Blog Spot question? : What is a Gadget?

Me

I just got a blog on blogspot.com and I was just wondering what a gadget is?

Answer
are mini "programs" lets say that have easy and convinient functions
eg" a weather button on your desktop which will show you the local weather every day on your screen........
you have to download a program and then to get as many gadgets you want
they consume much of Ram though ,,,,,,,,,,,,

How do you make gadgets for your blog?

Shiloh

I want to make some gadgets, but I don't know how to! Does anyone know who can explain to me how to make gadgets. I'm most interested in making a quote of the day gadget with quotes I choose, but any ideas for making something else will help.

Answer
I'm VERY sure this will help you. :D

http://blogger-hacked.blogspot.com/2006/09/quote-of-day-widget.html

Remy xx

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Wordpress or Blogger? which one is better and why?

SomeoneLik

from your experience. Thinking about starting a blog.

Answer
Blogger Pros:

* Free hosting
* Drag and drop gadgets (widgets) around easily
* Owned by Google
* Easy to setup in 5 minutes
* Easy for a "newbie" to understand how to use
* You can place ads on your blog to monetize it (make money)
* You can add a custom domain without paying for hosting
* Free access to edit the HTML and CSS if you want to
* Images are hosted for free with no limits (that I see)
* Let's you export your blog for backup on your computer (posts)
* Let's you backup your template
* Creates a free archive daily, weekly, or monthly

Blogger Cons:

* Limited gadgets (widgets)
* Limited features (like WordPress plug-ins)
* Requires knowledge of HTML to add certain features
* Cannot create "real" static pages
* Limited templates available for free

Now that I gave you this list let me explain a bit more.

Pros:

Blogger is owned by Google so getting on the search engines seem to be easier. I had a couple of Blogger blogs appear on page 1 of the search engine results for my topic in 3 days using a free Blogger blog domain name (.blogspot.com). Hosting is always free even if you own a custom domain. Google allows you to monetize (make money) with your blog by adding Google Adsense ads and other ads. It takes approximately 5 minutes to set up a Blogger blog using one of their standard templates and even a person who is new to blogging can understand how to create a post within a few minutes. You can create gadgets (sometimes called widgets) easily and if you get "tired" of where they appear on the blog you just click and drag them to a new location. You cannot create a real static page using Blogger. I have, however, found a work around that makes posts look static and have gadgets appear only on the homepage.

Cons:

There are limited free, professional templates available for Blogger because more designers seem to be making templates for WordPress blogs. There are limited gadgets (widgets) available unlike WordPress which let's you install plug-ins that give you more options. The limited features I am talking about would be the plug-ins that WordPress offers such as the All-in-One SEO package, printing a page option, threaded comments, and more. These things are possible with Blogger but you would need extensive HTML knowledge to create them or at least feel comfortable "tweaking" the HTML code.

WordPress Blogging Platform

WordPress.org Pros:

This list would also include many of the Wordpress.com Pro features since it is the same system.

* Free WordPress platform software
* You can create static pages like on a website
* Free Professional templates available all over the Internet to download and upload through your Dashboard
* Thousands of free plug-ins available
* You can tweak HTML and CSS

WordPress.org Cons:

* You must pay for hosting
* You must keep your own backup
* You must figure out how to install the software on your host
* You must manually download and install all upgrades yourself

Now that I gave you this list let me explain a bit more.

Pros:

WordPress.com gives you a free blog and a wordpress.com domain address and also hosts your blog for free. It does provide some good quality templates and the ability to add widgets like link lists, HTML code, etc. There is a lot of help available on their website and WordPress has more professional-looking templates than Blogger. You can use thread comments which let's the owner of the blog reply to a comment and it stays with that particular comment instead of just showing in the list of comments. The new version is much easier to use than just several months ago. Upgrades are automatically installed for you and they backup your site. You get a certain amount of storage so you can upload pictures and videos for free until you reach that limit. The WordPress dashboard is sleek and modern looking.

Cons:

With WordPress.com (free version) you are limited to the templates available in the gallery. Although there are many professional WordPress templates available on the web you cannot use them unless you use the WordPress.org site and download the software on your own hosting account (that you pay for) and install it. Unless your host provides help this can be extremely challenging and not suggested for a newbie blogger. You also have to manually install all of the upgrades that WordPress comes out with. You cannot use the free plug-ins on the free WordPress.com site and you cannot add javascript or monetize your free blog. If you cannot add javascript then some things like adding a Twitter widget or a photo gallery widget will also not work. You cannot tweak the HTML code on the free site but you can if you pay for hosting and download the software.

How do I add clocks, templates and other gadgets to my blog?

