspot.com/ Peter of Blogger Tips & Tricks]
* [http://ecmanaut.blogspot.com/ Johan Sundström]

==Homepages==
* [http://tedernst.com/wp/?p=171 technorati and delicious tagging]

* [http://deodorantforlunch.blogspot.com/2005/06/blogger-categories-revamped.html Blogger Categories Revamped]

* [http://www.kendyck.com/2005/08/xblogthis-extended-blogthis-button.php XBlogThis!: An Extended BlogThis! Button]

* [http://blogger-tricks.blogspot.com/2006/05/creating-categories-step-by-step.html Creating categories step-by-step]

* [http://ecmanaut.blogspot.com/2005/11/blogger-publish-ping-and-categorizer.html Blogger publish ping and categorizer tool]

==Skill Level==

You must be comfortable with editing your [[Blogger template]] and using [[Del.icio.us]]. Some methods also require knowledge of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bookmarklet bookmarklets] or [[Greasemonkey]].

==Descriptions & Methods==

Following are several of the known ways to tag your blog posts on [[Del.icio.us]] for use as categories on your [[ Blogger]] blogs. Please visit the links below to obtain detailed instructions.

* [http://blogfresh.blogspot.com/2005/04/how-to-use-delicious-for-blogger.html Use the tag-making bookmarklet] written by Ted Ernst. After installing the bookmarklet, you write a post, use the bookmarklet to generate tags, and then paste the line of tag code into your post before you publish.

* [http://blogfresh.blogspot.com/2005/06/automating-categories.html Use pace_tua's upgraded bookmarklet], which generates the same code, but pastes it automatically into the [[Blogger]] "Create Post" link field and therefore includes it in your post without cutting and pasting. You'll need to change your blog settings to show the link field.

* [http://blogfresh.blogspot.com/2005/08/tagging-with-blogthis.html Especially for blogthis! users]: There's an extension bookmarklet out there for [[Blogger]]'s [http://help.blogger.com/bin/answer.py?answer=152 BlogThis!] that makes it possible to add tags to posts that you write that way. The script was written to generate [[Technorati]] tags by [http://www.kendyck.com/ Ken at Ken's Meme Deflector]. If you want to post with BlogThis!but tag for categories too, this script can help.

* [http://blogger-tricks.blogspot.com/2006/05/creating-categories-step-by-step.html There is also a step-by-step tutorial] for tagging your posts using the [http://delicious.mozdev.org/ Del.icio.us Firefox extension]].

* [http://blogfresh.blogspot.com/2005/12/greasemonkey-method-update-for-firefox.html If you browse with Firefox]: Install the [[Greasemonkey]] extension, and then run a [[Greasemonkey]] script that will modify the [[Blogger]] "Create / Edit Post" post page to include a tag creator in the form. Then, just type your tags as you type your post! This method can be bookmarklet-free, because the script adds a "Bookmark to [[Del.icio.us]]" link to the [[Blogger]] publish notification window.

==Sites Using This Hack==

* unknown

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==See Also==
* [[Categories Using Post Template]]
* [[Categories Using Link Field]]
* [[Del.icio.us Tagrolls]]

[[Category:Hacks]] [[Category:Categories]]

Backup Your Blog

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:34:42 GMT

Jcmeloni: /* Description */

==Platform==

For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==

[http://ecmanaut.blogspot.com/ Johan Sundstrom]

==Homepage==

[http://ecmanaut.blogspot.com/2006/01/backing-up-your-blogger-blogs.html Backing up your Blogger blogs]

==Skill Level==

You must be comfortable with cutting, pasting, and saving HTML / XML documents.

==Description==

Saves a copy of the last 100 posts that appear in your [[Blogger]] Atom feed.

==Method==

(See complete instructions at the [http://ecmanaut.blogspot.com/2006/01/backing-up-your-blogger-blogs.html homepage].)
# Login to [[Blogger]]'s feed page.
# Access your 100 most recent posts.
# Copy the specified URL into the address bar of your browser.
# Save the resulting page.

==Sites Using This Hack==

* unknown

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==See Also==

* [http://help.blogger.com/bin/answer.py?answer=130&query=backup&topic=0&type=f "How Do I Create a Backup of my Entire Blog" in Blogger Help]

[[Category: Hacks]]
[[Category: Backups]]

Run feed through Feedburner

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:34:29 GMT

Jcmeloni: /* Description */

==Platform==

For use with [[Blogger]] blogs, requires a [http://www.feedburner.com Feedburner] account.

==Author==

[http://www.feedburner.com/ Feedburner Team]

==Homepage==

[http://www.feedburner.com/fb/a/help/blogger_quickstart Quick Start for Blogger]

==Skill Level==

You must be comfortable with editing your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==
Run your [[Blogger]] Atom feed through [http://www.feedburner.com/ Feedburner] to access the service's features and statistics.

==Method==
Follow the [http://www.feedburner.com/fb/a/help/blogger_Quick Start for Blogger] to burn your feed and learn how to edit the autodiscovery tags in your [[Blogger template]].

==Sites Using This Hack==

* numerous!

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

[[category: hacks]]
[[category:feeds]]

Comment Feed Using Another Blog

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:33:44 GMT

Jcmeloni: /* Method */

==Platform==

For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==

[http://labnol.blogspot.com/ Amit Argawal]

==Homepage==

[http://labnol.blogspot.com/2005/10/movable-type-recent-comments-in.html Movable Type Recent Comments in Blogger]

==Skill Level==

You need only to create a new [[Blogger]] blog and configure the post-via-email settings.

==Description==

This hack allows you to gather your comments and publish them in a separate, purpose-created blog. Readers can subscribe to this blog or you can import the feed of comments into your existing blogs.

