Over the next few weeks I have some great posts planned for Blogger Buster. Shortly I'll be adding a new widget to the sidebar to offer a little hint at what these will be about, and in this post I'd like to update you on some forthcoming changes to the site.
I'm really glad to see that many of you have suggested or voted for posts in the Skribit widget (take a look at the bottom right of the sidebars if you haven't already participated).
So far, the most popular suggestions have been:
- How to highlight author comments
- How to use Intense Debate Comments for Blogger
- How to add a section after each post that shows who has linked to your blog/that post.
Other "feature posts" which are still in draft are:
- The 50 most popular Blogger powered blogs
- Another 50 (or so) excellent Blogger XML templates
- Yet more unique and inspiring Blogger designs (I have about 40 so far, but I'm still researching!)
Of course, I'll probably change the titles before publishing, but I hope this will give you an idea of what to expect soon!
Blogger Buster Birthday Celebrations
It's been almost a year since Blogger Buster was created (and I've enjoyed every minute of this year of blogging!) so in honor of the occasion I'm planning a bit of a birthday bash for this blog.
Starting from the beginning of June, I plan to post a few special articles, and also have a competition or two.
More on that coming soon!
Replying to your emails and comments
As some of you may have noticed, last week I was a little bogged down trying to keep up with the number of emails and comments received.
While I've always tried to respond personally to everyone who has taken the time to send an email or comment on my posts, it's becoming increasingly difficult to keep a good balance between correspondence and writing blog posts (especially as I'm also a full-time mum!).
So if you have emailed or commented recently without a reply, please don't feel offended. I will get back to you as soon as I can. I will also soon post an FAQ to try and answer some of the most commonly asked questions, which will help you all find answers more quickly and lighten my inbox a little!
Tell me what you would like to read!
I hope you will all enjoy the posts I'm planning for these coming weeks, but if you have any suggestions for future posts, don't forget to suggest these using the Skribit widget in the sidebar!
As always, your comments and suggestions are warmly welcomed, so please feel free to leave a comment below.
My name is Amanda Fazani and I write Blogger Buster to help other Blogger users make the most of their Blogger blogs.
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yay! i'm looking forward to the post about highlighting author comments.
Well, I know I'm in the extreme minority here, but I'd be interested to know if/how many of your readers have Classic Blogger-based blogs. I wonder how many of us relics are out there...
Well thanks for the preview, I'm looking forward to all of those things. I'm especially interested in hearing about Intense Debate, as I have been going back and forth as to whether or not I want to install it or not. (And I hope you let us know why you choose to, or choose not to, use it.)
Thanks so much for this site. I've learned so much, and you make the learning fun.
Thanks!
Hello amanda. i am a loyal reader of ur blog.:))) i am following this blog
since i found it and enjoyed every post.
i have a few tricky question to ask.u have posted many hacks which is great but u didn't tell how u implemented it in ur own blog.
1.About twitter widget---u have said how to use it but it could be better if u tell how u setup it on ur header left side.
2.About 3 column footer section---i think u missed out how to make border in those footer section which is in ur blog. most probably grey color.
3.About sidebar page element---i have read all ur sidebar categories post but did't find how u made page element(in ur blog...Sponsors & Ads).
4. What's next and related post by categories---i have read this hacks but didn't find how to setup both of this side by side..i mean in left what's next and in right related post by categories.
i have more question to ask but i think it would be too much to ask right now.
i think not only for me but also for the rest of the readers of ur blog want to know this question.
by the way i am using intense debate on my blog and i know how to use it completely:)))
thx in advance.
Hey Amanda,
Thanks for these useful tips and widgets!
I love the "Top commentators" one: well done!
I have subscribed to your blog cause I have a feeling that it will help me a lot in improving my blog :D!
Thanks once again!
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Exchange link....
Thanks for your interest in Intense Debate. Hope you don't mind me chiming in here. I'm available to answer any questions as you continue to explore Intense Debate.
Seriously, don't hesitate to email me!
Cheers,
Michael Koenig
Intense Debate
feedback@intensedebate.com
Anything to help clear up or hide clutter is appreciated. I added a future post idea to the list too.