Thursday, 21 April 2011

Google Now Use Twitter Facebook And Site Speed To Help Rank Your Blog

Google Favicon CubeGoogle originally made its name by using a Page rank system based on links throughout the web to return relevant search results to users.Although there were many search engines available before Google the page rank system simply returned better results to users.Page Rank (Googles Internal Page Rank Not So Much Toolbar Page Rank, a long story) is still the major factor in how search results are delivered and things like Back links and anchor text are still the major players and always will be.However over the years Google have added lots of other factors in how they return their search results, they claim there is over 200 components used to deliver the results we see.A couple of noticeable more recent additions to this are Social Media and Site Speed.
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Tuesday, 19 April 2011

The New Blogger Dashboard And Design Is Live

Blogger In Draft Design LogoBlogger today announced they have started the release of the New design Blogger Dashboard and User Interface Design.The release at first will be on Blogger In Draft, Quiet common for new releases but it will also be added to only some accounts at first .A random number of users will have the new Blogger dashboard from today when they log in via Blogger In Draft and over the next few days and weeks it will be added to more until all users have the new Dashboard in draft.Usually a new addition to blogger that is tested in draft finds its way on to the main blogger site within a week or two but a change this big could be longer.
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Use A Cool Envelope Background Image On Your Blogger Comments


In this post we are going to see how to add a really cool envelope image behind your Blog Comment Form.The envelope image will blend in with the comment form itself along with the Post A Comment Message, Post Comment and Preview Buttons and subscribe by email link.The image is grey with a nice design in the top left and a small icon will be below the subscribe by Email link users click to be notified of replies.
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Monday, 18 April 2011

79 Places To Find The Latest Fresh New Wordpress Themes

Although we mainly focus on Blogger here when it comes to gadgets and templates we have lots of readers that also use Wordrpress.In fact i get lots of Emails asking questions relating to Wordpress Blogs and on our Blogger templates site BestBloggerTemplates.Net i am always being asked about Wordpress Themes.The main question is when i post a free Blogger template "Can I Get That Template For Wordpress" or more importantly "Can I Get That Template For Free On Wordpress".So i decided to carry out some research and compile a list of sites offering the latest free Wordpress Themes, and as with most things i start out to find ten or fifteen sites for a list and return with over 70 !

Before we get to the list i should let you know I have checked each site personally to make sure they are up to date and the last new Theme wasn't added in 2009, I have checked The Themes are Free (Some have Paid Premium Themes but the link will be to the free section, no affiliate links) and they support the latest version of WP.The list was compiled after checking what must have been over 500 websites.They are numbered 1 to 79 but they have been added as i researched so they are not in order of preference.Most links are to exclusive wordprss theme sites but i have included a few good  recent blog post with lists of themes.

