Got blog on Blogger using a custom domain? Curious how you can possibly adapt Google Apps to use with your blog on your custom domain? Sometimes our curiosity gets the best of us, which was the case for me a while back when experimenting with Google Apps. My experiment took place just prior to Blogger providing the ability to create pages.
My curiosity and experimentation with Google Apps broke my Blogger custom domain, leading to a dreadful 404 error on the front end! Panic of course set in, assuming I was not going to be able to quickly remedy the problem. The downside of using Blogger is of course the fact that you don’t have access to files or settings in the back end of your site, when such a problem can arise.
Today I discovered a blogging friend who also gave in to the same curiosity of using Google Apps to attempt to create a page with Blogger, so I knew I wasn’t alone with getting a bit too creative! If you experimented with Google Apps, or perhaps broke your Blogger custom domain resulting in a 404 error, the solution is a quick one, assuming you can still get to your Blogger dashboard.
Here’s the quick solution to correcting the 404 not found error:
Select ‘Settings’
Select ‘Publishing’
Where it says, ‘Your Publishing on a Custom Domain’, select ‘Switch to blogspot.com.’
Go to the front end of your site, which should now be back to normal. If the 404 error is still there, clear your browser cache.
Return to the same area in your dashboard, and select to redirect to your custom domain. All should be well again!
It’s always nice to learn from the challenges others have faced, so I hope this was of help to you if you find yourself with a 404 not found error using a custom domain with Blogger. As for creating pages with Blogger, make use of the Blogger page feature, to stay out of trouble – lol. Happy blogging!
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If you’re into podcasting, and you have a blog using Blogger, you may already be up on the scoop that you can add a podcast to your blog and to podcasting feeds! Wow, that’s pretty cool, huh! Imagine the opportunities by adding podcasts to your blog! You could share podcasts with your blog readers featuring not only music, but what about these other ideas? Share updates with your voice recording, read a former blog post excerpt, share a paragraph from a book… the possibilities are endless! Here’s how to get started with turning your Blogger blog into a podcaster! Happy podcasting!
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Blogger just keeps getting better! Blogger in draft, now offers Blogger Template Designer from within your dashboard. It’s easy to locate from your Blogger in Draft dashboard, so you can get started with it right away! Locate this tab from your Blogger in Draft dashboard, from here: Go to “Layout”, and then select “Template Designer”.
I know you’re excited to get started with a customization of your blog template, but wait!!! Before you jump into customizing your template, be sure to save your custom codes you may have added such as meta tags and java scripts for Google Analytics, Google Webmaster Tools etc. Also save all your sidebar widget links and other customizations all within a Notepad document, so you don’t lose those and can add them into your new template once you’ve selected your designs. Note: Be sure you do not ever use software like “Word”, because it will add codes that you do not see once you paste your codes back into your customized template.
This is perfect timing for Blogger to come out with the customization through Blogger Template Designer, because my Blogger blogs are ready for a new look. What about your blogs? Here’s the video to get you excited about the many possibilities by using Blogger Template Designer! Have fun!
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Every blogger using the Blogger platform probably wouldn’t mind having access to some extra features that are not yet offered by Blogger, or may not ever be offered. Although Blogger has come a long ways in the last several years with offering more gadgets and widget capabilities, one can always use more blog candy to chew on! Rather than attempting to blog about each of the top Blogger hacks and gadgets that you may be interested in, I’m going to direct you to a great resource that has already done much of the homework for us!
There are well over 20 various codes to create some extra gadgets from this site, and some of the things you’ll be able to accomplish are tabs for navigation, enable trackbacks, and seo optimization! I’ve hardly scratched the surface by naming those few because again there are lots of Blogger gadget hacks to suit your fancy.
Have fun as you take on a new adventure with your Blogger blog while using some of these top Blogger hacks for more gadgets, and for other things about Blogger here, be sure to search our Blogger category and tags too!
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If you have a blog on your own domain using the Blogger platform and wish to submit a XML sitemap in your Google Webmaster dashboard, it’s not difficult to do. In one of my earlier posts I provided the code for submitting your sitemap, and today I’ve updated the post to provide you with the ability to submit a larger XML sitemap for Blogger.
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For those of you who have blogs on the Blogger platform, did you know you can save your blog from your Blogger in Draft dashboard? Here’s how to do it:
From your Blogger dashboard select “Settings” and then “Basic”. That’s where you’ll see the option to “Export” your blog. There’s no fear needed if you select to “export” your blog, because it will simply provide you with a download of your blog, to save on your computer! Just don’t hit “delete blog” from the menu – lol!
Now of course if you choose to export your blog you can use that feature for that specific purpose, but it also provides a way to save your blog posts. Here’s several screen shots from the Blogger in Draft dashboard to lead you through the export steps:
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Yes, you read that title correctly. There are actually advantages to having the Blogger navigation bar on your blog. If you’re not sure what the navigation bar is, it’s the sometimes annoying looking nav bar that spans your blog across the top horizontally, with the Blogger logo, search box, next blog, share this etc features. One of my earlier posts discussed advantages of leaving the Blogger navigation bar intact, and today I just updated that post with another Blogger navigation bar advantage. Check it out!
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Inspiring people gives me great satisfaction. I've spent a substantial amount of time in the Internet community, participating, observing, and evaluating what makes it tic. Here's a bit of information about me:
Like most people I've discovered the Internet is not only fun, but also the best way to share information with others. In the summer of 2005 I created my first website, which was an antique and collectible site. Since that time my interest in learning more about Internet Marketing became a daily interest.
In the fall of 2005, I did just that - I fell down our stairs and broke both bones in my writing wrist, requiring surgical repair thereafter. At that time, my career required a significant amount of handwriting to complete various documents and contract applications, so I found myself out of commission!
Thank goodness I was still able to type and use a keyboard while I healed, which led to the opportunity to learn more about my new passion of Internet marketing and blogging. So, here I am as I continue to pursue what has become my new career path and direction!
I hope you enjoy my blog, and benefit by the information I share!
My experiment took place just prior to Blogger providing the ability to create pages.
If you experimented with Google Apps, or perhaps broke your Blogger custom domain resulting in a 404 error, the solution is a quick one, assuming you can still get to your Blogger dashboard.
Happy blogging!
Imagine the opportunities by adding podcasts to your blog! You could share podcasts with your blog readers featuring not only music, but what about these other ideas? Share updates with your voice recording, read a former blog post excerpt, share a paragraph from a book… the possibilities are endless! Here’s how to get started with turning your Blogger blog into a podcaster! Happy podcasting!
