Dynamic Views: Update #1

Hi Bloggers! Last week, we launched Dynamic Views in an effort to make it easier for readers to enjoy and discover your posts. You responded. As of today, hundreds of thousands of blogs have changed their blog template to Dynamic Views. The clear favorite appears to be Magazine, with Classic running a close second. I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to provide their feedback, and let you know that in the last week we've made the following improvements: Added more emphasis to search results with Magazine & Timeslide Improved the preservation of image position within the full post Enabled JavaScript support within posts Fixed the issue that sometimes resulted in continuously spinning gears after clicking a link Turned on support for Archive pages The other big pieces of feedback we've heard have been around gadget support and customization. The good news is...both are on the way! Since Dynamic Views uses HTML5, Javascript and CSS3, our existing library of gadgets is being rewritten to function in this new environment. We'll be introducing the first set of gadgets very soon, so stay tuned! With respect to customization, we realize that many bloggers have invested lots of time and effort to personalize their blog with custom background, fonts, etc. We plan to enable similar customization of Dynamic View templates via the Template Designer in the very near future. Our plan is to continue to introduce updates and improvements as quickly as we can. Thanks again for your feedback, and we're happy to hear that you're enjoying Dynamic Views! Happy blogging. Bruce Polderman, Product Manager
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Lightbox update

When we enabled a brand new photo viewing experience, called Lightbox, by default a few weeks ago, we heard from a number of Bloggers who preferred to use their own, previously installed Lightbox solution, or who simply wanted to continue blogging without the new feature. Thanks to your feedback, we turned Lightbox off temporarily, and we're re-launching it today with the option to disable it, along with a handful of fixes to bugs that you reported. To learn more about Lightbox and how it works, check out the original blog post. If you'd like to disable Lightbox on your blog, log in to Blogger and select "No" next to Lightbox in the Settings | Posts and Comments section (new interface) or the Settings | Formatting section (old interface). Thanks again for your detailed suggestions, and please continue to share your feedback in our help forum. Posted by Marcos Almeida, Software Engineer
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Update: Blogger’s new look

Back in August, we announced a completely new, streamlined blogging experience that makes it easier for you to find what you need and focus on writing great blog posts. Since then, millions of you have opted to try it out, and we've received tens of thousands of feedback submissions. Based on that feedback we've fixed a number of bugs, including design updates, Safari compatibility for the iPad, and tweaks to scheduling posts. In about two weeks from today, all Blogger accounts that haven't yet made the switch will be upgraded to the new user interface. You will be able to opt-out at any time by clicking the "Switch back" link; however, all accounts will eventually be permanently upgraded. To help you get a better sense of what's changed and how to navigate the new interface, check out the short video below. If you'd like to switch to the new look at any time, you can easily do so by clicking the "Try the updated Blogger interface" link at the top of your dashboard. We hope you enjoy the updates we continue to make to Blogger and welcome your thoughts about the new look. If you have suggestions or feedback, click the gear icon in the top right of the navigation bar and select "Send Feedback." Posted by Chang Kim, Product Manager
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Dynamic Views: Update #2

Hi Bloggers! Thanks again for all the terrific feedback on Dynamic Views. Over half a million blogs have selected Dynamic Views as their default template since they were introduced less than a month ago, which is solid evidence that you're as excited about this new technology as we are! As I mentioned in my last update, we've been working hard to respond to your feedback and quickly introduce enhancements. The ability to customize Dynamic Views has been a top request, so I'm pleased to announce that as of today, this is now possible. Using the Template Designer, you can now modify your background, fonts, or colors, and add a custom header image like we did on Blogger Buzz (just make sure it's 65 pixels high). If you don't fancy yourself a web designer, simply choose from one of the "suggested themes" that we provide. To begin personalizing your blog, log in to the Blogger dashboard, select "Template", choose from one of the seven Dynamic Views, and then click "Customize" to access the Template Designer. Finally, if you're waiting for gadget support in Dynamic Views, stay tuned... Happy blogging! Posted by: Bruce Polderman, Product Manager
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BlogWorld 2011: We’ll see you in LA!