==Method==
# Setup a new [[Blogger]] blog to hold your comments.
# Specify a Mail-to-Blogger email address for this new blog.
# For your existing blogs, setup comment notification emails to forward comments to this new Mail-to-Blogger address.
# Using the Atom or RSS feed of the new blog, publish the feed in your existing blogs with any of the RSS-to-Javascript services.

NB: [[Blogger]] will not allow a blogspot.com email address for comment notification. Instead, use an email account that will allow rule-based forwarding such as GMail.

==Sites Using This Hack==

* [http://labnol.blogspot.com/ Digital Inspiration]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==See Also==

* [[Comment Feeds Using Mail To RSS]]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Comments]]
[[Category:Feeds]]

Blogger NavBar

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:31:09 GMT

Jcmeloni:

The Blogger NavBar is a standard part of the [[Blogger template]]. It contains quick links to the [[Blogger]] main page, a search form for the specific blog you’re viewing as well as all blogs indexed by Google, the ability to flag content as objectionable, and a link to the Next Blog feature, which takes you to a randomly selected blog that might not be new to you. All blog readers can take advantage of the search and navigational links in the Blogger NavBar, not only those who have blogs, because the Blogger NavBar sits at the top of your blog waiting for someone to use it.

Blogger template

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:29:48 GMT

Jcmeloni:

The Blogger template is the heart of all your bloggy action. Unlike other blogging platforms, your [[Blogger]] blog is managed through one template. This template contains a mixture of [[JavaScript]], CSS, HTML, and [[Blogger]]-specific conditional template tags.

For more information on the Blogger Template, see the following items in [http://help.blogger.com/ Blogger Help]:
* [http://help.blogger.com/bin/topic.py?topic=22 Blogger Help: Templates] contains twenty or so frequently asked (and basic) questions about the Blogger Template.
* [http://help.blogger.com/bin/topic.py?topic=39 Blogger Help: Template Tags] contains advanced template-related information—likely of most use to readers of this Wiki—such as [http://help.blogger.com/bin/answer.py?answer=778&topic=39 definitions of template tags] and information regarding [http://help.blogger.com/bin/answer.py?answer=742&topic=39 conditional tags].

Google Blog Search

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:28:08 GMT

Jcmeloni:

Google Blog Search uses Google's search technology but applies it only to blogs. When searching with Google Blog Search, results include all blogs, not just those published through [[Blogger]].

Although you can use Google Blog Search [http://search.blogger.com/ directly], an interface to search also appears in the [[Blogger NavBar]], allowing you to quickly search within a specific blog, or all blogs, when browsing blogs which have maintained the [[Blogger NavBar]] in the [[Blogger template]].

[http://help.blogger.com/ Blogger Help] contains a separate section for [http://help.blogger.com/bin/answer.py?answer=1224 frequently asked questions regarding Blog Search].

Firefox

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:21:29 GMT

Jcmeloni:

Firefox is the free web browser from the [http://www.mozilla.com/about/ Mozilla Corporation].

[http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/ Learn more] about Firefox or [http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/all.html download Firefox] now!

Firefox

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:20:19 GMT

Jcmeloni:

Firefox is the free web browser from the [http://www.mozilla.com/about/ Mozilla Corporation].

[http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/ Learn more and download Firefox now!]

Greasemonkey

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:16:18 GMT

Jcmeloni:

Greasemonkey is a [[Firefox]] extension that allows the user to inegrate DHTML "user scripts" into their browser, which in turn change the design, interaction, and general behavior of a web site.

For more information on Greasemonkey, please visit the [http://greasemonkey.mozdev.org/ Greasemonkey web site] on moxdev.org.

Blogger Template

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:11:41 GMT

Jcmeloni:

The Blogger Template is the heart of all your bloggy action. Unlike other blogging platforms, your [[Blogger]] blog is managed through one template. This template contains a mixture of [[JavaScript]], CSS, HTML, and [[Blogger]]-specific conditional template tags.

For more information on the Blogger Template, see the following items in [http://help.blogger.com/ Blogger Help]:
* [http://help.blogger.com/bin/topic.py?topic=22 Blogger Help: Templates] contains twenty or so frequently asked (and basic) questions about the Blogger Template.
* [http://help.blogger.com/bin/topic.py?topic=39 Blogger Help: Template Tags] contains advanced template-related information—likely of most use to readers of this Wiki—such as [http://help.blogger.com/bin/answer.py?answer=778&topic=39 definitions of template tags] and information regarding [http://help.blogger.com/bin/answer.py?answer=742&topic=39 conditional tags].

Blogger

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:03:06 GMT

Jcmeloni:

[http://www.blogger.com Blogger] is the blogging platform developed by Pyra Labs in August of 1999. In 2002, [http://www.google.com Google] [http://web.archive.org/web/20031008161432/http://weblog.siliconvalley.com/column/dangillmor/archives/000802.shtml bought Pyra Labs] and the rest is history.

The Blogger Team at [http://www.google.com Google] maintains several helpful resources for users:

* [http://help.blogger.com/ Blogger Help] contains the official Blogger documentation and list of Blogger How-To documents. You can also contact Blogger Support via links found here.

* [http://www.blogger.com/knowledge/ Blogger Knowledge] contains articles written by Blogger developers.

* [http://buzz.blogspot.com/ Blogger Buzz] is a group blog maintained by Blogger developers that posts items of interest which are generally Blogger-related.

* [http://status.blogger.com/ Blogger Status] contains notifications of scheduled Blogger downtime, explanations for unscheduled outages, information about upgrades, and so on. If Blogger is acting wonky for you, this should be the first place you check to rule out any upgrades in progress.

Making Expandable Zones Within a Post

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:50:49 GMT

Jcmeloni: /* Author */

==Platform==

For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==

[http://categories.blogspot.com/ Gaby de Wilde]

==Homepage==

[http://categories.blogspot.com/2005/12/how-to-make-expandable-post-zones.html#comments How to Make Expandable Post Zones]

==Skill Level==

You must be comfortable with editing CSS and your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==

Use this hack add expandable areas of text within a single post.

