Looking to gain further visibility into your previous blog posts?
I know I was. Like most people, I spend an incredible amount of time creating my blogs. I sometimes cringe at the thought that in a matter of days or sometimes hours that my blog now rests on page 2 within the group(s) I had posted it to.
The widget/blidget to the right (under my profile picture) helps to showcase your previous blogs. It was created on a site called Widgetbox. I had discovered this back in June of 2007 and haven't removed it since I installed it.
One of the neat features of this widget is that it tracks the number of hits. For example, yesterday I had 39 hits; the day before 45. It's a pretty neat feature to have as it's always interesting to see just how many are previewing.
And like most widgets, you can customize.
Here's a quick tutorial on creating this widget (it might be easier to print this out and then refer back to it):
- Sign up with Widgetbox (there's no cost)
- Next hit the "make a new widget"
- Now hit "Blog/Feed" A box will appear at the bottom of the page asking for your blog url. Here's where you'll need to open up Active Rain in a new window, and go to "my blog". Copy and paste the URL. For example, my active rain blog url is: http://activerain.com/blogs/atlantahomestager
- You'll then be taken to the page where you'll be able to customize the size; choose a theme; choose the display, create a title; add images and more.
- The next step is to hit "publish blidget" which is in the bottom right hand corner.
- You'll be greated with a "Thank you" page. Don't leave this page quite yet though as you now need to hit "get widget." A new box will appear with the code. You'll see you can copy the code by hitting the button called "copy."
To add this widget/blidget to your profile on AR:
- Go to 'my home'
- Select 'my settings'
- You'll place the code in the box called "blog description"
- Hit UPDATE when completed.
If it seems complicated, trust me, it isn't. However, if anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Kathy
Home Staging Atlanta - Kathy Nielsen - 678 522 8392
RESA Professional Stager of the Year - Southern Region 2011
Whether your home is vacant or occupied, this Atlanta Georgia Home Stager, Kathy Nielsen, understands what it takes to sell a home quickly. Her homes have graced the pages of several publications, appeared in TV commercials as well as on HGTV's hit program Sleep On it.
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I love that widget! I get intimidated that it wont work right for me, so I never installed it!
Thanks for the posting,I always enjoy reading your post, keep them coming.
Thanks so much for sharing this. I have been looking for a widget like this for a while!
good post...thanks for the tips..I will try it..
Thank you for walking us through this - I just did it and did a shorthand version of your instructions an STILL was able to do it! YOU DA BOMB Ms. Kathy!
Kathy ~ thank you for these very detailed instructions. One question is: can we select only certain of our blogs to go into this widget, and not others (for instance, public ones only)?
I will check it out, thanks for the post.
-Bryan Flynn
I am going to trust you that it isn't that complicated -- thanks for posting step-by-step instructions!!!
Thank you, my local comrade! talk to you soon -- did you see the article in Atlanta Home Improvement June issue? You are a star!
Mott - It's easy to do, trust me. I'm here if you have any questions.
Thanks, Greg. That was super sweet of you to say.
Robin - Good, I'm glad I posted this.
Michael - give it a whirl.
I'm so glad you did one Karen O!
Maureen - I don't think you can select which of the blogs. However, I'll go over to their site and see if there's any reference.
Tori Lynn - You're welcome. The instructions may look a bit intimidating but trust me, it's really easy.
Karen D - Hi there, girl. I haven't seen the article yet. Did you find it in a store?
Kathy
Thanks Kathy. You just saved me hours and hours of trying to be techie...then out of frustration go onto something else!
Kathy.... Thanks for this info, I've bookmarked you so I can check back when I have time to add this to my sidebar!
The magazine is delivered to many locations for free distribution. It goes to all Real Estate offices as well. It is quite popular around Atlanta -- they featured your company and also featured my company as well, and one other -- nice article. Go to www.homeimprovementmag.com for locations to get the magazine -- it's not online as of yet.
I am working on a post for us!
Kathy,
Thanks so much !! I am a newbie and truly have been wracking my brain how people got stuff in the side bar... I do have several other blogs and normally don't have a problem figuring it out but I did this time.. What a blessing you are !!
Thanks so much for taking the time to give us step by step directions as well as the website. Had seen thsee and wondered how, now I can.
Renee - I hope you give it a try. It really is easy.
Bill - if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Thanks, Karen. I saw your post on the article and can't wait to get my hands on a copy. I'll be out and about today. Thanks for posting it!
Cheryl - I'm glad it's helped.
Ronelle - You're very welcome.
Kathy
Thanks for the great info. I will definitely try this out.
Kathy: Thank you so much for sharing! Julie
Who knew? (As Christopher Lowell always says!)