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TheBig3 · 03-16-2010, 09:59 AM

Hey I currently blog on blogspot and I'm looking to jazz up the layout a little. I want to drop a picture I have into the background of the entire page so no matter what post you're looking at its in the background.

Anyone have any ideas? I think I need to physically edit the HTML as it isn't an option through the service.

333 · 03-16-2010, 10:54 AM

So, I'm no computer wiz, and I know you don't read any of my posts, but I think if you figured out the HTML format, you can insert it any part of your layout settings. I don't know. Just a guess.

TheBig3 · 03-16-2010, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 333

So, I'm no computer wiz, and I know you don't read any of my posts, but I think if you figured out the HTML format, you can insert it any part of your layout settings. I don't know. Just a guess.

Yeah I googled the HTML needed to do it, but its hell. You're essentially guessing at landing spots and the predetermined size of the picture.

I gave up, the work doesn't merit the outcome.

Guybrush · 03-16-2010, 11:05 AM

You'll probably want to just <center> the background image. I can't remember how to make the picture drop to the background, but it can't be hard. HTML generally isn't, but it's quite limited when it comes to layout.

edit :

Oh right, it's as easy as this :

<BODY BACKGROUND="http://yourpic">

the <body> tag can contain more information as well such as font colours, styles and background colours.

TheBig3 · 03-16-2010, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tore

You'll probably want to just <center> the background image. I can't remember how to make the picture drop to the background, but it can't be hard. HTML generally isn't, but it's quite limited when it comes to layout.

No its not, what it is is mechanical and stiff. I also would then have to make all the photos, text, and border design translucent which again...not worth it.

Guybrush · 03-16-2010, 11:25 AM

What I mean are the codes are easy to figure out and even write by hand, but yeah - it's not easy to make a good layout with pure html. It's old-fashioned. I wrote my first homepage in notepad, but noone does that anymore.

If you want a more customizable blog, think about hosting a wordpress blog on your own domain. It's powerful, highly customizable and easy to get into.

TheBig3 · 03-16-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by tore

What I mean are the codes are easy to figure out and even write by hand, but yeah - it's not easy to make a good layout with pure html. It's old-fashioned. I wrote my first homepage in notepad, but noone does that anymore.

If you want a more customizable blog, think about hosting a wordpress blog on your own domain. It's powerful, highly customizable and easy to get into.

I'm sitting at my 3rd blog, and with each move I lose readers. I'm trying to stay here if I can. I'll check it out though.

Guybrush · 03-16-2010, 11:56 AM

I've never really been very good at staying afloat in the blogosphere myself. I think the way to do so would be to read and comment on a lot of other people's blogs, but for the most part, I just can't summon the interest to do so.

My GF loves reading blogs, though, and it accounts for a lot of her internet time.

TheBig3 · 03-16-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by tore

I've never really been very good at staying afloat in the blogosphere myself. I think the way to do so would be to read and comment on a lot of other people's blogs, but for the most part, I just can't summon the interest to do so.

My GF loves reading blogs, though, and it accounts for a lot of her internet time.

well tell her she can hit mine up if she wants to read the ramblings of a would be author save for discipline.

the scrawling nomad

Guybrush · 03-16-2010, 12:00 PM

I'll send her the link

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Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	You'll probably want to just <center> the background image. I can't remember how to make the picture drop to the background, but it can't be hard. HTML generally isn't, but it's quite limited when it comes to layout. edit : Oh right, it's as easy as this : <BODY BACKGROUND="http://yourpic"> the <body> tag can contain more information as well such as font colours, styles and background colours. __________________ Something Completely Different

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Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	What I mean are the codes are easy to figure out and even write by hand, but yeah - it's not easy to make a good layout with pure html. It's old-fashioned. I wrote my first homepage in notepad, but noone does that anymore. If you want a more customizable blog, think about hosting a wordpress blog on your own domain. It's powerful, highly customizable and easy to get into. __________________ Something Completely Different

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Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	I've never really been very good at staying afloat in the blogosphere myself. I think the way to do so would be to read and comment on a lot of other people's blogs, but for the most part, I just can't summon the interest to do so. My GF loves reading blogs, though, and it accounts for a lot of her internet time. __________________ Something Completely Different

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03-16-2010, 10:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
333 Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 965	So, I'm no computer wiz, and I know you don't read any of my posts, but I think if you figured out the HTML format, you can insert it any part of your layout settings. I don't know. Just a guess.