June 28, 2010

Blogging Secrets (Just for You)

 (I've got secrets too!)

So, as you all know, I recently did a big face lift to my blog- new header, three-column template, new sidebar tags, new button etc. Well, I went about it all on my own. Kind of. My friend Ashley helped me out some and gave me moral support, but I was determined to break through the HTML coding fog once and for all.

Now, I'm not a professional and I still don't know how to create my own background or anything like that, but I do know a few tricks of the trade. I'm certain that some of you out there would love to know how to fancy-up your blog on your own too, right? Well, here are some blogging secrets just for you!

Click the links!

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Click here for a list of many more blogging tips and tricks!

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Let me know how these work for you!


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39 comments

Jamie said...

Thanks for the tips! I'll definitely save these in case I ever try to use them :)

Tarver said...

Thank you! This is great!

Kelsey Claire said...

You are a better women than I! I tried to do that over and over again, but I was not successful! I am tipping my hat to you my friend!

Kristi said...

I'm excited to try some of these out! Thanks for the tips!

Stephanie said...

How crazy! I did a somewhat similar post today =) Too cool. Thanks for the blog help, I could always use it!

I was just dropping by to let you know you are one of my featured followers this week. Hope you're having a great one!

Shelley said...

Wow! I will definitely be using those tips tomorrow when I have time to change up my blog! Thanks!!

Anonymous said...

I love Picnik. I find that I use it more that CS5. Great post Julie!

Jackie said...

Wow, your new layout looks great! I read you through google reader, so I hadn't seen it yet. Great job!

oxo

Morgan said...

This is so great! Thanks for spreading the knowledge!!

Mama Pea said...

It's nice of you to consolidate all this info into one place and share it!

Unknown said...

loving the new look! thanks for the tips lady!

sara said...

What great tips, thanks for sharing! So impressed you did this yourself!

Nikosmommy said...

Great tips,..I know how challenging making even small changes to a blog can be! Your header is fabulous too!!

Sweet Southern Prep said...

You're so sweet to offer all of this up! Thanks!

Claire Kiefer said...

So helpful! I'm gonna check out some of these links . . . I'm pretty html illiterate!

carrie1 said...

Ummmm... i love you for posting these juicy secrets! I so need blogger 101. =(

{andthisiswhatshesaid} said...

Good tips!

I Love Pretty Little Things said...

How nice of you to share all of that info! Very generous of you. :)
Thank you, it is all very helpful!
Joyce

Caitlin @ Candyfloss & Persie said...

awesome!! Thanks for the tips, just might take you up on it :) PS your blog looks great!

mFw said...

Thanks for posting this! I want to make a header!!!

Jax said...

I am SO bookmarking this post of yours! And your blog looks fabulous btw!!!!

Unknown said...

Oooh thanks girl! I totally have been wanting to get 3 columns!!! excited:-)

Miles Of Style said...

im loving your blog design. thanks for all the helpful links!

Persis

Elena S. said...

wow thank you for the links!

great blog btw ! lovely pics
id love for you to check my blog out
and dont forget to enter in my giveaway

xo elena

www.fashionisinspiration.blogspot.com

Natasha said...

look at you!! very impressive and i am loving all the new blog elements-- so fun and perfect for summer!!

Amanda said...

thanks for sharing these! i have always wanted to make my blog pretty...but had no idea how! it seems like everyone out there has such lovely blogs and i'm stuck!! i can't wait to try it out. :)

THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE said...

Thanks for the tips sweetie! Your blog is gorge!!! :)

Kristen said...

Awesome! thanks for the links and info!

highheeledlife said...

Thanks for the great tips and how to do it... HHL

Helena - A Diary of Lovely said...

oh Julie, good ones darling! Thank you!!xoxo

Mommara said...

So helpful! Thanks girly.

Punctuation Mark said...

blogger sometimes can be a bit difficult to work out... thanks for the tips!

Simply Beautiful World said...

THANK YOU! Wow this was great! I just made a signature! I've only had a blog for a month, so I'm still figuring out all the little tricks and your post really helped!

xoxo,
Allison

Pink Champagne said...

I will definitely have to check out some of these helpful hints! Thanks for sharing, doll!

Miss Janice said...

Oh, this is very helpful. I'm so
'puter dumb!!! I'm gonna try some of this stuff though. Just fyi, I post your darling photos on my blog today!

Laura said...

I am so thrilled to see how to do all of these great touches. I wanted to add a little fun to my blog, but was totally clueless. Thank you so much!

Venassa said...

I've been wondering about some of those. Thanks for the help!

Simply Beautiful World said...

Hello again! I know you saw my anniversary post today about how I was able to add a signature and button, BUT I forgot to properly thank you!

I went back and added a little note and link to your page for this helpful tutorial!

You're so awesome!

Anonymous said...

I love your blog's facelift and I'm quite impressed with your coding skills.