==Method ==

(See complete instructions at the [http://categories.blogspot.com/2005/12/how-to-make-expandable-post-zones.html homepage].)

# Obtain code from the [http://categories.blogspot.com/2005/12/how-to-make-expandable-post-zones.html instructions].
# Insert styles into the stylesheet portion of your [[Blogger template]], per the instructions.
# Insert JavaScript snippet into the head element of your [[Blogger template]], per the instructions.
# Re-publish your blog.
# Use specific markup in your post, per the instructions.

==Sites Using This Hack==

* [http://categories.blogspot.com/ Blogger Categories] (not affiliated with Google)

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Expandable Posts]]

Making Expandable Zones Within a Post

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:50:14 GMT

Jcmeloni:

==Platform==

For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==

[http://categories.blogspot.com/ Blogger Categories] (not affiliated with Google)

==Homepage==

[http://categories.blogspot.com/2005/12/how-to-make-expandable-post-zones.html#comments How to Make Expandable Post Zones]

==Skill Level==

You must be comfortable with editing CSS and your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==

Use this hack add expandable areas of text within a single post.

==Method ==

(See complete instructions at the [http://categories.blogspot.com/2005/12/how-to-make-expandable-post-zones.html homepage].)

# Obtain code from the [http://categories.blogspot.com/2005/12/how-to-make-expandable-post-zones.html instructions].
# Insert styles into the stylesheet portion of your [[Blogger template]], per the instructions.
# Insert JavaScript snippet into the head element of your [[Blogger template]], per the instructions.
# Re-publish your blog.
# Use specific markup in your post, per the instructions.

==Sites Using This Hack==

* [http://categories.blogspot.com/ Blogger Categories] (not affiliated with Google)

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Expandable Posts]]

Making Expandable Blog Posts with Links

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:45:10 GMT

Jcmeloni:

==Platform==

For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==
Original code by [http://nerdierthanthou.nfshost.com/ Amit Upadhyay], How-To by [http://nofancyname.blogspot.com Julie Meloni]

==Homepage==

[http://nofancyname.blogspot.com/2005/02/making-expandable-blog-posts-in.html Making Expandable Blog Posts in Blogger]

==License==
[http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5]

==Skill Level==

You must be comfortable with editing CSS and your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==

Use this hack to hide all post content behind a link. When the link is clicked, the user will be sent to the post page, where the entire text of the post will become visible. The "read more" link will only appear on posts which have text marked up in a specific way, e.g. between specific tags.

==Method ==

See detailed instructions at the [http://nofancyname.blogspot.com/2005/02/making-expandable-blog-posts-in.html homepage], but in general:

# Enable Post Pages in your [[Blogger]] settings.
# Obtain code from the [http://nofancyname.blogspot.com/2005/02/making-expandable-blog-posts-in.html instructions].
# Insert some conditional tags surrounding styles into the stylesheet portion of your [[Blogger template]].
# Insert JavaScript snippets into the body area of your [[Blogger template]].
# Modify specific styles for links, if you wish.
# Re-publish your blog.
# Surround some text with a specific tag pair when you have extended text to include in your post.

==Sites Using This Hack==

* [http://nofancyname.blogspot.com No Fancy Name]
* [http://granolacrunchy.blogspot.com/ Crunchy Granola]
* [http://hapending.blogspot.com/ Happy Ending]
* [http://brightstarreignited.blogspot.com/ One Bright Star Reignited]
* [http://phantomscribbler.blogspot.com Phantom Scribbler]
* [http://pixnaps.blogspot.com/ Philosophy, Etc.]
* [http://playingschool.blogspot.com/ Playing School, Irreverently]
* [http://meayll.blogspot.com/ Reflective Ponderings]
* [http://dmorgen.blogspot.com Scrivenings]
* [http://sebew.blogspot.com/ Sendungsbewusstsein]
* [http://shakespearessister.blogspot.com/ Shakespeare's Sister]
* [http://thewebofbelief.blogspot.com/ The Web of Belief]
* [http://zerorezuk.blogspot.com/ Zero's World]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Expandable Posts]]

Making Expandable Blog Posts with Links

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:43:34 GMT

Jcmeloni:

==Platform==

For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==
Original code by [http://nerdierthanthou.nfshost.com/ Amit Upadhyay], How-To by [http://nofancyname.blogspot.com Julie Meloni]

==Homepage==

[http://nofancyname.blogspot.com/2005/02/making-expandable-blog-posts-in.html Making Expandable Blog Posts in Blogger]

==Skill Level==

You must be comfortable with editing CSS and your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==

Use this hack to hide all post content behind a link. When the link is clicked, the user will be sent to the post page, where the entire text of the post will become visible. The "read more" link will only appear on posts which have text marked up in a specific way, e.g. between specific tags.

==Method ==

See detailed instructions at the [http://nofancyname.blogspot.com/2005/02/making-expandable-blog-posts-in.html homepage, but in general:

# Enable Post Pages in your [[Blogger]] settings.
# Obtain code from the [http://nofancyname.blogspot.com/2005/02/making-expandable-blog-posts-in.html instructions].
# Insert some conditional tags surrounding styles into the stylesheet portion of your [[Blogger template]].
# Insert JavaScript snippets into the body area of your [[Blogger template]].
# Modify specific styles for links, if you wish.
# Re-publish your blog.
# Surround some text with a specific tag pair when you have extended text to include in your post.

