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Gadgets can be quite handy and useful when you manage a number of blogs. However, sometimes we can do with some fun in our lives. I've picked these 5 out of the thousands available, not because they have any particular usefulness, but because they can add charm, beauty and imagination to your blog. You can easily access these gadgets by going to your blog's layout. Click on 'add a gadget', then go through 'more gadgets' to find these and others like them available.
If you're pressed for time, just use the 'link' I've provided after each of these below to get to your chosen page. Remember to use the panels provided to properly customise each gadget to suit your individual needs.
Event
This gadget helps you and your readers to keep abreast of special events happening in the near future. Do you have a book launch, a special blog tour, a contest? 'My events' is splendid as a temporary way to add social interaction to your blog. Link Or go to your Layout - Add a Gadget - Featured Gadgets (click on blue print at the top left hand corner of the 'add gadgets' page) - and My Event is the 5th one on the list.
Flikr Photostream
I have this one on my new Shakespeare scenes blog. It showcases your most recent pictures uploaded on flickr and adds interest to a new blog when you're still not too sure of what gadgets you want included. It adds colour, a bit of fun, and something extra for your new readers to look at while you build your blog. Link Or go to your Layout - Add a Gadget - Featured Gadgets - and Flickr Photostream is the 7th one on the list.
The Daily Puppy
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This one may appeal to people who like dogs. Even if we don't, we have to keep in mind that sites which feature animals (especially the cute, baby variety) do pretty well when it comes to traffic. This gadget displays a different picture of a cute puppy each day. This one can be customised for size and the number of puppies you show. Link Or go to your Layout - Add a Gadget - More Gadgets - and Daily Puppy is in the middle of the first page.
Twitter 'Follow Me' Buttons
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Gadgets can be quite handy and useful when you manage a number of blogs. However, sometimes we can do with some fun in our lives. I've picked these 5 out of the thousands available, not because they have any particular usefulness, but because they can add charm, beauty and imagination to your blog. You can easily access these gadgets by going to your blog's layout. Click on 'add a gadget', then go through 'more gadgets' to find these and others like them available.
If you're pressed for time, just use the 'link' I've provided after each of these below to get to your chosen page. Remember to use the panels provided to properly customise each gadget to suit your individual needs.
Event
Flikr Photostream
I have this one on my new Shakespeare scenes blog. It showcases your most recent pictures uploaded on flickr and adds interest to a new blog when you're still not too sure of what gadgets you want included. It adds colour, a bit of fun, and something extra for your new readers to look at while you build your blog. Link Or go to your Layout - Add a Gadget - Featured Gadgets - and Flickr Photostream is the 7th one on the list.
The Daily Puppy
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Twitter 'Follow Me' Buttons
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Just go to the page, click on a number and 'update.' You'll be spoilt for choice with the number of interesting/funny/cute 'follow me' buttons on offer. link Or go to Layout - Add a Gadget - More Gadgets - and Twitter 'Follow Me' buttons are in the middle of the second page of gadgets.
Pictures of Baby exotic animals
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A beautiful, large selection of exotic baby animals to soften the look of your blog. Of course you can choose the height of this gadget, but I suspect you would want it a medium size to properly showcase this lovely selection. Again, this is not a feature of any particular use. It just sits there looking pretty. I can do with some 'pretty', can't you? Link Or go to your Layout - Add a Gadget - More Gadgets - and Pictures of exotic baby animals' gadget is towards the bottom of page 3.
Stay tuned for more hand-picked blogger gadgets.
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