Update: For those of you who can't attend the conference, we've added a schedule of Google+ Hangouts below. It's not often that we get to meet up with Bloggers in person, so we're very excited to invite you to join us next Thursday, November 3rd, when a bunch of Blogger team members head to Los Angeles to attend the 2011 BlogWorld Expo. To kick things off on Thursday, Jennifer Bahk from the Google Adsense team will be hosting a session called "Get More Bang and Make More Bucks with Blogger" at 3:45PM, where she'll share expert advice on how to optimize your blog to make money with AdSense. On Friday and Saturday, the team will be hanging out at booth 314 on the exhibition floor, where we'll be giving live demos, answering questions, and giving away Blogger swag, including photo printouts from our very own Google Photobooth. And for those of you who are traveling from abroad, Sabine Borsay, our Consumer Experience Specialist from Europe, will also be in attendance to chat with international bloggers about your blogging experience and needs. From 1-3PM on Saturday we're hosting a meet-and-greet at our booth with Ari Seth Cohen, a fashion blogger from New York City whose blog, Advanced Style, has inspired a book that will be debuting in 2012. Come by to say hello to Ari and hear the story of how he took blogging from a hobby to a successful, sustainable business. It'll be an action-packed few days, so if you're interested in attending, as a member of the Blogger community you can use this special code for 20% off of any registration package at BlogWorld 2011: BLOGGER20. If you can't attend the event, our Community Manager, Lisa Ding, will be hosting a series of video chats with Google+ Hangouts on her Google+ profile, covering a wide range of topics on Friday and Saturday, at the following times: Friday, Nov 4: 11AM - Hangout: New UI 1PM - Hangout: Hangout: Dynamic Views 3PM - Hangout: Monetization on Blogger Saturday, Nov. 5: 11AM - Hangout: Google+ & Blogging If you want to participate but don't yet have a Google+ account, visit plus.google.com to create one. We hope to see you there--or at least in a Hangout! Posted by: Michael Bolognino, Product Marketing Manager
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Introducing custom mobile templates

(Cross-posted from the Blogger Developers Network Blog) Many Bloggers put a lot of time and effort into creating a unique look for their blog, so today we're excited to announce that custom templates are now available for mobile devices. Side by side comparison of web and mobile experience. If you have a custom template for your blog and want it to appear on mobile browsers as well, visit the "Template" tab of your dashboard, click on the gear icon beneath the mobile template preview, and select "Custom" from the "Choose mobile template" pulldown. For more technical details and sample code, head over to the Blogger Developers Network blog. We hope you enjoy creating your own custom mobile templates and sharing them with your readers. Posted by Brett Morgan, Developer Relations Engineer
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BlogWorld 2011 Recap

As we mentioned last week, some members of the Blogger team from Google HQ in Mountain View, Tokyo, Dublin, and Sydney (see group photo below) headed to Los Angeles to attend the 2011 BlogWorld & New Media Expo. One of the primary reasons we attended the expo was to meet Blogger users 1:1, and to gain a better understanding of what we can do to improve the product to better meet your needs. In addition to these discussions, we conducted surveys with many conference attendees to collect more in-depth feedback. Thank you! We really appreciate the valuable and candid responses. In the survey results and our 1:1 discussions with you we heard a few common themes: You're hoping to widen your audience with Google+ You'd like more opportunities to customize and use gadgets with Dynamic Views You're looking for tips and best practices for how to make more money from your blog with AdSense Your requests have been shared with the broader team and we're hard at work making them happen for you. Stay tuned to the Buzz Blog in the coming weeks for follow ups, and in the meantime, check out some other photos from the expo below. Bruce and Mara of MlovesM Sabrina and Michael in the Blogger photo booth Sabine and Lisa host a Google+ Hangout with bloggers from around the world Posted by Michael Bolognino, Product Marketing Manager
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