==Sites Using This Hack==

* [http://nofancyname.blogspot.com No Fancy Name
* [http://granolacrunchy.blogspot.com/ Crunchy Granola]
* [http://hapending.blogspot.com/ Happy Ending]
* [http://brightstarreignited.blogspot.com/ One Bright Star Reignited]
* [http://phantomscribbler.blogspot.com Phantom Scribbler]
* [http://pixnaps.blogspot.com/ Philosophy, Etc.]
* [http://playingschool.blogspot.com/ Playing School, Irreverently]
* [http://meayll.blogspot.com/ Reflective Ponderings]
* [http://dmorgen.blogspot.com Scrivenings]
* [http://sebew.blogspot.com/ Sendungsbewusstsein]
* [http://shakespearessister.blogspot.com/ Shakespeare's Sister]
* [http://thewebofbelief.blogspot.com/ The Web of Belief]
* [http://zerorezuk.blogspot.com/ Zero's World]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Expandable Posts]]

Inline Post Expansion

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:26:03 GMT

Jcmeloni: /* See Also */

==Version==

2.0

==Platform==

For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==

[http://the-lastword.blogspot.com/ Aditya]

==Homepage==

[http://the-lastword.blogspot.com/2006/04/expandable-posts-version-20.html Expandable Posts Version 2.0]

==Skill Level==

You must be comfortable with editing your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==

Use this hack to hide some post content behind a link. When the link is clicked, the remaining text of the post will become visible. The "read more" link will only appear on posts which have text marked up in a specific way, e.g. between
[hide][/hide] text.

==Method ==

(See complete instructions at the [http://the-lastword.blogspot.com/2006/04/expandable-posts-version-20.html homepage].)

# Obtain code from the [http://the-lastword.blogspot.com/2006/04/expandable-posts-version-20.html instructions].
# Insert [[JavaScript]] snippet into tyour [[Blogger template]], per the instructions.
# Re-publish your blog.
# Surround some text with a specific [hide][/hide] text when you have extended text to include in your post.

==Sites Using This Hack==

* [http://thoughts-that-count.blogspot.com/ Thought that Counts]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==See Also==
* [[Expandable Post Summaries]]
* [[Add Show - Hide Links in Posts]]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Expandable Posts]]

Inline Post Expansion

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:24:46 GMT

Jcmeloni: /* Description */

==Version==

2.0

==Platform==

For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==

[http://the-lastword.blogspot.com/ Aditya]

==Homepage==

[http://the-lastword.blogspot.com/2006/04/expandable-posts-version-20.html Expandable Posts Version 2.0]

==Skill Level==

You must be comfortable with editing your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==

Use this hack to hide some post content behind a link. When the link is clicked, the remaining text of the post will become visible. The "read more" link will only appear on posts which have text marked up in a specific way, e.g. between
[hide][/hide] text.

==Method ==

(See complete instructions at the [http://the-lastword.blogspot.com/2006/04/expandable-posts-version-20.html homepage].)

# Obtain code from the [http://the-lastword.blogspot.com/2006/04/expandable-posts-version-20.html instructions].
# Insert [[JavaScript]] snippet into tyour [[Blogger template]], per the instructions.
# Re-publish your blog.
# Surround some text with a specific [hide][/hide] text when you have extended text to include in your post.

==Sites Using This Hack==

* [http://thoughts-that-count.blogspot.com/ Thought that Counts]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==See Also==
* [[Expandable Post Summaries]]
* [[Show - Hide Links in Posts]]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Expandable Posts]]

Inline Post Expansion

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:24:22 GMT

Jcmeloni:

==Version==

2.0

==Platform==

For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==

[http://the-lastword.blogspot.com/ Aditya]

==Homepage==

[http://the-lastword.blogspot.com/2006/04/expandable-posts-version-20.html Expandable Posts Version 2.0]

==Skill Level==

You must be comfortable with editing your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==

Use this hack to hide some post content behind a link. When the link is clicked, the remaining text of the post will become visible. The "read more" link will only appear on posts which have text marked up in a specific way, e.g. within
the [hide][/hide] tag pair.

==Method ==

(See complete instructions at the [http://the-lastword.blogspot.com/2006/04/expandable-posts-version-20.html homepage].)

# Obtain code from the [http://the-lastword.blogspot.com/2006/04/expandable-posts-version-20.html instructions].
# Insert [[JavaScript]] snippet into tyour [[Blogger template]], per the instructions.
# Re-publish your blog.
# Surround some text with a specific [hide][/hide] text when you have extended text to include in your post.

==Sites Using This Hack==

* [http://thoughts-that-count.blogspot.com/ Thought that Counts]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==See Also==
* [[Expandable Post Summaries]]
* [[Show - Hide Links in Posts]]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Expandable Posts]]

Randomise Header Graphic or Tag Line with .js

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:15:41 GMT

Jcmeloni: /* Home Page */

==Platform==
This feature is available for use with any blog platform, although the instructions in this hack are written for use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==
[http://nofancyname.blogspot.com/ Julie Meloni]

==Home Page==
[http://nofancyname.blogspot.com/2005/11/using-javascript-to-randomize-things.html Using JavaScript to Tandomize Things in Your Blog Template]

==License==
[http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5]

==Skill Level==
You must be comfortable with editing [[JavaScript]] and your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==
This how-to describes a method of randomizing header images or taglines (or both) using [[JavaScript]].

==Method==
(See detailed instructions at the [http://nofancyname.blogspot.com/2005/11/using-javascript-to-randomize-things.html homepage].)

# Obtain code from the [http://nofancyname.blogspot.com/2005/11/using-javascript-to-randomize-things.html instructions].
# Edit the code as appropriate to your set of header images and/or taglines.
# Insert [[JavaScript]] snippet into the head element of your [[Blogger template]], per the instructions.
# Insert [[JavaScript]] into the body element of your [[Blogger template]], per the instructions.
# Re-publish your blog.

