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Giving Blogger a try again

noreply@blogger.com (Yin Teing) — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:21:00 +0000

I've decided to experiment with Blogger again after being out of touch with Blogger for the past 2 years.

Currently having purchase a Samsung mobile phone and realised how easily to use and run Google related apps on the Andriod device.

Today, I've taken some time to configure the layout of all my blogs, as well as the sidebars.

No doubt, I still find that there are some functions that I can easily customise in Wordpress but not in Blogger. Examples:

Placement of Adsense ads. In Wordpress it is easy to customise the placement of ads. There are even plugins to perform the function
More control over the layout for those who are HTML challenged. There are countless free and free templates available in Wordpress that is good and ready to use
Easier comment moderation- there are plugins (for self hosted Wordpress blogs) to improve the overall user experience.
Cannot upload formats like pdf as Blogger does not support that format
Less control because you can't really control what you do not own

However Blogger does have its advantages:

Need not pay hosting fee
Good for those who want to try out
Can buy a domain name and Blogger will host it for you
If you know programming, you can still perform your own customization on the layout.
Blogger blogs are mobile friendly. In my opinion they look great and easy to navigate on mobile phones/ tablets.

This is part of my experimentation. I've removed the previous 3 column format that I've used and replace it with a standard blogger template. Then I've chosen to monetize the site and added the option to put in ads below the post and at the sidebar.

I have read in most blogs that the Adsense codes can be parse the Adsense codes. Well, I shall not want to go into that as I am allowed to insert codes in my other self-hosted blogs without much issue.
Would place the ads only at the sidebars and the bottom of the posts.

Let's see how things go.

Hi there....

noreply@blogger.com (Yin Teing) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:49:00 +0000

Welcome... you've probably arrived here from another link. Well, this blog has moved to a new blog effective September 09 at http://life.yinteing.com/

View the COMPLETE LIST of articles under my new blog.

Highlight of articles from my Life Blog that I hope you may like:

Should you take a pay cut in exchange for a life of inner quality?

To succeed in your career, follow your passion

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HEALTH BLOG

Article highlights from my Health Blog:

Cures for Stomach Ailments that Works

Bathing right after gym workout is detrimental for health

Having toothache, ear pain, sinus, headache and sore throat at the same time?

How I dealt with a throbbing toothache

How to Reduce Hunched Back Through Exercising

Removing gallstones naturally Stomach Pain/Spasms- Due to excessive wind element

The Gabriel Method of Trimming Without Dieting

Does Talcum Powder & Anti Perspirant Causes Cancer?

Foods to Avoid if You Have Joint Pains or Arthritis

Fixing knock knees and knee pain

You can check out the COMPLETE LIST of articles. ________________________________

This Blog will be Moving to its New Home at http://life.yinteing.com/

noreply@blogger.com (Yin Teing) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:47:00 +0000

Dear visitors,

Yes, it's an irony after posting an article on Blogspot vs Paid-Domain Name- which one is better? and indicating my support for Blogger, I am now moving my entire blog to a paid domain name.

I have really wanted to stay with Blogger but find that the limitations placed does not enable my blog to grow. I wanted more control with the layout, fonts, sidebars - and I could not get it. Finally I gave up. If you noticed, I've tried to make my template different (by adding a 3rd column) and other features which I got from tutorials from the net. I've also wanted the function to be able to truncate posts- as you noticed, the front page does not display the entire post and have the option 'Click to Read More..'. Unfortunately, the tutorial that I've acquired through the net had serious bugs in it- and after the feature is added- it sometimes causes the entire blog not being displayed correctly. That was the final straw and last Friday, 19 September 08, I purchased my own domain name and paid for my web hosting. The page template and theme is by Wordpress and it is free.

Migrating a blog is a lot of hardwork- I am in the midst of doing for my health blog. I've writen this in greater detail in my Welcome Post of my new blog <----do click on the link to read further. But one thing I can say, the hardwork is worth it. If you are thinking about whether to migrate, you will be able to read my personal experience from there.

All my future posts will be posted at http://life.yinteing.com/ after this post. This will be my final post at this blog. Thank you for all your visits and I sincerely hope with the new site, you will find your navigation much easier.

Don't only make affirmations- follow up with plans and action.

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Happy Mooncake Festival

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How Small Business can Win Over Customers- A Case Study

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Blogspot vs Paid-Domain Name- which one is better?

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The Thailand Protest

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The Irony of Human Existance

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Can a family man with Salary RM3,000 survive in Malaysia

noreply@blogger.com (Yin Teing) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:10:00 +0000

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The Beautiful House by the Sea

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6 Considerations Before You Quit Your Day Job (Without a Job)

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6 Considerations Before You Quit Your Day Job (Without a Job)

How to add a 3rd column on your blog

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Moonlighting- turning your hobbies into cash

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How to Drive More Traffic to Your Blog- Layout

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Where to Buy Bus Tickets in Puduraya, Kuala Lumpur

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What to do when your mouse does not work

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How to Drive More Traffic to Your Blog: Content

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How I Gained the Guts To Travel Alone

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What to blog about?

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A Blogger's World Series

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Introduction to Blogging

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About

noreply@blogger.com (Yin Teing) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:53:00 +0000

I have 2 blogs and I am shifting both of these blogs (lock, stock and barrel) from Blogger to my own domain.

Jottings Straight from the Heart ---soon to be moved to http://life.yinteing.com/
In this blog I write about anything from life experiences, career, travel, choices in life, etc.

Recently I am writing about blogging, after realising that most of my friends are not bloggers- and I want to introduce them to the joys of blogging. I plan to introduce more articles related to freelancing, entrepreneurship and work life wisdom which are topics that I feel strongly about. I've worked for 9 years in a demanding and competitive environment, in one of the leaders in the industry (at least in Malaysia). Even though I am considered to be successful in my career, I've finally made the decision to take a break from the 'rat race' and devote the next few months just researching and writing- something that I really believe in.

HEALTH BLOG (updated Sept 08)
This blog started one year later after the blog above. OriginallyI started this blog to document my journey to beat sugar addiction. I realised that I was gaining weight despite exercising, suffering from chronic fatigue (that robs my life of quality) and suffer from food cravings (for the wrong kind of food). So I made the decision to put up this blog with my real name and with my friends knowing about it as a challenge. Further details are in "My Story".

I've came a long way since starting the blog in April 07- my interest lead me to read up books, websites and magazines on sensible eating and exercises. After overcoming most of my problems as well as other chronic health problems through exercise and sensible eating, I felt healthy lifestyle change can really make a difference and give quality of life back. So many problems and issues such as IBS, lower back pain, diabetes, high blood pressure, chronic fatigue, being overweight, stress can be sustantially reduced with a proper exercise program and good eating choices. What initially drive me to spend hours and late nights (that spilled into mornings) researching and writing health articles is because many people I care about suffer from so much of health ailments- from arthritis, depression to cancer.

When I find that what I've read from many sources sometimes carry conflicting information, I decided to take up a certification course from ACE (American Council on Exercise) because I wanted a solid foundation. I would recommend ACE or ACSM certified courses to anyone who is serious and commitment towards health and fitness.

The blog is the result of sharing what I know and what I've learned.

How to Navigate the Site
You can identify which site or blog you are in through the banners that you find on the top of the page. I've also included various categories of subjects that I write about under "Topics". You can also try to search on specific topics.

Feel free to leave your comments and feedback on my comments section or drop me a mail.

Last Update: 22 September 08

Spending a Day in Malacca

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Future Prediction by Mr Juseleno

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