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How The Heck Did You Do That?? -Blogger Tips and Tricks #2

September 14th, 2012 Kimberly Blogger Tips and Tricks 8 Comments

14^th Sep

My first Blogger Tips and Tricks post received such a positive response that, I have decided to make this a monthly feature. I know sometimes HTML codes and blogging, in general, can make you feel like you’ve just taken a trip in the Tardis..but my wish is to make it as simple as possible for you.

Update: I noticed when copying the code from this post the quotes are fancy and can mess with code. Please replace them before using code.

1. Placing Images Side by Side on my Blog.

This is a simple way to place them side by side.

Access the HTML side of your post and type the following code:

<table>

<tbody>

<tr>

<img alt=”” src=”image url image 1″ width=”180″ />

<img alt=”” src=”image url image 2″ width= “180” />

</tr>

</tbody>

</table>

In the highlighted blue area you will need to place the web-hosted URL of your image. You can use ~~Photobucket(this~~ is what I use and it’s free), Flickr etc to house these images. What?? how do I do that?? It’s easy, download image desired to your computer. Set up an account with web-based photoshop such as Photobucket. When you are logged on, upload pictures from your computer by selecting upload and following directions. Then click save and go to your albums. Under the photo, you will see a direct link, copy and paste that URL into the red area above, repeat for the second image. In the blue area select the width you want the photo to be.
2. Want them to have clickable links????

<center>

<table cellpadding=”0″ cellspacing=”0″>

<tbody>

<tr>

<td><a href=”url address to website”><img border=”0″ src=”url image of picture” /></a></td>

10px;”>url address to wrbsitel”><img border=”0″ src=”url image of picture” /></a></td></tr>

</tbody></table>

</center>

To add to your post, go to HTML side of composing and copy and paste this code into the post.
copy and paste the link site URL in the red area.
In the blue area copy and paste your image URL. Remember it must be an image stored online, for example, Photobucket or Flickr. (be sure and size them the same)
Repeat for each image.
The 10px is the distance between images and you can change that number to suit your needs.

4. Can I do more than 2 side by side images?

Yes you can, for more images, simply add more code surrounded by ( <td style=”padding-left:10px;”> and </td> ) Make sure you add them before the tag ( </tr> )

<td style=”padding-left:10px;”> paste 2nd link url here“><img src=”paste 2nd photo url here” border=”0″ /></a></td>

5. Can these codes be used in my side bar?

Yes, just be sure to re-size images to fit the width of your sidebar. On blogger, go to add a gadget and use HTML code. Copy and paste the codes we used above.

Tips:

1. Commenting on other blogs:

Be sure to set up accounts with all comment systems that include a link to YOUR blog. (ie. Comment Luv, blogger, Disqus, WordPress, twitter.) I get comments and would love to reciprocate..but if I cannot find you easily I cannot comment.

I know it’s a pain, and I know it takes time to set up profiles but you will see an increase in comments to your blog..trust me. Choice a username and icon to use for all profiles. This will make you recognizable!!! You can use the same password to make it easier to remember. Add your blog and twitter link to this profile. Market yourself everywhere you go.

2. Images in your sidebar

To all the bloggers with pictures in your sidebars that hang out over the edges..you can use Photobucket, Flickr etc to re-size those images to fit within the sidebar. You can also resize your side bar by customizing your template. For Blogger, go to Template, customize, adjusts widths and play around with it, till you get the look you want.

Good Luck and if you have a problem..email, tweet or facebook message me 🙂

If there is something you want to learn about or need advice on

email me and I will try and include it in an upcoming post.

Use this code in HTML:

About Kimberly

Kimberly is a coffee loving book addict who reads and listens to fictional stories in all genres. Whovian, Ravenclaw, Howler and proud Nonna. She owns and manages Caffeinated PR. The coffee is always on and she is ready to chat. BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram

Angie

September 30th, 2013

I can’t seem to get this to work anymore.. is this HTML still good?

kimbacaffeinate
October 1st, 2013
Nope, gah, and I tried several others and they do not work. Let me research and I will reply when I find good code again.
kimbacaffeinate
October 1st, 2013
Angie, the code works but images don’t appear is this happening to you too? What platform are you using? WP? Blogger?
- Hannah
  October 27th, 2013
  Hey Kim, this happens to me too. I’m using WordPress and selfhosting. They just come up with the little broken image page?
  - kimbacaffeinate
    October 27th, 2013
    Here is the problem, when I share code on self-hosted wordpress it messes with the quote marks. Copy the code and then fix all quotes, so that they face correctly and not backwards…then it will work. I am trying to make images of the code, so that my theme cannot screw with them..LOL

Michelle

July 17th, 2013

I am loving this series of yours! Especially the side by side comment thing. I need to re-do my blog roll page ASAP!! 🙂

Thanks for sharing these great tips!

Angelas Anxious Life

HOLY SMOKES! I had a whole blog post on my blog about how to get the dang pictures to be side by side and no one could help me!! Thanks for this… it is a BIG help!!!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!