There are several newsworthy items in Blogger. First, you can now go straight to Design, as you see above, to get to your Gadgets. After they added the new Designer Templates, you had to go in the back door for awhile, by going through New Post. But I noticed this weekend that that had changed. So much simpler!
Also…
We now have Stats. No more having to use an alternate site for checking your statistics. Just click on Stats.
This is the Overview page, below. You can check what your stats are in real time. Then there’s Last Day, Last Week, Last Month, and All Time.
We now have Stats. No more having to use an alternate site for checking your statistics. Just click on Stats.
This is the Overview page, below. You can check what your stats are in real time. Then there’s Last Day, Last Week, Last Month, and All Time.
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So if you click on Now…
So if you click on Now…
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That is what you’ll see.
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You can check your stats by Posts.
You can check your stats by Posts.
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You can check by Traffic Sources…
You can check by Traffic Sources…
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And you can check your Audience. Below are Page views by Countries.
And you can check your Audience. Below are Page views by Countries.
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So in real time you can see what countries your readers are currently visiting from.
So in real time you can see what countries your readers are currently visiting from.
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And then you can check out Page Views by Browsers.
And then you can check out Page Views by Browsers.
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I’m having a lot of fun with Blogger right now. I enjoy the new design templates and the versatility they’ve given us. And now the functionality of having our statistics right there on our blogger format. And free is good too!
Note: I noticed with this post that Preview is no longer at the top of the page. It’s now at the bottom next to Publish Post, Save Now, and then you will see Preview. And when you Preview, there will be a Preview line across the top left of your page to let you know you’re in Preview mode. So I guess there’s lots of things going on over at Blogger.
Update note: Many of you commented that you don’t have Stats on your blog. Someone thankfully commented that you need to go to Dashboard. Scroll to the bottom and find Blogger in Draft. Click to make it your default Dashboard. Then you should have the Stats tab. Let me know if this does not work.
I’ve been playing this morning! I canNOT figure how to get rid of the underline in my post titles (and how to change their color). I DID get them centered….Any ideas? I googled it, but what was suggested didn’t seem to work for me.)
Hi Brenda! I noticed this the other day but didn’t check the Stats out…thanks for showing us this as I was just going to keep what I was already using. This new Stats thing is supposed to help with load time if you get rid of ‘outside’ stats…that would be nice. I’m going to have to check this out right now. Have a wonderful Monday….Maura
Cool Stuff. I don’t pay much attention to the new tabs! I guess I should.
Blessings,
Lorilee
Thanks for sharing, I had no idea about the stats. I can’t get enough of this blogging. I’m addicted.
Brenda, you are so helpful. Thank you for these tips! I didn’t see the stats, I must check that out. You make things so easy!
Thanks!
Hugs,
Donna
Brenda, I have had the design thing for a few weeks, but do not have the stats thing on mine. I just checked. Maybe different people get updated at different times. Thanks for the info though.
Thanks, I think I remember a notice about it, but didn’t really pay attention. However, when I looked for it today, I didn’t have a stats tab.
After searching through the help files, I found that if you don’t have the tab like you have pictured, go to Dashboard, scroll to the bottom and find Blogger in Draft. Click to make it your default dashboard and then you’ll have the stats tab.
And you are right, it seems to have all the things the outside services do, and I don’t even have to remember another password. Cool!
Brenda! What fun. I have been resisting the new templates but I have started to play with them. I will keep tweeking until I have what I want. I can’t seem to add the sharing icons at the end bu I will keep trying.
Thanks for your kind words of encouragement.
Carol
Hi Brenda, I just checked and I don’t have stats yet. Is it something you had to download? I always get such a kick out of seeing all the different countries my visitors are from, I am really looking forward to getting this feature:>)
Hi Brenda!
Without you I’d never notice these things! I don’t have the stats tab yet either.
Manuela
Hi Brenda! Thanks for all of this info, but I don’t have the Stats thingy on my blog. I’ve looked and checked. Maybe because I’ve never used anything in the new design stuff, I don’t know! Anyway, it looks cool.
Be a sweetie,
shelia
Thanks Brenda! I’ll go check this out.
It’s been a while since my last visit and I love your new blogpage. I also love the new gadgets and I like to try them out. I can’t find the facts item though. Sure looks easy and handy to use! Groeten, Corry
Brenda, I began reading your post,
checked my blog
nope didn’t have them
Read Marti’s comment telling how she got her’s
and now
I’ve got my Stats
Thanks for the heads up
Hugs & ♥♥♥s,
Gerry
Brenda, I am so scared I’m going to touch a button and have the thing just deconstruct on me! I haven’t converted to any new system. Can I still see this on my blogger dashboard? I usually just blog without knowing who is online or visiting or anything. But this does sound intriguing. But you know me, I am terrified of technology.
Thanks for the heads up.
XO,
Sheila
How neat!
I am going to go check that right now.. thanks !!
