Make Your Blog More Attractive - Tip 3

Hi friends!!! I received a lot of emails regarding the newer post and older post links. Many bloggers who run their blog especially those run on Revolution Church Blogger Template wanted to add "Newer Posts And Older Posts" link just like the one displayed on my blog. So, this post is specifically targeted to those who wish to have their page navigation as displayed below - check the encircled part in the picture below.
make+your+blog+more+attractive
To add a page navigation as shown above, just follow the steps mentioned below.  
1. Navigate to "Design->Edit HTML" from your blogger dashboard. Make a backup of your template before modifying the HTML by clicking on the "Download full template" link at the top of the page.
2. Now, search for the following block of code in your template. Use "CTRL+F" to fasten your search.
#blog-pager-newer-link {
  float: left;
  display:none;
}
#blog-pager-older-link {
  float: right;
  display:none;
}
#blog-pager {
  text-align: center;
  display:none;
}
Note: If you do not find the above block of code, then you should find the following block.
#blog-pager-newer-link {
  float: $startSide;
 }
#blog-pager-older-link {
  float: $endSide;
 }
#blog-pager {
  text-align: center;
 }
3. Now, replace the above mentioned block of code with following block of code.
#blog-pager-newer-link {
  float: left;
  display:inline;
}
#blog-pager-older-link {
  float: right;
  display:inline;
}
#blog-pager {
  text-align: center;
  display:inline;
}
.blog-pager{font-size:12px;}
.blog-pager a:link, .blog-pager a:visited{
  display:block;
  float:left;
  padding:6px 10px;
  text-align:center;
  background:#888;
  color:#FFF;
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:bold;
  margin-right:8px;
}
.blog-pager a:hover{
  background:#444;
  color:#FFF;
}
4. Save your template. That's it. Very simple!!! Isn't it???

CUSTOMIZATION:

You can change the colors of the blocks by changing the color codes. To do so, first finalize what color you want the button to display before hovering. Later, decide what color the button should display on mouse hover. Check out the HTML color code table here - HTML Color Code Table. Now, replace the text highlighted in green on step 3 with the code you chose from the HTML color code table.

If you find any difficulties in installing the above mentioned scripts, then leave your comments below or contact me via email. If you got inspired by a page navigation style run on some other blog, you can share it with us. We will find the code for that style and post it on our blog in the upcoming weeks. So, keep your comments coming.

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buldani/slimmingherbal said on February 3, 2011 at 9:15 AM :

nice blogg, very wonderful blog
maybe you can teach me how to make a good blog right?
i hope.

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Mukund said on February 3, 2011 at 9:34 AM :

@buldani/slimmingherbal: Thanks for the comment! I would love to help other bloggers, especially newbies like you! Connect with me on gtalk or FB.

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air said on February 3, 2011 at 1:10 PM :

hi, this is very informative, I only used the blogger template, maybe I could pick some of your tips

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Mukund said on February 3, 2011 at 2:11 PM :

@air: Yeah! Apply them and make it more attractive. I hope you enjoy the other articles on my blog as well!!

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Chy said on February 11, 2011 at 3:02 AM :

Bro many many thanks for sharing your knowledge!

May God bestow his love on u.

I have a blog:
http://bdclaymart.blogspot.com

Can you please go through and let me know how to make it more attractive.

T.C.

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Mukund said on February 11, 2011 at 7:13 PM :

@Chy: Sure! I would love to have a look at your blog and try providing you tips to improve them. Contact me via email. Would love to help newbies like you!!!

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Navya said on February 16, 2011 at 11:46 AM :

Thank You Mukund!!It is certainly a good post,I liked the information. I may apply these changes to my blog..

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Mukund said on February 16, 2011 at 11:17 PM :

@Navya: Thanks Navya! I'm happy to know that your interested to apply these changes on your blog! Hope you enjoy the other articles on my blog and you comment there as well!!

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All about hacking said on February 24, 2011 at 10:45 PM :

wow this was also one of the greatest ...keep rocking...mukund, thanks for the great article...except these link building is also necessary, which i am doing now ;)

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Mukund said on February 25, 2011 at 6:05 AM :

@All about hacking: Thanks for the comment! Hope you enjoy the other article in this series!!! Yeah! Link building is definitely a concern for webmasters!!!

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montrealblogadmin said on April 1, 2011 at 5:44 AM :

Excelent post with clear information. I try different solutions on other sites but this is the only one witch works perfectly on my site http://montreal-blog.blogspot.com
Thanks

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Mukund said on April 1, 2011 at 6:02 PM :

@montrealblogadmin: I'm glad that the tip on my blog worked perfect for your blog. Hope you enjoy the other articles on my blog as well! Thanks for the comment buddy!

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All about hacking said on April 19, 2011 at 10:48 PM :

wow this was also one of the greatest ...keep rocking...mukund, thanks for the great article...except these link building is also necessary, which i am doing now ;)

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Amit said on April 29, 2011 at 6:17 PM :

Hey, why does your home link appear on the left. Did you want it to align at left part?

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Mukund said on April 30, 2011 at 9:20 AM :

@Amit: Yes! I have aligned it to the left! The ultimate aim is to navigate to the left. So, if you want it to appear at the center, just use the center tag!

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sep reseller said on July 26, 2011 at 11:11 AM :

Great tips. I also agree that if your design stands out it would be more appealing to people. Thanks.

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Mukund said on July 26, 2011 at 11:05 PM :

@sep reseller: Yup! Exactly! Design plays a major role to make your blog look unique on the web. Thanks for the comment buddy!

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