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Is this template free? yes it's free. This is the first free template created by SLS only for a certain period. This neutral design templates can be used by all types of bloggers. Inspired by the clean design and templates used in the wordpress platform.
FAQ
how to use this?
you just download the file from the link provided in the blog SLS. then read the manual below
is there a time limit of the free time? why?
yes, this templates free for a certain period of time. because of the possibility of a new design updates
do I may disseminate this template?
yap, you may. as long as do not forget to include a link to the blog of SLS as a source
THE MANUAL
Installing and Customizing-Dear Saturday
In order for you to start blogging and sharing your life with
your readers, you’ll find the first steps to working with your template in the following
paragraphs.
Installation
To install your template, log on to
blogger.com and go to “Template” in the left column of your blog’s menu. There
is a grey box in the upper right corner with “Backup/Restore” on it. Click it
and Select “Browse File” there. Look for the xml File in the folder you just
downloaded. Hit Save and the template is up on your blog. Don't forget to back up
Customize
Now it's time to customize your template. The Sidebar will need a few customizations.
Add the gadgets you like and toss out the ones you do not need. It might be better to delete a few more than
you’re comfortable with, readers tend to like clean blogs more that overcrowded
ones. I recommend using as few headings as possible, paste in <none>
instead of your heading to let the gadget go without a heading.
The pages
are easily made. Just create your sites, using the regular
blogger “Pages” tab (right below “Posts”) and safe them. To bring them on your blog you need to add or
edit the “Pages” Box in the Layout section. This one is a very wide one. You might
need to drag and drop it around until you can see the blue “costumize” link in
the lower left corner of the box. Click on it and edit your Pages. Instead of the title, put in
<none> for the blog not to display the actual word “Pages”. Then drag
around all the Pages you want to have displayed or add external links to other
pages.
Now let's work on those social media icons. You'll find the 8 most commonly
used icons in your folder. Chose the ones you need and upload them to a
service like photobucket.
Then, on your blog, add a new HTML/Java Script
in the Layout section and paste the following code
into it:
<center>
<a href="Your Link"><img src="Image
Source" alt="Name"/> </a>
<a href="Your Link"><img
src="Image Source" alt="Name"/> </a>
<a href="Your Link"><img
src="Image Source" alt="Name"/> </a>
<a href="Your Link"><img
src="Image Source" alt="Name"/> </a>
<a href="Your Link"><img
src="Image Source" alt="Name"/> </a>
<a href="Your Link"><img
src="Image Source" alt="Name"/> </a>
<a href="Your Link"><img
src="Image Source" alt="Name"/> </a>
<a href="Your Link"><img
src="Image Source" alt="Name"/> </a>
</center>
For every "Your link" to copy and
paste the link to your social media
profile (please note that there must be a http:// before your link in every case). Your image
source link is the direct link from photobucket (etc). The name can simply be
"Facebook" or "Join me on Facebook".
Fill in the snippltes you need and delete the
ones you don't need. But let
</center> be the last thing in your
code. Do not delete that.
Save it and you're done.
Now let’s work on your header.
If you already have a header (a picture etc.) uploaded, you might leave
it the way it is or upload it again so it fits the size of the new design.
If you do not already have a header you may use the font that is
preinstalled. To achieve the grey and curly red font, you need to split your
blog’s title into actual title
And finally: You have that nice design and you
want your viewers to see it! yeaay :D
kisses
SLS