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How to Turn Your Blog Archive into a Calendar-Style Archive

noreply@blogger.com (Dida) — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:45:45 +0000

If you have been running a Blogger (Blogspot) site for any length of time, you know the default Blog Archive widget can get clunky very quickly. Whether it’s an endlessly long bulleted list or a nested dropdown, traditional archives consume valuable sidebar space and are rarely engaging for readers.

What if, instead of an endless list, you could turn that archive into a sleek, interactive mini-calendar?

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to transform your standard Blogger archive widget into a responsive, modern calendar archive. Days with published posts will automatically light up with an indicator and a link directly to that post.

100 Questions for Webmasters

noreply@blogger.com (Dida) — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:52:00 +0000

I came across this "100 Questions for Webmasters", and I really wanted to give it a try. So, here I am, ready to answer all 100 questions! If you're interested in doing it too, just head over to the website and download your own copy of the questions.

Redesigning My Blog

noreply@blogger.com (Dida) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:52:39 +0000

If you've been here since day one or just happen to revisit my site from time to time, you've probably noticed that I keep changing my layout. Haha! But I think I've finally found a design that I'm genuinely happy with, and I don't think I'll be changing it anytime soon.

If you remember my previous layout, it was more of a forum-style design. I originally took inspiration from Anime-Planet's forum and wanted to create something similar for Blogger.

Cute Blog Widgets (+ Copy & Paste Codes!)

noreply@blogger.com (Dida) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:06:28 +0000

Remember when personal websites felt like handcrafted scrapbooks instead of sterile, corporate landing pages? Before the internet collapsed into homogenous algorithmic feeds, our blogs were filled with personality: adoptable pixel pets, secret drawers, handcrafted guestbooks, and interactive sidebars.

We’re bringing that warmth back! Today, I’ve put together a list of 10 cute blog widget ideas to add a little extra charm and personality to your corner of the internet. Whether you're building on Blogger (Blogspot), Neocities, Nekoweb, or WordPress, you’ll find aesthetic and interactive widgets ready to plug directly into your blog.

How to Add a AdBlocker Detector to Blogger

noreply@blogger.com (Dida) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:39:08 +0000

If you're a webmaster using Google AdSense and find that your current ad-blocker detection message isn't working properly, this tutorial is for you.

Using an ad-blocker detection script can help you recover lost ad revenue (somehow), but some scripts can negatively affect your Google PageSpeed score or create an intrusive user experience. In this tutorial, I'll guide you through installing a lightweight, responsive, and minimalist ad-blocker detection script designed specifically for Google Blogger.

Customizing the Blogger Labels Widget

noreply@blogger.com (Dida) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:40:28 +0000

Do you want to customize your Labels Widget but aren't sure where to start, or are you looking for a design that complements your blog's style? Customizing the Labels Widget in Blogger is a great way to improve your blog's navigation and aesthetic appeal. By default, Blogger's built-in label gadget is quite plain, but with a bit of HTML, CSS, and some Layout tweaks, you can turn it into a modern cloud, a stylish list, or category pills.

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to customize your Labels Widget using CSS. I'll also provide several style examples for you to choose from. If you're familiar with basic CSS rules, you can easily customize it to suit your preferences.

Traveling for the First Time at 27

noreply@blogger.com (Dida) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:56:33 +0000

I know this might sound silly to some people, but in my 27 years of living in this world, I had never been on an airplane until this year (2026). And now, I've flown twice in the same year! I'm truly grateful to my older sister and friends who encouraged me to book those flights. If it weren't for them, I probably wouldn't have taken that step.

How to Add a Random Posts Widget

noreply@blogger.com (Dida) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000

If you have many published posts on your blog, older articles can easily get buried beneath newer ones, making them harder for visitors to discover. With this Blogger Random Posts Widget, your posts will be displayed randomly, giving older articles another chance to be seen.

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to add a lightweight Random Posts Widget to your Blogger blog. It features a sleek loading spinner, a responsive layout with a maximum height of 500px (which you can easily adjust), and a JavaScript configuration section at the top for quick and easy customization.