==Sites Using This Hack==
* [http://www.kinesthesis.blogspot.com/ Kinesthesis Breakthrough]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==Screenshot of Hack in Use==
[[Image:Nofancyname300.jpg|Randomised Header Image]]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Layout]]

Randomise Header Graphic or Tag Line with .js

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:15:15 GMT

Jcmeloni:

==Platform==
This feature is available for use with any blog platform, although the instructions in this hack are written for use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==
[http://nofancyname.blogspot.com/ Julie Meloni]

==Home Page==
[http://nofancyname.blogspot.com/2005/11/using-javascript-to-randomize-things.html using javascript to randomize things in your blog template]

==License==
[http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5]

==Skill Level==
You must be comfortable with editing [[JavaScript]] and your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==
This how-to describes a method of randomizing header images or taglines (or both) using [[JavaScript]].

==Method==
(See detailed instructions at the [http://nofancyname.blogspot.com/2005/11/using-javascript-to-randomize-things.html homepage].)

# Obtain code from the [http://nofancyname.blogspot.com/2005/11/using-javascript-to-randomize-things.html instructions].
# Edit the code as appropriate to your set of header images and/or taglines.
# Insert [[JavaScript]] snippet into the head element of your [[Blogger template]], per the instructions.
# Insert [[JavaScript]] into the body element of your [[Blogger template]], per the instructions.
# Re-publish your blog.

==Sites Using This Hack==
* [http://www.kinesthesis.blogspot.com/ Kinesthesis Breakthrough]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==Screenshot of Hack in Use==
[[Image:Nofancyname300.jpg|Randomised Header Image]]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Layout]]

How To Install A New Graphic Header

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:10:38 GMT

Jcmeloni: /* Platform */

==Platform==
For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==
[http://gtdwannabe.blogspot.com/ GTDWannabe]

==Homepage==
[http://gtdwannabe.blogspot.com/2005/08/new-header-graphic.html New Header Graphic]

==Skill Level==
You must be comfortable with editing your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==
This hack shows you how to change your graphic header within your [[Blogger template]].

==Method==
(See complete instructions at the [http://gtdwannabe.blogspot.com/2005/08/new-header-graphic.html homepage].)

# Upload your new graphic to an accessible server.
# Copy, customize and place script in your [[Blogger template]], per the instructions.
# Re-publish your blog.

==Sites Using This Hack==
* [http://gtdwannabe.blogspot.com/ GTD WannaBe]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==Screenshot of Hack in Use==
[[Image:Gtdwannabe300.jpg|Change Header Image]]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Graphics]]
[[Category:Header]]

How To Install A New Graphic Header

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:10:27 GMT

Jcmeloni:

Display Random Images via JavaScript

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:07:20 GMT

Jcmeloni:

==Platform==
This hack can be used for any blog or web site although the instructions below are specific to [[Blogger]] blogs; requires specific names for uploaded images.

==Author==
[http://willmaster.com/ William Bontrager]

==Homepage==
[http://www.web-source.net/web_development/random_images.htm Display Random Images within Your Web Page]

==Skill Level==
You must be comfortable with editing your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==
Allows you to display random images within a web page.

==Method==
(See complete instructions at the [http://www.web-source.net/web_development/random_images.htm homepage].)
# Create a set of images following specific naming conventions, and upload them to an accessible server.
# Copy, customize and place script in your [[Blogger template]], per the instructions.
# Re-publish your blog.

==Sites Using This Hack==
* [http://willmaster.com/possibilities/demo/ri.shtml Possibilities Ezine]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==Screenshot of Hack in Use==
[[Image:Willmaster300.jpg|Random Image]]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Graphics]]
[[Category:JavaScript]]

Fresh FlickrFont From Feeds

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:03:32 GMT

Jcmeloni: /* Screenshot Of Hack In Use */

==Platform==
This feature is available for use with any blog platform, although the instructions in this hack are written for use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==
[http://ghill.customer.netspace.net.au Greg Hill]

==Homepage==
[http://blogfresh.blogspot.com/2006/02/fresh-flickrfont-from-feeds.html Fresh FlickrFont From Feeds]

==License==
[http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.1/au/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.1 Australia]

==Skill Level==
You must be comfortable with editing your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==
Replaces specifically marked-up text with [http://ghill.customer.netspace.net.au/flickrfont/ FlickrFonts] via [http://www.flickr.com Flickr] feeds.

==Method==
See the complete instructions at the [http://blogfresh.blogspot.com/2006/02/fresh-flickrfont-from-feeds.html homepage], but in general:
# Choose between static and dynamic text replacement.
# If static, enter text into form at [http://ghill.customer.netspace.net.au/flickrfont/ FlickrFont] and copy and paste this code block into your [[Blogger template]].
# If dynamic, you will have to add a specific snippet of [[JavaScript]] and other code to your [[Blogger template]].
# Re-publish your blog.

==Sites Using This Hack==
* [http://ideant.typepad.com/ideant/ IDEANT]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==Screenshot of Hack in Use==
[[Image:Ideant300.jpg|Flickr Font]]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Graphics]]
[[Category:Flickr]]

Scrolling Lists In Your Sidebar

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:03:15 GMT

Jcmeloni: /* Screenshot of Hack in Action */

==Platform==
For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==
[http://www.wilkinsons.com/Bananna/index.html Bananna Stew]

==HomePage==
[http://www.wilkinsons.com/Bananna/2005/08/dynamic-scrolling-lists-in-blogger.html Dynamic Scrolling Lists in Blogger Template Sidebar]

==Skill Level==
You must be comfortable with editing CSS and your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==
Adds a scrolling list in your template sidebar.

==Method==

See the detailed instructions for template editing at the [http://www.wilkinsons.com/Bananna/2005/08/dynamic-scrolling-lists-in-blogger.html homepage].

