Create Custom Blogger Template - Internet Class

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Guidelines while Creating Custom Blogger Template
• Common Blogger Template Tags
• Example

1) Introduction:

Google Blogger is a blogging platform provided by Google. You can create and customize a blog using Blogger by choosing a pre-designed template or creating a custom template using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

 

To use a pre-designed template in Blogger:

• Log in to your Blogger account and go to the "Themes" section.
• Click on the "Customize" button for the theme you want to use.

Use the customization options on the left side of the page to modify the appearance and layout of your blog.

To create a custom template in Blogger:

• Log in to your Blogger account and go to the "Themes" section.
• Click on the "Edit HTML" button for the current theme.
• Use the HTML editor to modify the template as desired. You can use CSS and JavaScript to style and add functionality to the template.
• Click on the "Save theme" button to apply your changes.

Keep in mind that custom templates in Blogger must follow certain guidelines in order to be compatible with the platform. You can find more information about creating custom templates for Blogger in the Blogger Template Designer documentation.

 

2) Guidelines while Creating Custom Blogger Template:

Here are some guidelines to follow when creating a custom template for Blogger:

 

Use valid HTML and CSS: Make sure your template uses valid HTML and CSS code, as this will help ensure that it is compatible with different browsers and devices. You can use a tool like the W3C Markup Validation Service to check your HTML and CSS for errors.

 

Use the right template tags: Blogger uses a set of special template tags to insert dynamic content into your template. These tags must be used in a specific way in order for your template to work properly. You can find a list of all available template tags in the Blogger Template Designer documentation.

 

Avoid using JavaScript libraries: Blogger does not support the use of external JavaScript libraries, such as jQuery. You can use JavaScript in your template, but you will need to use it in a way that does not rely on external libraries.

 

Follow Blogger's terms of service: Make sure your template does not violate Blogger's terms of service. This includes avoiding the use of copyrighted material, spamming, and engaging in any illegal activities.

 

Test your template: It is a good idea to test your template thoroughly before publishing it. You can use the "Preview" feature in Blogger to see how your template will look on different devices and browsers. You should also test all of the features and functionality of your template to ensure that they are working as expected.

 

Blogger template tags are special code snippets that are used to insert dynamic content into your Blogger template. These tags are replaced with the corresponding content when the template is rendered by the browser.

3) Common Blogger Template Tags:

 

Here are some common Blogger template tags:

 

<b:include data='blog' name='all-head-content'/>: This tag is used to include the content of the head element in your template. You can use it to add stylesheets, scripts, and other head content to your template.

 

<b:include data='blog' name='all-body-content'/>: This tag is used to include the main content of your blog in the template. It will be replaced with the content of your blog posts and pages.

 

<b:include data='blog' name='post'/>: This tag is used to include a single post in your template. It is commonly used in post templates to display the content of a specific post.

 

<b:include data='blog' name='comment-form'/>: This tag is used to include a comment form in your template. It allows users to leave comments on your blog posts.

 

<b:include data='blog' name='sidebar'/>: This tag is used to include the sidebar content in your template. The sidebar typically contains widgets such as a search form, a list of recent posts, and social media links.

 

These are just a few examples of the template tags that are available in Blogger. You can find a complete list of all available template tags in the Blogger Template Designer documentation.

4) Example:

Yes, here is a basic template that you can use as a starting point for creating a custom template in Blogger:

 

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?<
<!DOCTYPE html<
<html xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' xmlns:b='http://www.google.com/2005/gml/b' xmlns:data='http://www.google.com/2005/gml/data' xmlns:expr='http://www.google.com/2005/gml/expr'>
  <head>
    <title><data:blog.pageTitle/></title>
    <b:include data='blog' name='all-head-content'/>
  <b:skin><![CDATA[]]></b:skin>

  </head>
  <body>
    <header>
      <h1><a href='<data:blog.homepageUrl/>'><data:blog.title/></a></h1>
      <p><data:blog.description/></p>
    </header>
    <nav>
      <ul>
        <li><a href='<data:blog.homepageUrl/>'>Home</a></li>
        <b:loop values='data:blog.pages' var='page'>
          <li><a expr:href='data:page.url'><data:page.title/></a></li>
        </b:loop>
      </ul>
    </nav>
    <main>
      <b:if cond='data:blog.pageType == "item"'>
        <b:include data='blog' name='post'/>
        <b:include data='blog' name='comment-form'/>
      <b:else/>
        <b:include data='blog' name='all-body-content'/>
      </b:if>
    </main>
    <aside>
 	
      <b:section id='sidebar'/>

    </aside>
    <footer>
      <p>Copyright <data:blog.currentYear/> <data:blog.title/></p>
    </footer>
  </body>
</html>