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Just Apply a Blog Template? No, I Need Basic HTML to Make My Dream Blog Come True
I’ve visited several blogs from some of you and took the time to analyze them. It seems that many of my fellow bloggers overseas simply pick a blog template and apply it straight away without making any changes. It’s nice, practical, and easy just upload the XML file and you’re done.
But here's the issue: I noticed that many blog posts feature huge photos that aren’t positioned properly. Sometimes they go beyond the layout or appear oversize. Sure, photos help make your posts look more attractive and colorful but if the images are too big, they can slow down your blog’s loading speed. This might not be a big deal if your internet is super fast, but it can be a problem for readers with average or slower connections.
Choosing a blog template whether free or paid is easy. You just pick one you like, apply it, and your blog instantly looks different. But for me, it’s not that simple.
A blog or website will always rely on HTML (HyperText Markup Language) because HTML is its foundation. Even though you can create a website or blog nowadays with just a few clicks, I still think it’s important to understand a little bit about basic HTML, right?
Now, I won’t go into all the HTML basics here you can find plenty of tutorials for that. But at the very least, you should learn a few key tags or codes that are often used to build blog content: h\ow to insert links, display images, change font colors, create line breaks, and so on.
For me, understanding HTML is essential when it comes to customizing blog templates. It’s the foundation that allows me to structure my blog pages the way I want. With HTML, I can arrange the text, images, and other elements in a way that matches my personal style and preferences.
I’m lucky to have spent about a year learning the basics of HTML JavaScript and Adobe Photoshop as well It’s given me the ability to modify templates, add new features, and adjust the layout exactly how I want it.
And it gets even better if you also have some basic image editing skills, like using Adobe Photoshop or similar tools. That’s how you take your blog to the next level making it not just professional-looking, but also a fun project that truly reflects your personality
"I just can not accept the template just like that. I cannot take it for granted. I am not satisfied with the layout setting on the dashboard of Blogspot for creating my dream blog based on the template. That is why the knowledge of basic HTML, JavaScript and Adobe Photoshop as well.
JavaScript will always help me greatly to add a sound inside my Blog post, make a drop-down menu and many other captivate effects for my blog which can be like a pro
The combination of three magic stuffs can make my dream blog comes true. Yes indeed, I need to make some changes in HTML view. I have a basic HTML so I do not have any problem to locate and find the location that I would like to make any changes"
I was the first-place winner of a blog design competition twice—in 2012 and 2013—across West Kalimantan Province. You can check out my record of achievements in blog competitions here
That’s exactly how I feel now. I’m really satisfied with the template I use. I’ve stuck with this news/magazine-style layout for more than seven years. If you’ve visited my blog, you’ll see the theme is news-based, with unique features like background sound and custom banners.
Thanks to my HTML knowledge and some Photoshop skills, I’ve turned a basic blog template into something that feels truly mine something I’ve always dreamed of.
What about you?
Have you tried customizing your blog using HTML?
Its optional by the way.
If you are busy, and do not have much time to customize your blog is fine. That is really fine. Its optional. You are free
Share your experience or questions in the comments below
I’d love to hear from you!
But here's the issue: I noticed that many blog posts feature huge photos that aren’t positioned properly. Sometimes they go beyond the layout or appear oversize. Sure, photos help make your posts look more attractive and colorful but if the images are too big, they can slow down your blog’s loading speed. This might not be a big deal if your internet is super fast, but it can be a problem for readers with average or slower connections.
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| I’ve been using this magazine-style template for years. It’s actually a free template. With my basic knowledge of HTML, Adobe Photoshop, and a bit of JavaScript, I’ve been able to customize it by adding elements like sound effects, online forms, running text, drop-down menus, create banners and more |
Choosing a blog template whether free or paid is easy. You just pick one you like, apply it, and your blog instantly looks different. But for me, it’s not that simple.
A blog or website will always rely on HTML (HyperText Markup Language) because HTML is its foundation. Even though you can create a website or blog nowadays with just a few clicks, I still think it’s important to understand a little bit about basic HTML, right?
Now, I won’t go into all the HTML basics here you can find plenty of tutorials for that. But at the very least, you should learn a few key tags or codes that are often used to build blog content: h\ow to insert links, display images, change font colors, create line breaks, and so on.
For me, understanding HTML is essential when it comes to customizing blog templates. It’s the foundation that allows me to structure my blog pages the way I want. With HTML, I can arrange the text, images, and other elements in a way that matches my personal style and preferences.
I’m lucky to have spent about a year learning the basics of HTML JavaScript and Adobe Photoshop as well It’s given me the ability to modify templates, add new features, and adjust the layout exactly how I want it.
And it gets even better if you also have some basic image editing skills, like using Adobe Photoshop or similar tools. That’s how you take your blog to the next level making it not just professional-looking, but also a fun project that truly reflects your personality
JavaScript will always help me greatly to add a sound inside my Blog post, make a drop-down menu and many other captivate effects for my blog which can be like a pro
The combination of three magic stuffs can make my dream blog comes true. Yes indeed, I need to make some changes in HTML view. I have a basic HTML so I do not have any problem to locate and find the location that I would like to make any changes"
I was the first-place winner of a blog design competition twice—in 2012 and 2013—across West Kalimantan Province. You can check out my record of achievements in blog competitions here
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| "This is the EDIT HTML section. It contains a lot of scripts, including JavaScript. If you have basic HTML knowledge, you’ll probably have no trouble finding the right file, locating the code, or adding image tags here. |
That’s exactly how I feel now. I’m really satisfied with the template I use. I’ve stuck with this news/magazine-style layout for more than seven years. If you’ve visited my blog, you’ll see the theme is news-based, with unique features like background sound and custom banners.
Thanks to my HTML knowledge and some Photoshop skills, I’ve turned a basic blog template into something that feels truly mine something I’ve always dreamed of.
What about you?
Have you tried customizing your blog using HTML?
Its optional by the way.
If you are busy, and do not have much time to customize your blog is fine. That is really fine. Its optional. You are free
Share your experience or questions in the comments below
I’d love to hear from you!
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I have changed very little on my blog in the 20 years I've had it. I know very little html but I can change the size of a Youtube video to fit the page, change the color of the page or resize a picture. That's about it.
ReplyDeleteThat is great, I love to hear that actually. Having a dreaming template that fits to our vision is challenging and also intereting. However, its optional. Bloggers can decide anything they want for the appearance, for the contents of their blog post and so forth
DeleteHello and thanks for stopping by my blog! For me the best solution was to use a Blogger template (I've had the same one since 2009 or so) and tweak it to fit my needs. I used some very basic html to widen the text area, to accommodate larger photos. (This prevents the photos bursting the boundaries of the text area, a problem you've seen too!)
ReplyDeleteI use third-party sites to host elements like videos or sound recordings, and simply embed them on the blog. Again, I tweak the html to make them fit my template.
Your blog is great because it gets a lot of content right on the front page. But I want a simpler look, which reduces the amount of content a visitor sees immediately. It's all a matter of preference!
Thanks again and see you around blogland.
I really enjoyed reading your blog insights! I can totally relate to your approach sometimes the best solution is sticking with a classic template that you’re already comfortable with and just customizing it as needed.
DeleteUsing basic HTML to widen the text area is a smart move, especially for showcasing larger photos without breaking the layout yes, I’ve definitely run into that issue myself!
Embedding multimedia from third-party sites is also a neat way to keep your blog clean and loading quickly. I respect how you’ve made it all work seamlessly within your chosen design.