Q. on blogspot?
This 'Add a gadget' thing isn't working! It opens up to another page just like it ...

Answer
Well if you have a blog with www.blogspot.com you can simply go to "Customize" and click on "Add a gadget."

Cool apps available.

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How to become a gadgets reviewer?

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AleXX R0xX

Hi all, I'm interested in reviewing new gadgets like many gadget blogs. Where should I start from? And how can I get pre-release gadgets for reviews? Thanks.

Answer
The thing that you would ultimately need to get is an enormous following. Some top youtube partners get prereleases and a site that I really like Uncrate.com has over 1 million followers and they get stuff like that every week.

How to insert symbols on blogspot, before "blog archive" and labels, such as arrows, little balls etc?

kanunesbr

The gadgets "blog archive"and "labels" are already working properly on my blog (blogspot). But I'd like to see/insert, symbols such as arrows, for example, on the left side of the month (blog archive), and, maybe, little circles, or stars, besides "labels"(which are ordered on a "list", btw). Help, please!! Thanks.

Answer
http://www.tedmontgomery.com/tutorial/altchrc.html
http://usefulshortcuts.com/alt-codes/bullet-alt-codes.php

To use the Alt codes you must have the Number Keypad on. On a PC, just press the NumLock key and light should come on and you can use the Alt codes. For laptops, You have to use the Fn + Alt keys together and the number keypad is the numbers on certain dedicated letters keys. Check your Help for your laptop to show which key engages and locks the Fn (Number Pad) on or see: How to Use the Numeric Keypad on Your Laptop - http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-use-the-numeric-keypad-on-your-laptop.navId-323008.html

How to Type Symbols Using the ALT Key: http://www.wikihow.com/Type-Symbols-Using-the-ALT-Key

Some symbols may not show because your computer does not contain the font set and/or your browser is not set to the correct Character Encoding. Changing browser's encoding is usually done from its View Menu.

Ron

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How to become a gadgets reviewer?

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AleXX R0xX

Hi all, I'm interested in reviewing new gadgets like many gadget blogs. Where should I start from? And how can I get pre-release gadgets for reviews? Thanks.

Answer
The thing that you would ultimately need to get is an enormous following. Some top youtube partners get prereleases and a site that I really like Uncrate.com has over 1 million followers and they get stuff like that every week.

How to insert symbols on blogspot, before "blog archive" and labels, such as arrows, little balls etc?

kanunesbr

The gadgets "blog archive"and "labels" are already working properly on my blog (blogspot). But I'd like to see/insert, symbols such as arrows, for example, on the left side of the month (blog archive), and, maybe, little circles, or stars, besides "labels"(which are ordered on a "list", btw). Help, please!! Thanks.

Answer
http://www.tedmontgomery.com/tutorial/altchrc.html
http://usefulshortcuts.com/alt-codes/bullet-alt-codes.php

To use the Alt codes you must have the Number Keypad on. On a PC, just press the NumLock key and light should come on and you can use the Alt codes. For laptops, You have to use the Fn + Alt keys together and the number keypad is the numbers on certain dedicated letters keys. Check your Help for your laptop to show which key engages and locks the Fn (Number Pad) on or see: How to Use the Numeric Keypad on Your Laptop - http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-use-the-numeric-keypad-on-your-laptop.navId-323008.html

How to Type Symbols Using the ALT Key: http://www.wikihow.com/Type-Symbols-Using-the-ALT-Key

Some symbols may not show because your computer does not contain the font set and/or your browser is not set to the correct Character Encoding. Changing browser's encoding is usually done from its View Menu.

Ron

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Why does the widget transfer from a 3rd party developer become shorter or smaller when I transfer them to blog?

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surprised

I am starting a new blog. I wanted to add new gadgets to my blogs from another site. After copying the code and transfer to my blog template, the gadget becomes shorter or right side cut off.

What should I do? Anyone can help me to change the script?
Thanks for your help!

Answer
Blog's default template are usually set to accomodate graphics up to a certain width. For such cases, you will need to re-edit your script to shrink the graphic. Or if the size isn't a problem, perhaps you could do a left align code to your script to push the graphic as far left as possible because some script by default calls for a middle alignment. I need to see the script to make any changes.

How do I add a search button to find specific posts in my blog (blogspot)?

luckygrrl

I am so new to this and can't find a gadget that seems to work in blogger. I basically want to create a button where you click on it and it will find all posts that are an upcoming event in my blog. How do I do that?

And how do you add a basic "search your blog for..." search gadget to your blog?

Answer
-- you already have one - it's called the F3 key. Hit it and type in whatever you want to search for.

