Set up your Blogger account on its website. If you already have one, sign in.
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Choose "Layout" on the dashboard screen. Next, click on "Edit HTML." Download a full copy of this, and save it somewhere on your computer as your backup copy of your original Blogger dashboard.
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Make a copy of all the graphics you plan to use. Upload a copy to your own website, if you have one. Or, use a free service such as Photobucket.
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Locate a template you would like to use. Free is always good, but if you want to purchase a template, that's fine too. Download the new template you have chosen. Don't copy anything below the black line at the bottom of the page. Save a copy.
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Make any changes you like to the templates. Use your graphics to customize new Blogger page. Save a copy of this version.
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Click on "Edit HTML" in the Blogger dashboard. Next, choose "Expand Widget Templates." The template reloads with a check mark in the box. Remove the old code, and replace it with the new code that you have customized. Copy the new code in its entirety.
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Preview your changes. If all looks good, enjoy your new, custom template. If the template still needs editing, go back and make the necessary changes.