==Sites Using This Hack==
* [http://www.wilkinsons.com/Bananna/index.html Bananna Stew]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==Screenshot of Hack in Use==
[[Image:Banannastew300.jpg|Scrolling Sidebar]]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Layout]]

Fresh FlickrFont From Feeds

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:02:13 GMT

Jcmeloni: /* Method */

==Platform==
This feature is available for use with any blog platform, although the instructions in this hack are written for use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==
[http://ghill.customer.netspace.net.au Greg Hill]

==Homepage==
[http://blogfresh.blogspot.com/2006/02/fresh-flickrfont-from-feeds.html Fresh FlickrFont From Feeds]

==License==
[http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.1/au/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.1 Australia]

==Skill Level==
You must be comfortable with editing your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==
Replaces specifically marked-up text with [http://ghill.customer.netspace.net.au/flickrfont/ FlickrFonts] via [http://www.flickr.com Flickr] feeds.

==Method==
See the complete instructions at the [http://blogfresh.blogspot.com/2006/02/fresh-flickrfont-from-feeds.html homepage], but in general:
# Choose between static and dynamic text replacement.
# If static, enter text into form at [http://ghill.customer.netspace.net.au/flickrfont/ FlickrFont] and copy and paste this code block into your [[Blogger template]].
# If dynamic, you will have to add a specific snippet of [[JavaScript]] and other code to your [[Blogger template]].
# Re-publish your blog.

==Sites Using This Hack==
* [http://ideant.typepad.com/ideant/ IDEANT]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==Screenshot Of Hack In Use==
[[Image:Ideant300.jpg|Flickr Font]]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Graphics]]
[[Category:Flickr]]

Fresh FlickrFont From Feeds

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:01:59 GMT

Jcmeloni:

==Platform==
This feature is available for use with any blog platform, although the instructions in this hack are written for use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==
[http://ghill.customer.netspace.net.au Greg Hill]

==Homepage==
[http://blogfresh.blogspot.com/2006/02/fresh-flickrfont-from-feeds.html Fresh FlickrFont From Feeds]

==License==
[http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.1/au/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.1 Australia]

==Skill Level==
You must be comfortable with editing your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==
Replaces specifically marked-up text with [http://ghill.customer.netspace.net.au/flickrfont/ FlickrFonts] via [http://www.flickr.com Flickr] feeds.

==Method==
See the complete instructions at the [http://blogfresh.blogspot.com/2006/02/fresh-flickrfont-from-feeds.htmlhomepage], but in general:
# Choose between static and dynamic text replacement.
# If static, enter text into form at [http://ghill.customer.netspace.net.au/flickrfont/ FlickrFont] and copy and paste this code block into your [[Blogger template]].
# If dynamic, you will have to add a specific snippet of [[JavaScript]] and other code to your [[Blogger template]].
# Re-publish your blog.

==Sites Using This Hack==
* [http://ideant.typepad.com/ideant/ IDEANT]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==Screenshot Of Hack In Use==
[[Image:Ideant300.jpg|Flickr Font]]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Graphics]]
[[Category:Flickr]]

Fresh FlickrFont From Feeds

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:00:07 GMT

Jcmeloni:

==Platform==
This feature is available for use with any blog platform, although the instructions in this hack are written for use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==
[http://ghill.customer.netspace.net.au Greg Hill]

==Homepage==
[http://blogfresh.blogspot.com/2006/02/fresh-flickrfont-from-feeds.html Fresh FlickrFont From Feeds]

==Skill Level==
You must be comfortable with editing your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==
Replaces specifically marked-up text with FlickrFonts via [http://www.flickr.com Flickr] feeds.

==Method==
See the complete instructions at the [http://blogfresh.blogspot.com/2006/02/fresh-flickrfont-from-feeds.htmlhomepage], but in general:
# Choose between static and dynamic text replacement.
# If static, enter text into form at [http://ghill.customer.netspace.net.au/flickrfont/ FlickrFont] and copy and paste this code block into your [[Blogger template]].
# If dynamic, you will have to add a specific snippet of [[JavaScript]] and other code to your [[Blogger template]].
# Re-publish your blog.

==Sites Using This Hack==
* [http://ideant.typepad.com/ideant/ IDEANT]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==Screenshot Of Hack In Use==
[[Image:Ideant300.jpg|Flickr Font]]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Graphics]]
[[Category:Flickr]]

Scrolling Lists In Your Sidebar

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 15:20:49 GMT

Jcmeloni:

==Platform==
For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==
[http://www.wilkinsons.com/Bananna/index.html Bananna Stew]

==HomePage==
[http://www.wilkinsons.com/Bananna/2005/08/dynamic-scrolling-lists-in-blogger.html Dynamic Scrolling Lists in Blogger Template Sidebar]

==Skill Level==
You must be comfortable with editing CSS and your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==
Adds a scrolling list in your template sidebar.

==Method==

See the detailed instructions for template editing at the [http://www.wilkinsons.com/Bananna/2005/08/dynamic-scrolling-lists-in-blogger.html homepage].

==Sites Using This Hack==
* [http://www.wilkinsons.com/Bananna/index.html Bananna Stew]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==Screenshot of Hack in Action==
[[Image:Banannastew300.jpg|Scrolling Sidebar]]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Layout]]

Scrolling Lists In Your Sidebar

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 15:20:00 GMT

Jcmeloni:

==Platform==
For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==
[http://www.wilkinsons.com/Bananna/index.html Bananna Stew]

==HomePage==
[http://www.wilkinsons.com/Bananna/2005/08/dynamic-scrolling-lists-in-blogger.html Dynamic Scrolling Lists in Blogger Template Sidebar]

==Skill Level==
You must be comfortable with editing CSS and your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==
Adds a scrolling list in your template sidebar.

==Method==

See the detailed instructions for template editing at the [http://www.wilkinsons.com/Bananna/2005/08/dynamic-scrolling-lists-in-blogger.html homepage].