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How to become a gadgets reviewer?

good gadget blogs image

AleXX R0xX

Hi all, I'm interested in reviewing new gadgets like many gadget blogs. Where should I start from? And how can I get pre-release gadgets for reviews? Thanks.

Answer
The thing that you would ultimately need to get is an enormous following. Some top youtube partners get prereleases and a site that I really like Uncrate.com has over 1 million followers and they get stuff like that every week.

How to insert symbols on blogspot, before "blog archive" and labels, such as arrows, little balls etc?

kanunesbr

The gadgets "blog archive"and "labels" are already working properly on my blog (blogspot). But I'd like to see/insert, symbols such as arrows, for example, on the left side of the month (blog archive), and, maybe, little circles, or stars, besides "labels"(which are ordered on a "list", btw). Help, please!! Thanks.

Answer
http://www.tedmontgomery.com/tutorial/altchrc.html
http://usefulshortcuts.com/alt-codes/bullet-alt-codes.php

To use the Alt codes you must have the Number Keypad on. On a PC, just press the NumLock key and light should come on and you can use the Alt codes. For laptops, You have to use the Fn + Alt keys together and the number keypad is the numbers on certain dedicated letters keys. Check your Help for your laptop to show which key engages and locks the Fn (Number Pad) on or see: How to Use the Numeric Keypad on Your Laptop - http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-use-the-numeric-keypad-on-your-laptop.navId-323008.html

How to Type Symbols Using the ALT Key: http://www.wikihow.com/Type-Symbols-Using-the-ALT-Key

Some symbols may not show because your computer does not contain the font set and/or your browser is not set to the correct Character Encoding. Changing browser's encoding is usually done from its View Menu.

Ron

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How do I use Adsense in Blogger?

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Francine

I already made an account with both and I put the ad gadget on blog. I'm not sure what else I'm suppose to do or am I just suppose to wait? Can someone who understands how it work explain to me what I'm neglecting to do?

Answer
ya its right what you does is. You need to add adsense by using gadgets only. And if possible add adsense search box by getting those codes from adsense for search section on your adsense account.

Why does the widget transfer from a 3rd party developer become shorter or smaller when I transfer them to blog?

surprised

I am starting a new blog. I wanted to add new gadgets to my blogs from another site. After copying the code and transfer to my blog template, the gadget becomes shorter or right side cut off.

What should I do? Anyone can help me to change the script?
Thanks for your help!

Answer
Blog's default template are usually set to accomodate graphics up to a certain width. For such cases, you will need to re-edit your script to shrink the graphic. Or if the size isn't a problem, perhaps you could do a left align code to your script to push the graphic as far left as possible because some script by default calls for a middle alignment. I need to see the script to make any changes.

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How do I add a search button to find specific posts in my blog (blogspot)?

good gadget blogs image

luckygrrl

I am so new to this and can't find a gadget that seems to work in blogger. I basically want to create a button where you click on it and it will find all posts that are an upcoming event in my blog. How do I do that?

And how do you add a basic "search your blog for..." search gadget to your blog?

Answer
-- you already have one - it's called the F3 key. Hit it and type in whatever you want to search for.

What's your favorite technology and gadget blog?

Shasha

Hello all, I love everything about gadget & technology things and some of my friends call me techno nerd (i dont care). I want to know what's your favorite technology blog, thanks

Answer
There are so many technology and gadget blogs out there such as techcrunch, itechdiary, gigaom, etc. And one of my favorite site is itechdiary, you can get cool stuff and latest on gadgets, check it out your self, cheers!

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Why does the widget transfer from a 3rd party developer become shorter or smaller when I transfer them to blog?

good gadget blogs image

surprised

I am starting a new blog. I wanted to add new gadgets to my blogs from another site. After copying the code and transfer to my blog template, the gadget becomes shorter or right side cut off.

What should I do? Anyone can help me to change the script?
Thanks for your help!

Answer
Blog's default template are usually set to accomodate graphics up to a certain width. For such cases, you will need to re-edit your script to shrink the graphic. Or if the size isn't a problem, perhaps you could do a left align code to your script to push the graphic as far left as possible because some script by default calls for a middle alignment. I need to see the script to make any changes.

How do I add a search button to find specific posts in my blog (blogspot)?

luckygrrl

I am so new to this and can't find a gadget that seems to work in blogger. I basically want to create a button where you click on it and it will find all posts that are an upcoming event in my blog. How do I do that?

And how do you add a basic "search your blog for..." search gadget to your blog?

Answer
-- you already have one - it's called the F3 key. Hit it and type in whatever you want to search for.

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How do I use Adsense in Blogger?

good gadget blogs image

Francine

I already made an account with both and I put the ad gadget on blog. I'm not sure what else I'm suppose to do or am I just suppose to wait? Can someone who understands how it work explain to me what I'm neglecting to do?

