Social Follow Box Slider Widget For Blogger

Follow boxes are very useful to get followers on social networks but when there is a number of social profiles like Facebook, twitter, Linkedin, Google+ then it becomes a problem to show all the follow boxes n blog because of a limited space. Another problem of adding many follow boxes is they take alot of time to load and slows down blogs, therefore bloggers use to add follow buttons in blogs as they loads faster and don't take too much space on blog. But if one wish to add all boxes on his blog without loosing his blog speed and space he would need an all in one widget which has all follow boxes and takes lesser time to load and lesser space too. For the same purpose I have created an awesome widget which contains all follow boxes(Google+, Facebook, Twitter and linkedin) and takes least time to load. It is a social profile slider. It sliders each social profile equal interval of time and takes space of only one social profile box, you can take a look in above animated image. You can adjust the time of sliding in this widget. I have added only four most popular social networks in it, since I don't use Linkedin that's why I have add its CEO's profile in it.
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How To Schedule A Post For Auto Publish In Blogger

Do you want your posts to publish on a specific time?  or you are busy, going for some work or going on a trip and can't publish posts? if yes then forget it and don't worry because blogger has a great feature that you can schedule a post for auto publish so now if you are busy your blog will publish posts automatically. Its very easy, all you have to do is to follow below simple steps, you don't need any code to make your blog auto publish. But before scheduling a post you must write it properly, your blog will only publish it, it won't write it for you.
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How To Add Custom Robots.txt File In Blogger/Blogspot

 

 

Maybe you've heard about the term robots.txt. What is robots.txt? is it necessary in the settings? what if I leave it alone? There are probably many other questions you have, especially if you are newbie blogger.

To better understand the meaning of robots.txt, to make it more understandable, I have made this tutorial.

If you want to get your blog indexed and crawl your pages fast then you should add this custom robots.txt file in your blogger blog. as well as it's a part of search engine optimization so you must be aware of the terms. 

Also Read: How To Redirect 404 Error (Page Not Found) To Homepage In Blogger

How It Works?

Robots.txt is a command for the search engine robots to explore or browse a pages of our blog. Robots.txt is arguably filter our blog from search engines. 

Let's say robot wants to visits a Webpage URL, example, http://www.example.com/about.html. Before it does so, it will check for http://www.example.com/robots.txt, and then it will access the particular webpage.

All the blogs already have a robots.txt file given by blogger/blogspot. By default robots.txt on blogs like this:

User-agent: Mediapartners-Google
Disallow:
User-agent: *
Disallow: /search
Allow: /
Sitemap: http://yourblogname.com/atom.xml?redirect=false&start-index=1&max-results=500

User-agent: Mediapartners-GoogleDisallow: User-agent: *Disallow: /searchAllow: / Sitemap: http://namablog/feeds/posts/default?orderby=UPDATED - See more at: http://blog.kangismet.net/2013/10/cara-setting-robotstxt-di-blogger.html#sthash.aSTFQuhf.dpuf

 

What Is The Meaning Of Above Codes?

 

User-agent: Mediapartners-Google
This command tells your blog to allow Adsense bots to crawl your blog. If you’re not using Google Adsense on your blog then simply remove this line.
 
Disallow:
This cammand prevents Search Engine bots from crawling pages on your blog.

User-agent: *
All Robot Search Engines / Search engine

Disallow: / search
Not allowed to crawl the search folder, like .... / search / label and ... search / search? Updated ... here lable is not inserted to search because label is not a URL who estate towards one specific page. 

Example : 

http://www.shoutersclub.blogspot.com/search/label/SEO
http://www.shoutersclub.blogspot.com/search/SEO

 
Allow: /
This command tells allow all pages to be crawled, except that written on Disallow above. Mark (/) or less.

Sitemap:   
Sitemap: http://yourblogname.com/atom.xml?redirect=false&start-index=1&max-results=500

 

How To Prevent Robot On Certain Pages?

 
To prevent particular page from Google crawling just disallow this page using Disallow command. For example : if I don't want index my about me page in search engines. simply I will paste the code Disallow: /p/about-me.html  right after Disallow: /search.

Code will look like this :

User-agent: Mediapartners-Google
Disallow:
User-agent: *
Disallow: /search
Disallow: /p/about-me.html
Allow: /
Sitemap: http://yourblogname.com/atom.xml?redirect=false&start-index=1&max-results=500 

How To Add Custom Robots.txt File In Blogger ?

 

 Note :  Before adding custom robots.txt file in blogger you should keep one thing in your mind that if you are using robots.txt file incorrectly then your entire blog being ignored by search engines.