79 Sites For Fresh New Free Wordpress Themes

  1. The Wordpress.Org Directory
  2. http://www.wordpressmanual.com/
  3. http://wordpressthemesbase.com
  4. http://www.freewpthemes.net/
  5. http://www.wpthemesfree.com/
  6. http://www.freethemelayouts.com/
  7. http://topwpthemes.com/
  8. http://www.themelab.com/free-wordpress-themes/
  9. http://www.freewordpressthemes4u.com/
  10. http://www.blogohblog.com/wordpress-theme-dictum/
  11. http://themetation.com/category/themes/free-themes/
  12. http://www.wpzoom.com/free-wordpress-themes/
  13. http://www.freewebsitethemes.com/
  14. http://www.web2feel.com/
  15. http://www.graphicmania.net/category/wordpress/
  16. http://www.freewpthemesite.com/ (No Longer Available)
  17. http://www.clone24.com/
  18. http://www.acosmin.com/wordpress-themes/
  19. http://free-wordpress-themes.com/
  20. http://wpthemes.info/
  21. http://www.ezwpthemes.com/
  22. http://www.freethemewordpress.com/ (No Longer Available)
  23. http://www.wpskins.org/
  24. http://wplayout.com/
  25. http://www.magpress.com/
  26. http://themeboss.com/ (No Longer Available)
  27. http://www.themes-wp.com/
  28. http://newwpthemes.com/
  29. http://www.prowordpressthemes.com/
  30. http://wpshower.com/
  31. http://www.widgetreadythemes.com/ (No Longer Available)
  32. http://forthelose.org/ftl-themes (No Longer Available)
  33. http://iwordpressthemes.com/
  34. http://www.templatelite.com/
  35. http://www.themesplice.com/
  36. http://www.amazingwordpressthemes.com/
  37. http://www.themespreview.com/
  38. http://fthemes.com/videozone-free-wordpress-theme/
  39. http://www.wpdaddy.com/
  40. http://www.fresheezy.com/
  41. http://wpthemesdb.com/
  42. http://themes.rock-kitty.net/
  43. http://wpcorner.com/
  44. http://www.tastythemes.net/free-wordpress-themes/
  45. http://www.wordpresssupplies.com/
  46. http://wordpress2u.com/
  47. http://www.wpthemes360.com/
  48. http://www.mygreencorner.com/freewordpressthemes.php
  49. http://www.themes2wp.com/
  50. http://www.wordpressthemes2.com/
  51. http://www.themesbase.com/WordPress-Templates/
  52. http://ithemes.com/free-wordpress-themes/
  53. http://www.iloveyouwp.com/wordpress-themes
  54. http://www.mkels.com/
  55. http://www.premiumwp.com/category/free-premiumwp-wordpress-themes/
  56. http://freewpthemes.name/
  57. http://www.freewpblogthemes.com/
  58. http://www.themza.com/Wordpress/
  59. http://www.theme-time.com/
  60. http://www.gothemes.com/
  61. http://www.free-wp-themes.com/
  62. http://wpcrunchy.com/tag/free/
  63. http://www.freewpthemes.net/wordpress-themes/
  64. http://www.productivedreams.com/tag/wordpress-theme/
  65. http://ericulous.com/category/free-wordpress-themes/
  66. http://newwpthemes.net/category/free-wordpress-themes/
  67. http://wptemplates.org/
  68. http://www.wp4themes.com/
  69. http://www.wptheme4free.com/
  70. http://www.wpfreetemplates.net/
  71. http://greatwordpressthemes.com/
  72. http://www.siteground.com/wordpress-hosting/wordpress-themes.htm
  73. http://www.paddsolutions.com/
  74. http://www.dynamicwp.net/category/free-themes/
  75. http://www.simplewpthemes.com/
  76. http://www.web3mantra.com/2011/03/04/50-free-wordpress-themes/
  77. http://tech2connect.com/blog/
  78. http://wpgpl.com/category/themes/
  79. http://wphacks.com/50-best-free-wordpress-themes-gallery/

That's the list ! If i have left out one of your favorite places for Wordpress themes let me know, i would love to add it to the list.And hey plagiarism crowed ! Don't copy the list and take credit, i know were you live...

Drop Your Comments And Questions Below.

Saturday, 16 April 2011

Add An Animated Bump Effect To Labels List On Blogger

jquery blogger effect
In this post we have a fun effect you can add to the links in your blog labels list.This trick has been around for a while and i have been using it on some other blogs.The effect is created using jQuery and basically when a visitor places their cursor over a link it moves across horizontally.So in the same manner you might have links change color, underline or change background on hover this will make them move.

Live Demo - You can see a demo in the category section in the sidebar of Design And Blog : Best Blogger Templates.

Video Tutorial Included - Fore More Help See The Video Tutorial At The End Of The Post.

Add Animated Link Lists To Your Blog


Step 1. In your Blogger dashboard click > Design > Edit Html
Design Edit Html Blogger

Step 2. Find the following piece of code in your blogs Html : (Click Ctrl and F for a search bar to help find the code - More Info)

</head>

Step 3. Copy And Paste The Following Code Directly Above / Before </head>

<!--Animated Label Links For Blogger http://www.spiceupyourblog.com--><script src='http://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.5.1/jquery.min.js' type='text/javascript'>
</script>
<script type='text/javascript'>
var dur = 450;
$(document).ready(function() {
$('a.linknudge, .Label ul li a').hover(function() {
$(this).animate({
paddingLeft: '20px'
}, dur);
}, function() {
$(this).animate({
paddingLeft: 0
}, dur);
});
});</script><!--End Animated Label Links For Blogger http://www.spiceupyourblog.com-->

Step 4. Save Your Template.

Video Tutorial For Animated Links In Labels Gadget




That's it now the links in your Labels Gadget will have this cool effect.

Drop Your Comments And Questions Below.

Thursday, 14 April 2011

Professional Blog Design Service Expands With Exciting New Offers

Over the last year i have been offering my services to work on your Blogs.The response has been amazing and i have had a lot of fun working on Blogs with Bloggers from all around the world.It has also been great to get such positive feedback and lets be honest I'm getting paid and an extra few bucks in the pocket is always nice.I have took on all sorts of projects from quick customizations to full blog makeovers and now i am excited to offer even more.