How to Add a Recent Comments Widget

noreply@blogger.com (Dida) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:03:07 +0000

If you're wondering what widget to add to your Blogger website, I recommend the Recent Comments widget. It automatically displays the latest comments on your blog, making it easier for visitors to see recent discussions.

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to add a Recent Comments widget to your Blogger layout, and customize its appearance. You can also add this to the Blogger page.

Blogger Dashboard: Complete Guide to Managing Your Blog

noreply@blogger.com (Dida) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:20:45 +0000

Before publishing your first post, I recommend setting up your Blogger blog and familiarizing yourself with the Blogger Dashboard. Understanding the different settings can help your posts get discovered and appear in search engine results. It can also make your website easier to navigate and help you understand how Blogger works.

Blogger Review: Can You Make Money?

noreply@blogger.com (Dida) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:19:59 +0000

Looking for a free blogging platform where you can start your own blog without spending too much? You may have come across Blogger and wondered whether it's actually possible to make money solely from blogging.

In this post, you'll learn what Blogger is, its pros and cons, and my honest take on blogging with Blogger.

How to Fix Blurry Images on Blogger

noreply@blogger.com (Dida) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:08:10 +0000

Have you ever uploaded a perfectly clear image to Blogger, only to find that it looks strangely blurry once it appears on your blog?

This happened to me while working on a Blogger thumbnail. The original image looked sharp on my computer, but after adding it to the post, it didn't have the same clarity. At first, I thought Blogger had compressed the image too much. It turns out there are a few different things that can cause this, and one of the easiest things to check is the image URL itself.

If you're having the same problem, here are a few things you can try.

Stylish UI Button Hover Effects Using Pure CSS

noreply@blogger.com (Dida) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:26:23 +0000

Are you wondering how to make your buttons look more fun and visually appealing? Or are you looking for a modern button design to add to your website? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered!

In this post, I’ll show you some stylish UI button hover effects built with pure CSS. No heavy scripts—just lightweight CSS that won’t contribute to slow page loading or add unnecessary weight to your website.

Why Your Indie Web Needs Webring

noreply@blogger.com (Dida) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:26:11 +0000

While exploring websites on Neocities, Nekoweb, and other indie-web communities, I noticed that many webmasters are part of webrings. These communities bring together people who build, customize, and maintain their own websites rather than relying solely on social media platforms. Discovering these interconnected spaces sparked my interest in creating a webring of my own, one specifically for bloggers.

Why People Keep Misdirecting Funds Online (And How to Stop It)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:27:37 +0000

Some people who use digital transactions make mistakes when transferring money to another account because of a single incorrect letter or number. In this post, I’ll explain why people often misdirect funds when making online transactions and how you can avoid these mistakes.

How to Build an Interactive 3D Minimalist Bookshelf

noreply@blogger.com (Dida) — Sat, 30 May 2026 11:25:12 +0000

Are you a book lover who enjoys reading and wants a unique way to showcase your reading lists on your website? If you love blogging about your book collections, reading lists, recommendations, and favorite books or novels, then this widget is for you.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to add an Interactive 3D Minimalist Bookshelf to your website. While most websites display books using a simple grid or list layout, I wanted to create something more interactive, visually appealing, and memorable for visitors.

What Do You Want to Do With Your Life?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 28 May 2026 14:00:16 +0000

Anyone feels overwhelmed by the pressure of constantly being asked questions you don't want to answer? If you are, I want to share my experience. Maybe you can relate to it, or maybe you've been dealing with something similar yourself. Sometimes, talking about these things even with a stranger can be a way of letting some of that pressure out.

Creative CSS & JavaScript Text Animation Inspiration Collection

noreply@blogger.com (Dida) — Sun, 24 May 2026 07:34:16 +0000

Explore creative text animations to enhance your web projects, from pure CSS effects to dynamic, animated typography. This collection showcases 10 lightweight text animation designs tailored for websites. The examples are organized into CSS-only effects, ideal for headers and titles, and CSS with minimal JavaScript, perfect for letter-by-letter animations and interactive text effects. These eye-catching animations help keep your blog visually engaging while maintaining fast loading times.