Step1
Go to your Blogger Dashboard

Step2
Now go to Settings >> Search Preferences >> Crawlers and indexing >> Custom robots.txt >> Edit >> Yes

Step3
Now paste your custom robots.txt file code in the box.

Step4
Now click on Save Changes button.

Step5
That's all, You are done! now you can see your robot.txt file. To view the robots.txt fine, please type in browser...

http://yourblogname.com/robots.txt

It's okay, your blog will still be crawled by search engine robots because as I mentioned before, every blog already possessed default robots.txt. 

Final Worlds!

So friends! this was the brief tutorial on how to add custom robots.txt file in blogger, if you are a newbie blogger and you have missed the robot.txt then create one here to make your site SEO strong.

 If you still have any quires regarding this article then please let me know, You can leave your question in comment box.

Thanks for reading this tutorial and I’ll see you in the next one. till then Happy Blogging !

User-agent: Mediapartners-GoogleDisallow: User-agent: *Disallow: /searchAllow: / Sitemap: http://namablog/feeds/posts/default?orderby=UPDATED - See more at: http://blog.kangismet.net/2013/10/cara-setting-robotstxt-di-blogger.html#sthash.aSTFQuhf.dpuf

How To Add Links Below Blog In Blogger

Hi there, once again I am back with a new trick that is how to add links at the bottom of blog. You might have seen in many blogs that there are different links at the bottom like privacy policy, contact, about, terms and conditions, disclaimer, feedback etc, normally these links are in professional websites but now a days bloggers are also adding these links at the bottom of their blogs to make their blogs look like professional websites. I have also added these links in my blog but as a beginner nobody can add these links as its not so easy.
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How To Redirect 404 Error (Page Not Found) To Homepage In Blogger

  

Today, I come with a very important tutorial is 404 page redirection, 404 error page tells user and search engines that a “page is not found". If anyone trying to access the page and suddenly appear “Page Not Found - 404” error. why does it occur? it's happens because you may have deleted your blog post or changed URLs. So in today’s tutorial I will tell you how to add/setup generic and custom blogger 404 redirection page in blogger.

Also Read: How To Add Custom Robots.txt File In Blogger/Blogspot

If you have deleted any blog post or changed blog post URLs and this time you have not setup 404 error page redirection in blogger then you will find your all 404 error pages in webmaster tools crawl section. 

You can redirect your blog visitors automatically to homepage within few seconds using blogger 404 page redirection, So let start the tutorial.

 

Redirect 404 Error Page using JavaScript in Blogger :

 

Step 1
Go to blogger dashboard >> Search "preferences” option under the “Settings” tab.

 

Step 2

Now click on custom page not found >> Edit option under the "Errors and redirections"

Step 3
Copy the below code and paste in text box and click Save Changes.

Redirection JavaScript

<h1>Page Not Found!</h1>
<br><b>We're sorry but we could not find the page you are looking for.
This may happen if you have entered site URL incorrectly or this page doesn't exist anymore.</b>
<script type = "text/javascript">
BSPNF_redirect = setTimeout(function() {
location.pathname= "/"
}, 5000);
</script>

 

Setup Custom 404 Error Page in Blogger :

 

 

Step 1
Go to blogger dashboard and create a new page with title Page not found!.

Step 2

Now click on custom page not found >> Edit option under the "Errors and redirections"

Step 3
Copy below redirection JavaScript and replace "/p/page-url.htm" with your page name and paste in text box and click Save Changes. .

<script type = "text/javascript">
setTimeout(function()
{
location.pathname= "/p/404-page.html "
},
5000);
</script>

Final Words !

This was the today’s tutorial on how to redirect 404 error (page not found) to homepage in blogger and how to setup custom 404 error page in blogger.

If you have any quires regarding this tutorial then please feel free to ask with comment below this post.. And if you think my post was worth reading, then please don't forget to share it with your social media friends. Happy Blogging !

Social Media Buttons With CSS3 Cubic Bezier Transition Effect

Hi friends, Today I came up with new social media widget or buttons with CSS3 cubic bezier transition effect. There are many social media widgets with transition effect you might seen before but this widget have transition effects with cubic bezier. and button is highlighted with awesome effects such as bouncing ( like using j Query easing ) well get on with it.

Also Read: How To Add Professional Author Box In Blogger Below Post

HTML Code

HTML structure of button divided it in li to facilitate the increase / decrease buttons you want , please delete the section "< li > <a href="#" class="icon cb" > < span > ....... < / span > </a> < / li >". For example, If you want to delete YouTube button then just delete < li > <a href="#" class="icon ytube" > < span > YouTube < / span > </a> < / li >.

