Blogger Open Image with Lightbox

How to open image with Lightbox on Blogger?
How to open image with Lightbox on Blogspot?
Show image with Lightbox on Blogger.
Show image with Lightbox on Blogspot.

Blogger has recently added a new feature for the photos and images on the blog posts. With the new Lightbox feature, the images can be clicked and be displayed with a darkened background.



Also, all the images and photos within the blog post will be listed below, allowing readers to view them one by one - like a slideshow.

Currently, Blogger blogs in default have "Open images with Lightbox" setting enabled. To configure it, go to Dashboard > Settings > Formatting.

Then you'll see the setting mode for Lightbox. Either yes or no.



According to the description: If yes is selected, when a reader clicks on an image in a post, it will be displayed in a slideshow-like overlay instead of leaving your page and navigation to the image.

It could seem rather annoying if readers unintentionally click on it. But if your blog is a photography blog, it's definitely suitable.

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Blogger New Interface Layout

Blogger has released a new layout on its Original Blogger site (note: not Blogger in Draft) and you can try the updated Blogger interface with just a click, that's if you're still on the old Blogger interface.



This is the outdated (or old if you prefer) interface/layout and it has been around for quite some time.

And this... is the new updated interface by Blogger.



Looks whiter and more organized than the previous interface, with a tinge of orange color. Probably competing with one of their closest competitor, Wordpress, the new layout seem to grasp a more professional look.

If you have a few blogs, you'll see them being listed one by one on the main page. To have a better control over each individual blogs, just click on the blog name and you'll be directed to the overview page.



On the overview page, there will be statistics and updates (comments, post count, follower count, etc) displayed. On the left had side, the navigation panel allows you to work on numerous features, none of which is new though.



On the posts page, it looks similarly like Wordpress - with number of comments with a speech bubble, the views (statistics) and date. The controls are similar to Wordpress too, but definitely a good improvement by Blogger.



Whereas the comment section lists all the comments in a chronological order, with the latest one at the top. However, Blogger should further improve this section by removing the "on blog post" from the written comment. Perhaps a new column will do.



The post editor section is almost the same, despite the change of layout. With the post settings grouped together at the right side, it's more convenient to configure the settings. Blogger now allows the "Location" to be included as well.

For more information about the new layout, check out Blogger's Fresh New Look on the Official Google Blog.

Author's note: It normally takes time to adapt to a new layout. I agree so I'm gonna stay with the old interface for a little longer.

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OnBux Down Forever?

Yes, OnBux is down for quite some time already and one could only wonder - was it intentionally done? Was the hard-clicked money earned by their users too lucrative to be taken (scammed) so that they purposely close down the site?







Was there an issue with their hosting? But many would conclude that it's a scam attempt.



Goodbye OnBux, you've been good actually - except for the remaining credit you didn't pay up.

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Flavors.me - Homepage in Minutes

Here's a cool way to create your own homepage in just minutes - with flavors.me. To be exact, it's just a 1-page homepage that allows you to link all your other social media accounts on it.



To get started, you'll require to register for an account. It's easy and quick.

Before moving on the the features and details of flavors.me, let's go through some of the existing flavors.me profiles.







After registering, you can immediately start to customize your profile. The editing tools are easy to be understood, easy to navigate and watch real-time changes onto your profile display.



You can customize your layout, fonts and colors in real-time. Just click, and the changes will appear almost instantly. Therefore, you are allowed to modify it to meet your preference.



Once the appearance is done, add some of your favorite social media accounts to your profile. Link your Wordpress blog, Facebook profile, Twitter account or even YouTube channel.

If a visitor checks out your profile page, he can then access all your linked social media accounts - almost like a 1-stop homepage center.



Other than that, there are stats available but real-time stats are a paid-only feature.

Actually, there is nothing much about flavors.me if you're just using the free version. Most of the functions and features are locked away, unless you're willing to pay the fee.

And if you're willing to pay, it's $20 a year.



Upon paying, there will be unlimited services available. You can get a custom URL, directory listing, real-time stats, contact form and custom content.

That's it.

Also, there is another similar website called about.me. It's way better than flavors.me so feel free to check it out.

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About.me - Custom Profile & Personal Analytics Dashboard

Here's a great method to create your own customized profile almost instantly - check out about.me. It's a website where you can make your own 1-page profile and display multiple links to your other social media sites.



Here are some of the available examples of about.me profiles.







After registering, you can start your own profile. The editing tools are pretty self-explanatory and you can navigate easily and see the real-time changes to your profile on the screen.



Once you have created your own about.me profile, you can track the profile statistics - such as the profile views, clicks on the profile and external links to the profile.



Besides that, you can check your Klout influence statistics - basically it's the score of your influence with your social media accounts connected to about.me.



Also, about.me analyzes your style and influence with your online activities. Your Klout style will be shown. The top 5 people you're influenced by and the top 5 people you influence will be displayed as well.



For me, they are more or less from Twitter (since I added Twitter as one of my links), normally determined when they @mention you.

So what are you waiting for? Get your about.me profile now! It's cool!

Also, there is another similar website called flavors.me. Not as good as about.me but feel free to check it out.

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Blogger in Draft Favicon Upload Shows on Blog List

How to show favicon on Blogger's Blog List gadget?
How to show favicon on Blogger's Blog List widget?
How to show customized favicon on Blogger's Blog List gadget?
How to show customized favicon on Blogger's Blog List widget?
How to replace Blogger default favicon with customized favicon?
How to replace Blogspot default favicon with customized favicon?

To know how, please go to How to Add Favicon with Blogger in Draft for the step by step guide.

After uploading, you'll see the new customized/uploaded favicon on the Blogger Page Element page.



The interesting thing about uploading your customized favicon with this new feature on Blogger in Draft is - the favicon shows on the Blogger's Blog List element when being linked.

Here's an example...



Normally, when the conventional favicon adding via HTML method is used, the customized favicon won't appear on the Blog List and the default Blogger favicon remains there.

But with this new customized Favicon Upload feature, Blogger has certainly took a big step in fulfilling what the Blogger bloggers need - a favicon for the blog's identity!

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How to Add Favicon with Blogger in Draft

How to add favicon?
How to create favicon for Blogger blog?
How to create favicon for Blogspot blog?
How to add favicon to Blogger blog?
How to add favicon to Blogspot blog?

Back then, you'll need to play around with the blog HTML code in order to have a customized favicon. But now, you can add a favicon easily with Blogger in Draft!

Here's how.

First, go to Blogger in Draft. Then go to Dashboard > Design.



There is a Favicon page element where you can add your own customized favicon by clicking on the "Edit" link.



A pop-up window will appear and all you have to do is to select the favicon (with an .ico format) from your computer and just save it! As easy as that.

If you're not sure on how to create a favicon .ico file, continue reading.

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How to create favicon (.ico) file?

Firstly, an icon is required. You can either use an online icon creator (which may not be user-friendly) or Photoshop.

Once you've designed your icon, save it as an image file. Next, proceed to the online icon generator to generate the icon. There, upload your saved favicon image, select icon size 16x16 and generate it. Once it's done, download the icon into your computer.

Then you can use the downloaded icon and select it as the favicon (.ico) file.

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