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

  1. JamieJune 28, 2010 at 6:57 PM

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

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  2. TarverJune 28, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    Thank you! This is great!

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  3. Kelsey ClaireJune 28, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    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!

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  4. KristiJune 28, 2010 at 7:07 PM

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

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  5. StephanieJune 28, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    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!

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  6. ShelleyJune 28, 2010 at 7:39 PM

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

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  7. AnonymousJune 28, 2010 at 7:40 PM

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

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  8. JackieJune 28, 2010 at 7:48 PM

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

    oxo

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  9. MorganJune 28, 2010 at 7:51 PM

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

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  10. Mama PeaJune 28, 2010 at 8:01 PM

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

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  11. UnknownJune 28, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    loving the new look! thanks for the tips lady!

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  12. saraJune 28, 2010 at 8:19 PM

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

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  13. NikosmommyJune 28, 2010 at 8:25 PM

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

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  14. Sweet Southern PrepJune 28, 2010 at 8:32 PM

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

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  15. Claire KieferJune 28, 2010 at 8:35 PM

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

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  16. carrie1June 28, 2010 at 9:02 PM

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

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  17. {andthisiswhatshesaid}June 28, 2010 at 9:30 PM

    Good tips!

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  18. I Love Pretty Little ThingsJune 28, 2010 at 10:18 PM

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

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  19. Caitlin @ Candyfloss & PersieJune 28, 2010 at 10:48 PM

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

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  20. mFwJune 28, 2010 at 11:37 PM

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

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  21. JaxJune 29, 2010 at 1:04 AM

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

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  22. UnknownJune 29, 2010 at 1:04 AM

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

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  23. Miles Of StyleJune 29, 2010 at 3:22 AM

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

    Persis

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  24. Elena S.June 29, 2010 at 3:29 AM

    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

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  25. NatashaJune 29, 2010 at 10:15 AM

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

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  26. AmandaJune 29, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    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. :)

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  27. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEJune 29, 2010 at 12:13 PM

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

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  28. KristenJune 29, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    Awesome! thanks for the links and info!

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  29. highheeledlifeJune 29, 2010 at 3:25 PM

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

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  30. Helena - A Diary of LovelyJune 29, 2010 at 6:40 PM

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

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  31. MommaraJune 29, 2010 at 9:19 PM

    So helpful! Thanks girly.

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  32. Punctuation MarkJune 30, 2010 at 12:03 AM

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

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  33. Simply Beautiful WorldJune 30, 2010 at 2:35 AM

    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

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  34. Pink ChampagneJune 30, 2010 at 1:07 PM

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

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  35. Miss JaniceJune 30, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    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!

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  36. LauraJune 30, 2010 at 3:41 PM

    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!

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  37. VenassaJuly 1, 2010 at 1:16 AM

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

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  38. Simply Beautiful WorldJuly 1, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    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!

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  39. AnonymousJuly 3, 2010 at 1:51 PM

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

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