Neocities Review: Pros, Cons, and Why Bloggers Should Try It

noreply@blogger.com (Dida) — Sat, 16 May 2026 22:03:31 +0000

Long time no post! Lately, I’ve been busy exploring a hosting platform that I recently discovered, and I honestly think it’s pretty cool. I came across it while browsing Reddit and was surprised that I had never heard of it before. The platform is called Neocities.

Once you start browsing sites hosted there, you’ll quickly discover a vibrant community of developers and creative people building all kinds of amazing websites. What makes Neocities especially interesting is how it brings back the charm of old-school websites from the 90s. While many modern websites tend to follow similar layouts and design trends, every site on Neocities feels different and uniquely personal. It can be a little overwhelming at first, but in an exciting way. And if you’re ever running out of ideas for your own website design, you’ll find plenty of inspiration there.

How to Display Custom HTML Tooltips

noreply@blogger.com (Dida) — Wed, 13 May 2026 11:46:16 +0000

Do you want to add tooltips to your Blogger blog? It’s a small text box that appears when you hover over or click certain words or phrases. Since Blogger doesn’t support plugins, I thought we could create a similar feature for our blog using HTML and CSS.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to add custom tooltips to your blog posts. This can be especially useful for professional blogs, documentation pages, educational websites, and other platforms where you want to provide additional information without interrupting the reader’s experience.

How to Add a Responsive Owl Carousel Slider

noreply@blogger.com (Dida) — Sat, 09 May 2026 17:23:00 +0000

Are you looking for a slider widget for your Blogger website, or do you want to make your homepage more unique? This slider automatically fetches the latest posts from a specific label and displays them in a modern carousel layout with thumbnails, genres, and descriptions.

It’s perfect for movie, book, TV series, anime, or manga review blogs. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to add a responsive Owl Carousel slider to your Blogger gadget and give your homepage a more engaging and modern look.

Why I Quit Translating

noreply@blogger.com (Dida) — Mon, 04 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Hi everyone! I’m Dida. Some of you might know me from various online translation communities, where I spent several years working on fan translation projects under the name Sugookie.

Translation has been a pretty big part of my life for a long time. What started out as a hobby—mostly fueled by my love for stories, languages, and sharing the things I enjoyed with other people then eventually became something much more meaningful to me.

How to Fix Blogger Comment iframe Dark Mode Errors

noreply@blogger.com (Dida) — Mon, 04 May 2026 03:11:00 +0000

One of the most frustrating challenges I faced while working with Blogger themes was figuring out how to make the Blogger comment iframe properly adapt to light and dark mode.

If you're planning to add a light/dark mode toggle to your Blogger website, you may have noticed that Blogger's built-in themes are limited when it comes to supporting both modes at the same time. Even after implementing a theme switcher, the comment box often remains stuck in its default appearance instead of changing with the rest of the website.

After years of experimenting and trying different approaches, I finally found a solution to this problem. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to fix Blogger comment iframe dark mode issues and make the comment section properly adapt to your website's light and dark modes.

How to Add a Crunchyroll-Style HTML Sitemap

noreply@blogger.com (Dida) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:50:00 +0000

I’ve created a new HTML sitemap design for you to display on your website. Unlike my previous HTML sitemap with live search, this design is inspired by the A–Z directory on Crunchyroll’s Anime site.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to add a Crunchyroll-style HTML sitemap to Blogger, giving your site a modern, organized, and user-friendly interface. This design is perfect for blogs that publish movie, TV series, book, or anime reviews. Visitors can see all of your titles in one place, making it easier and faster to find the content they’re looking for. It’s smooth, easy to navigate, fully Dark Mode ready, and mobile-friendly.

How to Hide/Show Blogger Comment Delete Button

noreply@blogger.com (Dida) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:09:00 +0000

Did you make a mistake while creating your own Blogger theme, and now the comment delete function is no longer showing as it used to? Or perhaps you installed a theme from another developer, but there’s no delete button for comments? However, when you added the delete button, it appeared for all comments.

Don’t worry! In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to hide or show the Blogger comment delete button so that it only appears for the appropriate users.