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How to Add Widgets to Your Typepad Blog

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Blogging is the latest craze, but blogs with nothing but posts on them are boring. Heres how to spice up your blog with some interesting widgets.

From Quick Guide: Blog Software For Beginners
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • PC with an Internet connection
  • Blog and Typepad account

    Adding Typepad Widgets from Their Menu

  1. Step 1

    Log into your Typepad account and select the blog you want to embellish, if you have multiple blogs.

  2. Step 2

    Click on the tab that says "Configure."

  3. Step 3

    On the right, you will see the Widget Gallery. Click on "More Widgets" at the bottom, and then choose the category of widget you want.

  4. Step 4

    Select and click on the widget you want to add by selecting the "Get it Now" button.

  5. Step 5

    If the widget maker requires you to sign up, then sign up.

  6. Step 6

    Select the button that says "Add to Typepad", which will take you back to the Typepad design area. Choose the proper ordering for your widget,and republish your blog.

  7. Adding Widgets Not Offered in the Typepad Menu

  8. Step 1

    Go to the widget maker's website and sign up.

  9. Step 2

    Choose the widget you want to add.

  10. Step 3

    Choose the "Get HTML" option, and copy and save all the code that is automatically generated.

  11. Step 4

    Sign into your Typepad account, and select the blog you want to add the widget to.

  12. Step 5

    Choose the "Typelist" option tab at the top of the page.

  13. Step 6

    Choose the "Create a New Typelist" option on the right.

  14. Step 7

    Choose notes as the list type, and name your new list

  15. Step 8

    Paste the HTML code into this list.

  16. Step 9

    Select the Weblogs tab again and choose your blog. Go to the Design tab and choose "Select Content." Scroll down to the Typelists section and make sure the box next to your new Typelist is checked. Republish your weblog. If you want to change its location, go to "Order Content" and move it to a new location.

Tips & Warnings
  • Be sure to preview your blog to make sure the widget fits.
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