<div id="buttoncb">
<ul>
   <li ><a href="#" class="icon fb" ><span>Facebook</span></a></li>
   <li ><a href="#" class="icon twiter" ><span>Twitter</span></a></li>
   <li ><a href="#" class="icon google" ><span>Google+</span></a></li>
   <li ><a href="#" class="icon pint" ><span>Pinterest</span></a></li>
   <li ><a href="#" class="icon linkedin" ><span>LinkedIn</span></a></li>
   <li ><a href="#" class="icon devart" ><span>DeviantArt</span></a></li>
   <li ><a href="#" class="icon ytube" ><span>Youtube</span></a></li>
   <li ><a href="#" class="icon rss" ><span>RSS</span></a></li>
</ul>
</div>

 

CSS And CSS3 Transition :

Below is the CSS code used to create the effect on this button . CSS3 is used to give the effect is by using a cubic - bezier transition ( 1,2,0,0 ) is on all elements . For more details see the code below .

#buttoncb ul {margin:10px 15px;padding:0px;}
#buttoncb ul li {list-style-type: none;padding: 0;background: transparent;margin: 0;}
#buttoncb ul li a{background: url('https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLUr7wh6nhCfg1WQ_OiX2kgZVQHGhQXXOyhJ_TfW3wCbqyGUSx7uETV6h2a1281ZT2yhu9GAoqdAT7qFEFTmAxAUdg3cPaQwhrNq5PJsYZJIfa3KitSuGE5He46ATPQJU7V8zddNG6uog/s1600/blsocial12.png') 0 0 no-repeat;   height:48px;padding-left: 48px;cursor: pointer;text-decoration: none;border-radius:0.5em;-moz-border-radius:0.5em;-webkit-border-radius:0.5em;-o-border-radius:0.5em;display:inline-block;margin:0;width: 220px;}
#buttoncb ul li:hover span {margin-left: 10px;opacity: 1;}
#buttoncb ul li span {border-radius:10px;
-moz-border-radius:10px;
-webkit-border-radius:10px;
color: white;
margin-left: 100px;
opacity: 0;
position: relative;
text-align: center;
width: auto;
padding: 5px 10px;
transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(1,2,0,0) 0s;
-moz-transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(1,2,0,0) 0s;
-webkit-transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(1,2,0,0) 0s;
top: 14px;}
#buttoncb span{padding:5px;background:#000;color:#fff;margin:0 5px;}
#buttoncb .fb span {background-color: #0853A3;}
#buttoncb .twiter span {background-color: #00B1F7;}
#buttoncb .google span {background-color: #9E0202;}
#buttoncb .pint span {background-color: #D00;}
#buttoncb .linkedin span {background-color: #005075;}
#buttoncb .devart span {background-color: #4C7A4A;}
#buttoncb .ytube span {background-color: #A00;}
#buttoncb .rss span {background-color: #EC5601;}
#buttoncb a.fb {  background-position: 0 -384px;}
#buttoncb a.twiter {  background-position: 0 -432px;}
#buttoncb a.google {  background-position: 0 -480px;}
#buttoncb a.pint {  background-position: 0 -528px;}
#buttoncb a.linkedin {  background-position: 0 -576px;}
#buttoncb a.devart { background-position: 0 -624px;}
#buttoncb a.ytube {  background-position: 0 -672px;}
#buttoncb a.rss {  background-position: 0 -720px;}
#buttoncb a.fb:hover { background-position: 0 0px;color: #0374DD;}
#buttoncb a.twiter:hover {  background-position: 0 -48px;color: #00A1DF;}
#buttoncb a.google:hover {  background-position: 0 -96px;color: #A70000;}
#buttoncb a.pint:hover {  background-position: 0 -144px;color: #C00;}
#buttoncb a.linkedin:hover {  background-position: 0 -192px;color: #005772;}
#buttoncb a.devart:hover { background-position: 0 -240px;color: #4C7A4A;}
#buttoncb a.ytube:hover {  background-position: 0 -288px;color: #A00;}
#buttoncb a.rss:hover {  background-position: 0 -336px;color: #EC5601;}

 

How To Install This Widget In Blogger :

1. Go to Blogger Dashbord >>Layout
 

2. Click Add a Gadget



3. Choose HTML/Javascript



Copy below Code :

