I’m ridiculously impressed with myself that I added some buttons to my blog.
Now, this may not be the greatest of tech challenges, but for some reason Blogger and I had a big throw-down over it. But I came out the winner with these lovely buttons to show for it (see them on the sidebar as well):
If you’d like to do this, without the throw-down (if Blogger’s in a good mood), do this:
1) Get some cool buttons (there’s zillions of these, if you look for them)
2) Load them up on flicker
3) Use this code in an HTML gadget on your sidebar (these guys have detailed instructions):
And you’re good!
Unless Blogger’s looking for another fight. In which case, never mind.
p.s. That “Subscribe to my Newsletter” button? Yeah, it works, so feel free! More on the newsletter coming next week.
Good job! They look very cool. Blogger can be very difficult at times – we've often argued. Often. I usually come ou the winner too!
whoo hoo! so… how many rocket scientists does it take to slay the blogger tech beast?
apparently only one!! 🙂
@DU I'm glad I'm not the only one that argues with Blogger! 🙂
@aspiring It's so sad. I'm rusty.
Nice buttons, girl! Good job!!!
Very nice! I keep trying to add a twitter button to my blog, but everytime I try it says it's broken???
supposedly you can add those at the bottom of each post, but so far I've never been able to make them appear… durn blogger. 😀
Thanks, Susan! :o) <3
Those are so cute! I'll have to see if I can pull it off. 🙂
@Lisa Thanks! 🙂
@Sharon My powers are weak, but if you want to email me, I might be able to help.
@LTM Getting them to appear in the blog post is MUCH trickier, because you have to edit the HTML in your main blog design. (but I have them on my post, so I might be able to help)
@Shannon Good luck!
Okay. I must try this. I have Blogger's versions, but I don't like how they come out. I also want to figure out how to add the email subscription button…
You're so brave, Susan! I have to do this, I know. Just dragging my feet because I know all about those "throw downs."
Lisa, when you find out how to do that email sub button, share and I'll <B you tons.
@Lisa I had an email subscription button (for the blog), but I took it off. I don't know how many people use it…I probably should put it back on, though.
@CLee Mostly just stubborn. 🙂 I love your "share" buttons on your post – see, blogger fights me on that one!
This is funny because I'm trying to figure out how to upload a button for Amazon to purchase my book. I'm completely stumped. I'm glad someone figured out how to put buttons on their site. Good for you!
@Kelly Ooh, Amazon button. I may have to think about this…
I'm scared of buttons. What if I accidentally blow something up?
@Bryan That's it – I'm getting a button that says "Do Not Press" and see what happens. #risktaker
I tried messing with my blog over spring break and Blogger got quite pissy with me. Ugh.
It was nice of you to post this!! We argued with Blogger about something similar a few months ago. It was violent, but eventually we won. 🙂
erica
@Sherrie Blogger=annoying sometimes
@erica&christy Yay for you!
@Everyone Hey, more buttons on the sidebar – now buy buttons for the book. I'm going wild. 🙂
I have a VERY love-hate relationship with blogger! Thanks for sharing this I'm super excited about putting some of these on my blog! 🙂
Nice buttons!
@Aisha You and me both! Good luck in the Button War. 🙂
@Natasha Thanks! 🙂
Thanks for the link up! It's really easy actually to add them to your blogger posts…here's the instructions for that: http://internetmarketingformommies.com/share-buttons-blogger/
@Jackie Right you are! I actually finally did that and will post about it on Friday to share the fun. Thanks for the tip!