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Post by stefdesign on Aug 15, 2014 13:49:27 GMT
I've been using Blogger since 2008, and haven't had any problems or issues. But, of course, I'm always wanting my blog to look better. So I experimented with Dynamic Views and there are things about it I really like- I love that all of my posts are visible, I like the clean display, I like the way when you click on a post, it opens up in a new small window, and when you close, you are back to the 'main page', rather than having to go back. I can probably live with the fact that I no longer have a blog header- although I can't for the life of me figure out why they can't manage to incorporate that into the dynamic views design. I've read some different opinions about Dynamic Views, lots of negative and some positive, but I haven't been doing it long enough to really evaluate. There are a number of missing features that I liked... like the suggested posts, and of course, all my widgets are gone, including my slideshow. If you have used both the regular templates, and Dynamic View, what are your thoughts? I can't decide if I'll go back or keep it the way it is now. Here's a link to my blog: Stefstyle |
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Post by shutterspeedgirl on Aug 15, 2014 13:58:53 GMT
Hmmm, I"ve used Blogger about as long as you have. Is it bad that I know nothing about Dynamic Views? When I want to change up my blog, I update colors and layout. I may have to give this a try. I'll be watching this thread to see what others think too.
Your blog looks great, BTW, although I do miss the header too.
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Post by annabella on Aug 15, 2014 14:07:17 GMT
Your blog looks great! I was worried because I can't stand those blogs that are all pictures that I'm supposed to just click on them to get to the post. But yours has synopsis next to them so that is great! But I think now a days everyone gets online via their phone so if I go to any regular blog I see your dynamic view.
ETA You know what else is missing from your new layout, your labels are not on the side panel. I use that a lot to search blogs by topic.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2014 14:36:46 GMT
Blog looks great, but I miss the header.
Ann
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Post by stefdesign on Aug 15, 2014 19:35:49 GMT
I agree about the header. Honestly, you'd think there would be some way to personalize it! I think it's easier to navigate, but I'm still not sure about the features.
It's probably time for a new blog header, but I'm kinda attached to my current one.
Any suggestions are welcome!
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Post by azredhead on Aug 15, 2014 19:43:27 GMT
I like yours as well! I did the old blogger templates back then too, so I figured out the old html codes for the banners and extras. I know now you can still revert to the old format if that would help so you can add the banner? I don't know if that would help to add your banner, if you wanted to. Otherwise I think it's great.
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Post by Dreamsofnyssa on Aug 15, 2014 19:54:59 GMT
I think the dynamic views look nice and I like that each person who views the blog can choose which view they like. But they didn't work for me. I missed having my extra stuff on there like my Statcounter and other widgets.
But mainly it didn't work for me because it wouldn't show my pictures. I use Flickr for my photos and the template only shows photos uploaded to Blogger. These are the main reasons that I also don't use Blogger's mobile template.
I have also had problems leaving comments on blogs with the dynamic view but I don't know if it is due to that particular template.
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Post by stefdesign on Aug 15, 2014 23:57:08 GMT
I like yours as well! I did the old blogger templates back then too, so I figured out the old html codes for the banners and extras. I know now you can still revert to the old format if that would help so you can add the banner? I don't know if that would help to add your banner, if you wanted to. Otherwise I think it's great. Thanks for all the comments. I do know that my old format is still there, and I can revert anytime I want. I'm not sure if you are saying there is some way to add my banner on Dynamic Views, or just that I can revert to my old format? |
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Post by stefdesign on Aug 15, 2014 23:58:53 GMT
I think the dynamic views look nice and I like that each person who views the blog can choose which view they like. But they didn't work for me. I missed having my extra stuff on there like my Statcounter and other widgets. But mainly it didn't work for me because it wouldn't show my pictures. I use Flickr for my photos and the template only shows photos uploaded to Blogger. These are the main reasons that I also don't use Blogger's mobile template. I have also had problems leaving comments on blogs with the dynamic view but I don't know if it is due to that particular template. Would you mind trying to leave a comment on mine to see if you have problems? I'm curious if that is an issue with other viewers. |
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Post by azredhead on Aug 16, 2014 0:04:09 GMT
Yea that part I wasn't sure because I wasn't sure is if the Dynamic ones were part of the old set up or if they are newer templates. On the old format not the basic template I could go back in and add a template from the old code.
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Post by Dreamsofnyssa on Aug 16, 2014 0:44:42 GMT
Yea that part I wasn't sure because I wasn't sure is if the Dynamic ones were part of the old set up or if they are newer templates. On the old format not the basic template I could go back in and add a template from the old code. The dynamic templates are part of the newer templates. When Blogger changed from the Classic templates they created the new ones and in addition they also created the dynamic views. The regular templates still let you have a header. |
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Post by Dreamsofnyssa on Aug 16, 2014 0:49:21 GMT
I think the dynamic views look nice and I like that each person who views the blog can choose which view they like. But they didn't work for me. I missed having my extra stuff on there like my Statcounter and other widgets. But mainly it didn't work for me because it wouldn't show my pictures. I use Flickr for my photos and tkhe template only shows photos uploaded to Blogger. These are the main reasons that I also don't use Blogger's mobile template. I have also had problems leaving comments on blogs with the dynamic view but I don't know if it is due to that particular template. Would you mind trying to leave a comment on mine to see if you have problems? I'm curious if that is an issue with other viewers. I will try to leave a comment once I get home. The current WiFi I am using has the comment form blocked which I find interesting because it's not blocked on blogs that use the regular template. |
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Post by stefdesign on Aug 24, 2014 12:27:35 GMT
Ok, I'm back! I wanted to comment on the fact that I've noticed that my page views have doubled, and nearly tripled since I switched to Dynamic Views. I have no idea why... but my stats are way up! Does anyone have any ideas about that? I thought it might be corresponding with some linked posts, but I haven't updated my blog since the 18th, and still my daily views are triple the normal. Most of my visits come from Google, not social media or other sites, but I can't figure out how Dynamic Views would make a difference, unless there's a different way they calculate visits. I'm not complaining, that's for sure!
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