<style type="text/css">
#buttoncb ul {margin:10px 15px;padding:0px;}
#buttoncb ul li {list-style-type: none;padding: 0;background: transparent;margin: 0;}
#buttoncb ul li a{background: url('https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLUr7wh6nhCfg1WQ_OiX2kgZVQHGhQXXOyhJ_TfW3wCbqyGUSx7uETV6h2a1281ZT2yhu9GAoqdAT7qFEFTmAxAUdg3cPaQwhrNq5PJsYZJIfa3KitSuGE5He46ATPQJU7V8zddNG6uog/s1600/blsocial12.png') 0 0 no-repeat;   height:48px;padding-left: 48px;cursor: pointer;text-decoration: none;border-radius:0.5em;-moz-border-radius:0.5em;-webkit-border-radius:0.5em;-o-border-radius:0.5em;display:inline-block;margin:0;width: 220px;}
#buttoncb ul li:hover span {margin-left: 10px;opacity: 1;}
#buttoncb ul li span {border-radius:10px;
-moz-border-radius:10px;
-webkit-border-radius:10px;
color: white;
margin-left: 100px;
opacity: 0;
position: relative;
text-align: center;
width: auto;
padding: 5px 10px;
transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(1,2,0,0) 0s;
-moz-transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(1,2,0,0) 0s;
-webkit-transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(1,2,0,0) 0s;
top: 14px;}
#buttoncb span{padding:5px;background:#000;color:#fff;margin:0 5px;}
#buttoncb .fb span {background-color: #0853A3;}
#buttoncb .twiter span {background-color: #00B1F7;}
#buttoncb .google span {background-color: #9E0202;}
#buttoncb .pint span {background-color: #D00;}
#buttoncb .linkedin span {background-color: #005075;}
#buttoncb .devart span {background-color: #4C7A4A;}
#buttoncb .ytube span {background-color: #A00;}
#buttoncb .rss span {background-color: #EC5601;}
#buttoncb a.fb {  background-position: 0 -384px;}
#buttoncb a.twiter {  background-position: 0 -432px;}
#buttoncb a.google {  background-position: 0 -480px;}
#buttoncb a.pint {  background-position: 0 -528px;}
#buttoncb a.linkedin {  background-position: 0 -576px;}
#buttoncb a.devart { background-position: 0 -624px;}
#buttoncb a.ytube {  background-position: 0 -672px;}
#buttoncb a.rss {  background-position: 0 -720px;}
#buttoncb a.fb:hover { background-position: 0 0px;color: #0374DD;}
#buttoncb a.twiter:hover {  background-position: 0 -48px;color: #00A1DF;}
#buttoncb a.google:hover {  background-position: 0 -96px;color: #A70000;}
#buttoncb a.pint:hover {  background-position: 0 -144px;color: #C00;}
#buttoncb a.linkedin:hover {  background-position: 0 -192px;color: #005772;}
#buttoncb a.devart:hover { background-position: 0 -240px;color: #4C7A4A;}
#buttoncb a.ytube:hover {  background-position: 0 -288px;color: #A00;}
#buttoncb a.rss:hover {  background-position: 0 -336px;color: #EC5601;}
</style>
<div id="buttoncb">
<ul>
   <li ><a href="Your Facebook Page URL" class="icon fb" ><span>Facebook</span></a></li>
   <li ><a href="Your Twitter Page URL" class="icon twiter" ><span>Twitter</span></a></li>
   <li ><a href="Your Google+ ID" class="icon google" ><span>Google+</span></a></li>
   <li ><a href="Your Pinterest ID" class="icon pint" ><span>Pinterest</span></a></li>
   <li ><a href="Your Linkedin Page URL" class="icon linkedin" ><span>LinkedIn</span></a></li>
   <li ><a href="Your Deviant Art URL" class="icon devart" ><span>DeviantArt</span></a></li>
   <li ><a href="Your Youtube ID" class="icon ytube" ><span>Youtube</span></a></li>
   <li ><a href="Your RSS ID" class="icon rss" ><span>RSS</span></a></li>
</ul>
</div> 

Please replace the part that highlighted in Red color with your link". So if you want to increase your followers/fan page likes grab this widget now ! 

3 Metro Style Follow Buttons For Blogger

Follow buttons is main source of getting followers on social networks. Since blogger doesn't provide follow buttons so you have to add it in your blog from other blogs and websites. There are many content amplification sites that provides follow and share buttons, but these buttons are not stylish and responsive and sometimes they are responsive(addthis buttons). Addthis provides responsive follow buttons but these are very small in size and also takes time to load. Previously I have created some posts in which I have shared stylish responsive follow buttons and follow buttons for header and in this post I am going to share some new kind of widget which is metro style follow buttons.

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