As a Blogger user, one of the questions you might have been asking yourself is how you can change your Blogger template or add a custom theme to your Blogger blog. Here is the right place to get all your questions answered.
A theme is a template that determines the design, layout and overall appearance of a website. A theme usually includes elements like sidebars, footers, headers, colors, fonts, graphics and many many other features.
Blogger has free template for low-budget bloggers. However, these themes are usually limited in features. Having a custom theme gives your blog a professional appearance and also easy to customize. Keep reading to learn how you can add a custom theme to your Blogger website.
How to Add Custom Theme to Blogger
Buy Your Custom Template
The first step in installing Blogger template is to buy a custom theme. Get a custom template online from many online sellers. For low-budget bloggers, you can download a free blogger template from gooyaabitemplates or soratemplate. Unfortunately free themes have watermark attached.
Convert Your File to HTML
After downloading the theme, proceed to convert it to an html document. Files are usually downloaded in zip and then converted to html. Follow the instructions on your computer to change it to html file.
Upload to Blogger
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| Image of Blogger theme |
Follow the steps below to upload or install your template on Blogger site:
- Login to your Blogger admin dashboard
- Scroll down to 'Theme' tab and click it
- Now, on the customize section, click on the with the arrow pointing downward
- From the drop menu, back up your theme if you do not want to lose your current settings
- After backing up your theme, click on 'Restore' tab
- Next, click on the upload link
- On your computer, select the file you wish to upload and click open
- Wait for few seconds to get your theme uploading
- Congratulations! You have successfully uploaded your template to your Blogger website
It is also relevant to understand that the process of adding a theme or template to your Blogger site is the same for both mobile phone and laptop. Unfortunately, laptop seems easier. So I recommend you upload it using a laptop if you have one.
As I indicated earlier, blogger themes are download in zip file. In order to upload it to your blog, you will need to extract the file to html. You can do this by following the instructions provided on your laptop or desktop computer.
FAQs
How do I change my Blogger theme?
To change your Blogger template, download any blogger theme of your choice online. Extract your download file to html. Login to your blogger site and navigate to theme. Click on the theme and choose restore theme. Upload the template and save.
Can I rank with a free template?
Yes, you can rank with a free blogger template provided it is mobile and users friendly. Unfortunately most free theme are very slow and also not user friendly. Therefore, it is always recommended to use a premium theme or template.
How do I edit a template?
To edit your Blogger template, sign into your Blogger admin dashboard, navigate to theme and click on it. Tap on the arrow pointing down. From the drop-down menu, choose edit theme and proceed.
Note: Editing your blogger theme will cause changes to your website. Therefore, it is always recommended to save your current settings before making any changes to your theme.
Conclusion
Uploading a premium blogger theme is one of the best steps in making sure your blog has a unique and professional design. Always make sure to save your changes before editing or uploading any contents to your blog.
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