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Permalink Reply by Maria Tripp on June 11, 2009 at 5:06pm

http://shaemata.blogspot.com/2008/01/blog-buttons.html is a link that will teach you how to make your own button.

Permalink Reply by Samantha @ Mama Notes on June 11, 2009 at 6:13pm

Hi. I think you have great content and information. I think if you changed your layout you might get more readers, and it might make your blog better.

Permalink Reply by Susan on June 11, 2009 at 7:42pm

Do you think the out-of-the-box blogger template is off-putting? I just didn't know how to go about creating my own template without paying someone to do it. I'd love a new top banner but that is another thing I wasn't sure how to create. I don't have photoshop (and wouldn't know how to use it if I did!!) But I can look into finding a designer, I'm sure there are many on Mom Bloggers Club!! :)

Thanks!
Susan

Permalink Reply by Maria Tripp on June 11, 2009 at 8:42pm

Kind of. Have you checked out http://www.thecutestblogontheblock.com/ for a free background?

Permalink Reply by Susan on June 13, 2009 at 10:26pm

Well, I changed to a Minima 3 column template, added a background & a custom header. But I am not sure that it looks good. Sure could use another opinion. Don't be afraid to be honest. I won't be offended. :) THANKS!

Permalink Reply by Maria Tripp on June 14, 2009 at 1:36pm

I like it better. I added your button to my blog. :)

Permalink Reply by Susan on June 14, 2009 at 2:49pm

Thank you so much!! I'd been avoiding the layout/background stuff because I thought it would be too hard for me... but it really isn't too bad! :)

Permalink Reply by Susan on June 14, 2009 at 8:00pm

Maria, I LOVE your scrolling bar with all the blog buttons on it. How did you do that??