How to install a template:
Read these step by step instructions on how to install an .xml Blogger template. Be careful and don't miss a step!Hey! My posts are doubled up when I save my widgets when using a new template! WTF?
Sometimes, due to the way things are labelled, you may find the blog posts within your blog are doubled up! Here is how to fix it."My comments aren't working!"
Don't panic - there is an easy fix - please read this for instructions on making the comments work again. It's not a big problem."'After the Jump' won't work! Why not?"
You have to make a small amendment to the html code. Follow these instructions.Do you have a button I can put on my site?
Why, yes I do!125 x 125 pixels
200 x 200 pixels
Copy & paste this html code into your blog!
"I'm getting the same error message over and over! I have followed the instructions but it's just not installing! HELP! "
There may be a few reasons for getting this error. I have done my best to outline (below) popular causes for getting this error.1) CHECK YOU HAVE UNZIPPED THE FOLDER YOU DOWNLOADED FROM yummylolly.com:
I offer my templates as zipped (.zip) folders. The zip folder you download from yummylolly.com contains a few files that have been compressed, to reduce their file size. Usually this folder will contain the blogger template - template.xml for example - my terms and conditions and an extra folder which contains the images. You cannot expect to upload this .zip folder and have it work - why?: because it's a compressed folder and not a blogger template. Uploading the .xml file will NOT CAUSE ANY ERRORS but uploading the .zip file will not work. You must UNZIP this folder before installing the template.
If you don't know how to unzip files then I advise you to read this or this. I do not usually use Windows but I believe that for Vista and XP - all you need do is to double click the file to unzip it.
2) TRY ANOTHER BROWSER:
I too get an unexplained error message sometimes when I test my templates. I have no idea why this happens but either waiting a little while or trying another web browser often fixes things.
3) ERRORS WITH WIDGET LABELLING:
If you can *almost* install the template (ie: it asks you to confirm that you're about to delete your widgets but then when you click "ok" you get an error) - then you might need to change something in the code. This error occurs because the widgets are labelled incorrectly and Blogger gets confused when you try and change the template. Please read these instructions.
"Can I trust you? I've heard that people should not download things from sites they don't trust "
There is nothing malicious hidden in my blog nor my files. I *only* make revenue from the ads on my site (not much) and that's just to pay the web hosting bills. I am not interesting in abusing trust - I will never use your email for spam purposes."Will you design a custom blogger template for me?"
I'm afraid at this time I have no time to do custom templates. You can buy one-of-a-kind templates from www.acornglue.com! If you email me asking for a custom template please don't be offended if you don't hear back from me."I have a Blogger template site and I want to include yours for download. Can I?"
No! These templates are for download only on MY sites and are not to be listed on a 3rd party website under any circumstances. I go to a lot of trouble making these and then you list them on your site to make yourself some revenue? No way."I don't know anything about the internet! What browser/settings should I have?"
Make sure you have the latest version of whatever browser you chose! Not only will it be the most secure, but websites will be optimized and look the best."I have more questions!!!"
I am not able to offer any help with technical issues any more due to the volume of emails I receive - please take a look at the Google Blogger Help Forums.I hope you enjoy my templates!
11 comments:
hey, i've got probs here. hope you can settle it down. the probs is, when i upload a new layout, unfortunately the widget that i have on my blog, is not beside on the blog post. it happen to be down at the bottom of my blog.
i've tried so many times to change it, but it appear at same position.
on the 'page elements', i can see that all the widget just right to the blog post, but when i view my blog, it appear at the bottom.
can you help me? please :( i don't know what to do
Sorry fmunyraz, I don't know. I would advise you to install a new template and then DELETE all widgets and start from fresh again (you dont seem to have any real widget data that you need to worry about losing). I hope that helps! xx
i dont know how to make it as my layout! can u help me? althou i had read the help, but i still not understand :(
my blog show me : We were unable to save your template
Please correct the error below, and submit your template again.
Your template could not be parsed as it is not well-formed. Please make sure all XML elements are closed properly.
XML error message: Content is not allowed in prolog. HELP ME! :( :(
After publishing my post, My post doesn't show up on my actually blog.
I have the Mode Parisienne template....and I cannot get 'Mode Parisienne' off of my header.
When I go to customize/edit my blog, it says that my correct header is there...but when I go to view my blog, it still says Mode Parisienne.
How do I change that?
hi beth & eric,
as you will read on the mode parisienne page where you downloaded the template from:
"I have included a PDF with instructions on how to replace the header image - alternatively you can leave it as it is and it will look the same as the live preview (the header will say "Mode Parisienne")."
Perhaps you should download the plain text header Mode Parisienne template?
I have a HUGE problem
I have a mac, and when I opened up the folder
it led me to one of my games
do they only work on windows computers?
Letangerangx58 -- I have a Mac, so I don't know why it would do that! I can unzip them fine (what unzip programme are you using?). If you want me to email you the xml file, email me at freebloggerdesigns@gmail.com and I'll email it to you. Cheers
I just started out with a blog, thanks so much for the free template :)
hey! i love your site! it helps many bloggers, especially a beginner like me, to customize our site! thank you so much! by the way, i have a question: why is it that the blog posts and the sidebar are so close? i adjusted the width of the blog post, because i have large pictures. how can i separate them, just like a normal blog? please answer my question, the layout was very wonderful! please send a message to my email: pinknaomiruth@gmail.com
more power to you and to this site. XOXO
I would like to express my thanks because your site has helped me to know how to change my blogskin. Your instructions are simple and easy to follow unlike other sites that I've visited. Thank you! :-)
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