==Sites Using This Hack==
* [http://www.wilkinsons.com/Bananna/index.html Bananna Stew]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==Screenshot of Hack in Action==
[[Image:Banannastew300.jpg|Scrolling Sidebar]]

[[Category:Layout]]

Change Your Template Overview

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 15:14:20 GMT

Jcmeloni:

==Platform==
For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==
John from [http://blogfresh.blogspot.com FreshBlog]

==Homepage==
[http://blogfresh.blogspot.com/2005/08/blogger-hacks-series-change-your.html Blogger Hacks: The Series - Change your Template]

==Skill Level==
You must be comfortable with editing CSS and your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==
An overview of how to change and install a new Blogger template.

==Method==
All that is necessary to change a template is to copy and paste new template code into the [[Blogger]] template editor. However, this post provides instructions and best practices for use when changing your template.

==See Also==
* [http://help.blogger.com/bin/answer.py?answer=627&topic=22 Blogger Help - Templates]
* [http://help.blogger.com/bin/answer.py?answer=627&topic=22 Blogger Help - Templates FAQ]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Layout]]
[[Category:Templates]]

Javascript Implementation of Recent Comments

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 15:10:42 GMT

Jcmeloni:

==Platform==
For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==
[http://www.blogger.com/profile/10574662 Robin]

==Homepage==
[http://noisetheatre.blogspot.com/2005/11/javascript-implementation-of-recent.html Javascript Implementation of Recent Comments]

==Skill Level==
You must be comfortable with editing your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==
Retrieve most recent comments via [[JavaScript]].

==Method==
(See complete instructions at the [http://noisetheatre.blogspot.com/2005/11/javascript-implementation-of-recent.html homepage].)

# Obtain code from the [http://noisetheatre.blogspot.com/2005/11/javascript-implementation-of-recent.html instructions].
# Insert JavaScript snippet into the head element of your [[Blogger template]].
# Insert template code into the body element of your [[Blogger template]].
# Re-publish your blog.

==Sites Using This Hack==
* [http://noisetheatre.blogspot.com/ Noise Theatre]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==Screenshot of Hack in Use==
[[Image:Theatreofnoise300.jpg|JS Recent Comments]]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Recent Comments]]

Farrago Recent Comments Hack

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 15:10:22 GMT

Jcmeloni:

==Version==
1.03

==Platform==

For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==
[http://www.blogger.com/profile/4176169 Ebenezer Orthodoxy]

==Homepage==
[http://bloggerhacks.blogspot.com/2004/09/farrago-recent-comments-hack-103.html Farrago Recent Comments Hack 1.03]

==Skill Level==

You must be comfortable with editing your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==
Shows last ten comments to your blog in sidebar.

==Method==
(See complete instructions at the [http://bloggerhacks.blogspot.com/2004/09/farrago-recent-comments-hack-103.html homepage].)

# Obtain code from the [http://bloggerhacks.blogspot.com/2004/09/farrago-recent-comments-hack-103.html instructions].
# Insert template code into the body element of your [[Blogger template]], as directed.
# Insert JavaScript into your [[Blogger template]], as directed.
# Re-publish your blog.

==Sites Using This Hack==

* [http://bloggerhacks.blogspot.com/ Blogger Hacks]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==See Also==
* [[Javascript Implementation of Recent Comments]]

==Screenshot of Hack in Use==
[[Image:Farragocomments300.jpg| Farrago Recent Comments Hack]]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Recent Comments]]

Javascript Implementation of Recent Comments

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 14:50:47 GMT

Jcmeloni: /* Method */

==Platform==
For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==
[http://www.blogger.com/profile/10574662 Robin]

==Homepage==
[http://noisetheatre.blogspot.com/2005/11/javascript-implementation-of-recent.html Javascript Implementation of Recent Comments]

==Skill Level==
You must be comfortable with editing your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==
Retrieve most recent comments via [[JavaScript]].

==Method==
(See complete instructions at the [http://noisetheatre.blogspot.com/2005/11/javascript-implementation-of-recent.html homepage].)

# Obtain code from the [http://noisetheatre.blogspot.com/2005/11/javascript-implementation-of-recent.html instructions].
# Insert JavaScript snippet into the head element of your [[Blogger template]].
# Insert template code into the body element of your [[Blogger template]].
# Re-publish your blog.

==Sites Using This Hack==
* [http://noisetheatre.blogspot.com/ Noise Theatre]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==See Also==
* Screenshot of hack in use:
[[Image:Theatreofnoise300.jpg|JS Recent Comments]]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Recent Comments]]

Javascript Implementation of Recent Comments

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 14:50:25 GMT

Jcmeloni: /* Skill Level */

==Platform==
For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==
[http://www.blogger.com/profile/10574662 Robin]

==Homepage==
[http://noisetheatre.blogspot.com/2005/11/javascript-implementation-of-recent.html Javascript Implementation of Recent Comments]

==Skill Level==
You must be comfortable with editing your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==
Retrieve most recent comments via [[JavaScript]].

==Method==
(See complete instructions at the [http://noisetheatre.blogspot.com/2005/11/javascript-implementation-of-recent.html homepage].)

# Obtain code from the [[http://noisetheatre.blogspot.com/2005/11/javascript-implementation-of-recent.html instructions]].
# Insert JavaScript snippet into the head element of your [[Blogger template]].
# Insert template code into the body element of your [[Blogger template]].
# Re-publish your blog.

==Sites Using This Hack==
* [http://noisetheatre.blogspot.com/ Noise Theatre]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==See Also==
* Screenshot of hack in use:
[[Image:Theatreofnoise300.jpg|JS Recent Comments]]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Recent Comments]]

Javascript Implementation of Recent Comments

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 14:50:11 GMT

Jcmeloni:

==Platform==
For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==
[http://www.blogger.com/profile/10574662 Robin]

==Homepage==
[http://noisetheatre.blogspot.com/2005/11/javascript-implementation-of-recent.html Javascript Implementation of Recent Comments]

==Skill Level==
You must be comfortable with your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==
Retrieve most recent comments via [[JavaScript]].