Answer
ya its right what you does is. You need to add adsense by using gadgets only. And if possible add adsense search box by getting those codes from adsense for search section on your adsense account.

Why does the widget transfer from a 3rd party developer become shorter or smaller when I transfer them to blog?

surprised

I am starting a new blog. I wanted to add new gadgets to my blogs from another site. After copying the code and transfer to my blog template, the gadget becomes shorter or right side cut off.

What should I do? Anyone can help me to change the script?
Thanks for your help!

Answer
Blog's default template are usually set to accomodate graphics up to a certain width. For such cases, you will need to re-edit your script to shrink the graphic. Or if the size isn't a problem, perhaps you could do a left align code to your script to push the graphic as far left as possible because some script by default calls for a middle alignment. I need to see the script to make any changes.

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How do I use Adsense in Blogger?

good gadget blogs image

Francine

I already made an account with both and I put the ad gadget on blog. I'm not sure what else I'm suppose to do or am I just suppose to wait? Can someone who understands how it work explain to me what I'm neglecting to do?

Answer
ya its right what you does is. You need to add adsense by using gadgets only. And if possible add adsense search box by getting those codes from adsense for search section on your adsense account.

Why does the widget transfer from a 3rd party developer become shorter or smaller when I transfer them to blog?

surprised

I am starting a new blog. I wanted to add new gadgets to my blogs from another site. After copying the code and transfer to my blog template, the gadget becomes shorter or right side cut off.

What should I do? Anyone can help me to change the script?
Thanks for your help!

Answer
Blog's default template are usually set to accomodate graphics up to a certain width. For such cases, you will need to re-edit your script to shrink the graphic. Or if the size isn't a problem, perhaps you could do a left align code to your script to push the graphic as far left as possible because some script by default calls for a middle alignment. I need to see the script to make any changes.

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Does anyone want to blog about video games?

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Dan

I am looking for bloggers to post in my gadget blog about the latest video games.

Answer
i`ll do it email me at cad97dude@gmail.com

How to become a gadgets reviewer?

AleXX R0xX

Hi all, I'm interested in reviewing new gadgets like many gadget blogs. Where should I start from? And how can I get pre-release gadgets for reviews? Thanks.

Answer
The thing that you would ultimately need to get is an enormous following. Some top youtube partners get prereleases and a site that I really like Uncrate.com has over 1 million followers and they get stuff like that every week.

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What is the name of that one gadget blog website again?

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ovaltine99

The name is at the tip of my tongue but I just can't remember the website name of this one gadget blog I use to visit. Its called crate... something, or similar to that. At the top of the blog would be little sub sites titled Cars Gear Crib, I think the site was targeted towards men, I just cannot remember the website. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. thanks

Answer
it is breadcrumb which gives you a path of page to the root through all the folders like

Home > php > phpapps > diarynew >

or something like that, I am using this for one of my site.

Does anyone want to blog about video games?

Dan

I am looking for bloggers to post in my gadget blog about the latest video games.

Answer
i`ll do it email me at cad97dude@gmail.com

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What is the name of that one gadget blog website again?

good gadget blogs image

ovaltine99

The name is at the tip of my tongue but I just can't remember the website name of this one gadget blog I use to visit. Its called crate... something, or similar to that. At the top of the blog would be little sub sites titled Cars Gear Crib, I think the site was targeted towards men, I just cannot remember the website. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. thanks

Answer
it is breadcrumb which gives you a path of page to the root through all the folders like

Home > php > phpapps > diarynew >

or something like that, I am using this for one of my site.

Does anyone want to blog about video games?

Dan

I am looking for bloggers to post in my gadget blog about the latest video games.

Answer
i`ll do it email me at cad97dude@gmail.com

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What's your favorite technology and gadget blog?

good gadget blogs image

Shasha

Hello all, I love everything about gadget & technology things and some of my friends call me techno nerd (i dont care). I want to know what's your favorite technology blog, thanks

Answer
There are so many technology and gadget blogs out there such as techcrunch, itechdiary, gigaom, etc. And one of my favorite site is itechdiary, you can get cool stuff and latest on gadgets, check it out your self, cheers!

How do you make gadgets for your blog?

Shiloh

I want to make some gadgets, but I don't know how to! Does anyone know who can explain to me how to make gadgets. I'm most interested in making a quote of the day gadget with quotes I choose, but any ideas for making something else will help.

Answer
I'm VERY sure this will help you. :D

http://blogger-hacked.blogspot.com/2006/09/quote-of-day-widget.html

Remy xx

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