Diane
Brenda………
Thanks for the class, teacher.
Garden & Be Well, XO Tara
Wow! Many thanks, Brenda, I had no idea it was available. I clicked on Blogger in Draft, at bottom of Dashbord, and the Stats tab showed up. Too cool! Thanks again!!!
How fun. I didn’t have the tab either, followed Marti’s instructions and have been browsing through. Appreciate the heads up – going back over there to waste time.
How neat! I would enjoy seeing this! I just posted….using Live writer of course! I sill need to give you a HUG for getting me started on a better way to blog! HUGS! ♥♥♥
You know I’m heading over Lickity-Split to check this out. Took me many hours to get that darn picture centered. Sure hope this is easier.
Great posting as always.
Kate – T.G.B.
Hi Brenda
I think I’m that ONE Canadian LOL
Hope your summer is going well. We have a pool, so that’s where we have been. See you soon.
xoxoxox
Brenda,
:)
Thanks for this post!!!! I had noticed some changes…but I didn’t mess with any of it…always afriad I will screw things up! LOL Now I know…and knowing is half the battle!
Cool I’ll check it out!!
Hugs, Lisa
Did yours just do this? I don’t have the changes and cannot find a way to update
Hugs, Lisa
Yes! I love the new features but as for stats….no one is visiting my blog so there is no need to look at them! LOL! Love your pics on the right side too!
Nope not yet. Does it have anything to do with signing up for AdSense. or is a gadget to add? I’ll keep checking.
Now, if they could just get a spell checker. How wise would that be?
Nope not yet. Does it have anything to do with signing up for AdSense. or is a gadget to add? I’ll keep checking.
Now, if they could just get a spell checker. How wise would that be?
Hi, Brenda!
Or should I say…
teacher???
I’ve learned so
much from you,
and continue to
do so! I will
have fun checking
out my stats : )
A big thank you
for your sweet comments
on P&H about my
friend Kathleen’s
journey with cancer.
Your kind words meant
so much to us both.
Big hugs to you, today!
xx Suzanne
Hi Brenda! You’re so smart! I did what you said and now I do have the stats thingy! Woo hoo! But it said I had to come back and check it. I couldn’t wait as soon as I got it on my blog!
You rock, girlfriend!
Be a sweetie,
shelia
How cool is that! I did not know you could check your stats, tfs Nan
Thanks for sharing the info. Stats has not been added to mine either – maybe it will show up later.
Enjoy your week.
Thanks…very helpful!! I need to sit down and play. Appreciated!!
Brenda,
No stats tab on mine either, yet. I will keep checking, as it looks like a neat deal.
Thanks!
Robin
Thank you for the stats info! Have been playing around with quite a few other new items, especially checking out the gadget pages. Appreciate the help!
PS Not sure if you saw my new blog? Everything Coastal, and now Everything Coastal Style
Perfect… Thanks for the update. I’m off and running. You are the best.
T.G.B.
That sounds really cool. I get frustrated with Blogger sometimes, but I keep reminding myself it IS free. Glad to hear they are trying to improve
Thanks for the help!
Brenda, I didn’t know anything about the stats feature. I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for the info. laurie
Brenda can you help me? I have no stats thingy. Do I have to do something to make it work? It looks cool and I would love to see it.
Thanks, ~Melissa
thanks for the info…this looks like fun!
As soon as my own computer is fixed I’m going to have to play with this!
Thanks for all the info!
Are there different versions, because stats is not available to me.
Any idea how to make my post title BIGGER? It is so small when I publish my posts in large text.
I wanna play! But you have a totally different design layout for you.
I thought I had the most updated version . . .
hmmmmm.
Karen
Way cool Brenda!!! You are my blogging guru!!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Wow…thanks my friend…so lucky to have you…off to give it a look. oxoxo
Well, I don’t have a “stats” button and now I want one! Did it just appear or did you change something to get it? It’s very cool! Love your blog btw! I love red and paint everything red that I can too. I have red dishes with white dots that I forced my daughter to make me (she’s an artist and a potter), made myself a red with white dots ironing board cover, lamp shades (Gina has a great tutorial for those), and of course a quilt. Well, back to working on my blog. Thanks for showing that–I sure wish I knew how you got it…
Cheery wave from
Bev
http://44thstreetfabric.blogspot.com
Thanks for the update, I found the statsbutton!
Thanks for passing along this information. I still haven’t figured out the tabs. One of these days I need to spend some time on my test blog and get this all figured out.
Brenda, this is SO helpful. And fascinating information. Thank you!!
Thanks for the tips!
WOW Thanks for that information. I had setup google analytics but had no idea that I could have a stats tab.
Thanks for the info! And check out my new blog when you have some time.
http://www.manymomentsofme.blogspot.com
Thank you for sharing- appreciate the tip! I’m a new blogger and not very technical so this has been a fun (and frustrating) new hobby : )