How to Make Your Own Blog Button
A blog button is a small graphic with a link that enables readers to visit a different Internet location. For example, some bloggers display an "e-mail me" blog button that opens the reader's e-mail program when clicked, encouraging reader feedback. Other bloggers also offer blog buttons for use on other websites to promote their blogs with a link back. Read on to learn how you can create your own blog button for your website in a few easy steps.
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Things You'll Need
- Computer
- Photo-editing or graphic design software (Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Blog
Instructions
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Create a new document in your photo-editing or graphic design program by clicking the "File" menu and the "New" tab.
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Type the desired size of your blog button (typically 150 by 150 pixels), ensuring that the button size is small enough to fit within the chosen space on your blog.
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Create a text box within the button and type whatever text you desire, choosing whichever font(s) and colors coordinate with your blog design.
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Use the program to insert an image into your button (optional, but it does help the button stand out and look more attractive).
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Add a border or background color if you wish, then click "File" and "Save As" to save the file to your computer.
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Tips & Warnings
It's best to stick with one or two related fonts for a uniform, professional look instead of going crazy with a bunch of different fonts and colors.
Check copyright laws before inserting someone else's image into your blog button.