From today i am expanding the services offered to include some new and exciting options.

I have in the past had to sometimes refuse some work due to a simple lack of time but i have acquired the help of my Good Friend, Fellow Blogger and Design Genius Dasari Harish.Most of you will have seen the Awesome post he wrote on Spice Up Your Blog recently - Animated Flying Twitter Bird For Blogger.

Then There Were Two


I have been working with Harish on a number of things over the last few months and now together we can work to really Spice Up Your Blogs.Harish like myself specializes in Blogger design and he is also an Expert in all the latest web design coding including jQuery, Css3, Html5 and All the stuff that makes your blog beautiful without slowing it down.

Among other things have worked on the very advanced comment section you can now see on Spice Up Your Blog (Details On How You Can Get It Below) and the cool effect you see on the BuySellAdds banners at the top of the sidebar and header here (Fellow BSA Users Can Look Out For Upcoming Tutorial On This).

With Harish on board we can now take on almost any project and we have a few things in mind also.First as i said i have received amazing feedback over the last year here are a few samples..

What They Said (Thanks Guys) !

"...Service was quick and efficient...Definitely recommended - Annabel @ DizzyFunctional..."

"Paul, The work you did on my Blogger site is stunning....I would have scrapped the whole site if it wasn't for you. Now I have a professional, clean and functional blog - Lisa Drubec @ The Friendly Blogger "

"With your quick replies to emails and excellent explanations the process was very smooth even though we are on different sides of the globe - David @ My VST Charts "

"You did so quickly, and in a professional and creative manner. I felt you really understood what I was looking for. I would recommend you to anyone looking to "Spice Up" their blog - Emily Hanlon @ Fiction Writing, The Passionate Journey"

"When I first contacted Paul to redesign my blog, I gave him very specific instructions on the content and overall appearance.Not only did he follow through on my specifications, but he also added in his own touch on things I hadn't even considered that improved the quality of my site- Matty @ Matty Thoughts"

"I was having some major issues with blogger and you fixed those in a very short time. Then I decided to totally redo the blog and I love it! You were extremely fast and very helpful. Your prices are wonderful too - Joan @ Joan's Gardens"

What They Wrote (Thanks Again Guys)


New Look On Joan's Gardens

Blogs To Help You Blog Better

Need A Website Makeover ?

New Services And Specials


I am now confident there is nothing within reason (We cant get blogs to make coffee) we cant provide, So Go crazy or go simple or let us get creative.

Here are two new services starting with the much commented on comment section just added here on Spice Up Your blog.

Special - The Ultimate Blogger Comments Section ! : Have an Awesome comments section on your blog.Features include - Wordpress Advanced Style with Comment Avatars, Color coded Name and date line, Authors Comments (Comments You Write) use different color name and date line, different shade background and Animated Admin Sticker (Can use different Image such as signature).Default image (You Choose) For Commenter's with no avatar, Reply Button Or Link Is Optional.See them in action here - Ultimate Blogger Comments Section.5 Styles To Choose From And You choose the colors and images we create and install.

Wordpress Template Conversion - Seen a Wordpress template you just Love and want to use it on Your Blogger Blog ? No Problem, we will convert the template to Blogger and Upload it onto your blog.This will be a top quality job, many Wordpress conversions are rushed half hearted jobs that do not work properly on Blogger.

Full Pack - This is a complete Blog Makeover Not only Design, Template, SEO, Social Media, Gadgets and more but also advice on best practice for your particular blog.The work does not stop until your happy and i am on hand even after the job has finished to answer any questions.Resources such as screen capture video are used to communicate and make the process as easy as possible.

You can see more offers and a price list on the Hire Us Page and remember these are just suggestions, tell us what YOU want.

Professional Blogger Design - Hire Us Page

Comments And Questions Below.

Wednesday, 13 April 2011

Easy Way To Remove Subscribe To Posts Atom Feed Links On Blogger

remove atom feed links bloggerI'm sure you all have noticed the feed links below the posts on Blogger with the "Subscribe To Posts Atom" message.To be honest i don't care for them and many other blogger users seem to feel the same, Atom lost the war with Rss and anyway the link is in a poor position taking up space.So unpopular are these links (Feed Links are the proper name) that there are tutorials on almost every Blogger Tips Blog showing how to remove them.That's the reason i haven't covered it previously if you looked for how to remove them you would have no trouble finding instructions.
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