==Method==
(See complete instructions at the [http://noisetheatre.blogspot.com/2005/11/javascript-implementation-of-recent.html homepage].)

# Obtain code from the [[http://noisetheatre.blogspot.com/2005/11/javascript-implementation-of-recent.html instructions]].
# Insert JavaScript snippet into the head element of your [[Blogger template]].
# Insert template code into the body element of your [[Blogger template]].
# Re-publish your blog.

==Sites Using This Hack==
* [http://noisetheatre.blogspot.com/ Noise Theatre]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==See Also==
* Screenshot of hack in use:
[[Image:Theatreofnoise300.jpg|JS Recent Comments]]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Recent Comments]]

Farrago Recent Comments Hack

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 14:47:56 GMT

Jcmeloni: /* See Also */

==Version==
1.03

==Platform==

For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==
[http://www.blogger.com/profile/4176169 Ebenezer Orthodoxy]

==Homepage==
[http://bloggerhacks.blogspot.com/2004/09/farrago-recent-comments-hack-103.html Farrago Recent Comments Hack 1.03]

==Skill Level==

You must be comfortable with editing your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==
Shows last ten comments to your blog in sidebar.

==Method==
(See complete instructions at the [http://bloggerhacks.blogspot.com/2004/09/farrago-recent-comments-hack-103.html homepage].)

# Obtain code from the [http://bloggerhacks.blogspot.com/2004/09/farrago-recent-comments-hack-103.html instructions].
# Insert template code into the body element of your [[Blogger template]], as directed.
# Insert JavaScript into your [[Blogger template]], as directed.
# Re-publish your blog.

==Sites Using This Hack==

* [http://bloggerhacks.blogspot.com/ Blogger Hacks]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==See Also==
* [[Javascript Implementation of Recent Comments]]
* Screenshot of hack in use:
[[Image:Farragocomments300.jpg| Farrago Recent Comments Hack]]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Recent Comments]]

Farrago Recent Comments Hack

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 14:46:16 GMT

Jcmeloni: /* See Also */

==Version==
1.03

==Platform==

For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==
[http://www.blogger.com/profile/4176169 Ebenezer Orthodoxy]

==Homepage==
[http://bloggerhacks.blogspot.com/2004/09/farrago-recent-comments-hack-103.html Farrago Recent Comments Hack 1.03]

==Skill Level==

You must be comfortable with editing your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==
Shows last ten comments to your blog in sidebar.

==Method==
(See complete instructions at the [http://bloggerhacks.blogspot.com/2004/09/farrago-recent-comments-hack-103.html homepage].)

# Obtain code from the [http://bloggerhacks.blogspot.com/2004/09/farrago-recent-comments-hack-103.html instructions].
# Insert template code into the body element of your [[Blogger template]], as directed.
# Insert JavaScript into your [[Blogger template]], as directed.
# Re-publish your blog.

==Sites Using This Hack==

* [http://bloggerhacks.blogspot.com/ Blogger Hacks]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==See Also==
* Screenshot of hack in use:
[[Image:Farragocomments300.jpg| Farrago Recent Comments Hack]]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Recent Comments]]

Farrago Recent Comments Hack

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 14:45:08 GMT

Jcmeloni:

==Version==
1.03

==Platform==

For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==
[http://www.blogger.com/profile/4176169 Ebenezer Orthodoxy]

==Homepage==
[http://bloggerhacks.blogspot.com/2004/09/farrago-recent-comments-hack-103.html Farrago Recent Comments Hack 1.03]

==Skill Level==

You must be comfortable with editing your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==
Shows last ten comments to your blog in sidebar.

==Method==
(See complete instructions at the [http://bloggerhacks.blogspot.com/2004/09/farrago-recent-comments-hack-103.html homepage].)

# Obtain code from the [http://bloggerhacks.blogspot.com/2004/09/farrago-recent-comments-hack-103.html instructions].
# Insert template code into the body element of your [[Blogger template]], as directed.
# Insert JavaScript into your [[Blogger template]], as directed.
# Re-publish your blog.

==Sites Using This Hack==

* [http://bloggerhacks.blogspot.com/ Blogger Hacks]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==See Also==
* [http://editthis.info/bloggerhacks/Image:Farragocomments300.jpg Screenshot of Hack In Use]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Recent Comments]]

Recursive Backlinks

Jcmeloni — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 14:39:48 GMT

Jcmeloni: /* See Also */

==Platform==

For use with [[Blogger]] blogs.

==Author==

[http://www.greg-hill.id.au Greg Hill]

==Homepage==

[http://blogfresh.blogspot.com/2006/05/recursive-backlinks.html?&tags=highlights Recursive Backlinks]

==License==

[http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/ Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike 2.5]

==Skill Level==

You must be comfortable with editing your [[Blogger template]].

==Description==

This hack is a dynamic alternative to [[Blogger]]'s [http://help.blogger.com/bin/answer.py?answer=1216 backlinks] feature. This version adds significant features, including showing the opening lines of the linking post when you hover over the title and, most importantly, allowing your readers to access the backlinks for your backlinks by following the ~> link.

==Method==
# Obtain JavaScript and template code from the [http://blogfresh.blogspot.com/2006/05/recursive-backlinks.html?&tags=highlights instructions].
# Insert JavaScript snippet into the head element of your [[Blogger template]].
# Insert template code into the body element of your [[Blogger template]].
# Re-publish your blog.

==Sites Using This Hack==

* [http://ghill.customer.netspace.net.au/speccy/2005/09/afl-meat-market.html?&tags=speccy Speccy]

Edit this area and add your own link if you are using this hack.

==See Also==

* [[Backlinks on Main Page]]

[[Category:Hacks]]
[[Category:Backlinks]]