RSS Feeds

sabs — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:33:41 -0800

Where can I find my RSS feed?
A link to your RSS feed is built in to the footer of your blog. You can access it at http://YOURBLOG.onsugar.com/posts/feed.

Note: If you have mapped your domain, your RSS feed link will be http://YOURDOMAIN.com/posts/feed

How do I add a link to my RSS feed to my widgets?
If you would like a higher profile link to your RSS feed, you can create a widget for it. To do so, click on “Widgets” in your dropdown menu, and then choose the “Your RSS Feed” widget in the left-hand column. This will automatically add it to your sidebar.

How do I add a link to my RSS feed to my navigation bar?
To add the RSS feed to your navigation bar click on the “Pages” link in the dropdown menu. Next click on the “Link” box. Then add your RSS url – it will be in the format http://YOURBLOG.onsugar.com/posts/feed

What is the difference between RSS View Full Posts and Teaser Posts?
In your blog settings you will see an option for RSS View. There are two choices, Full and Teaser. Full means your entire post will show up in your RSS feed. Teaser means that only the portion before the page break will show up in your RSS feed.

Can I create a feed for certain types of posts?
You can create feeds for any of your post types. To do so create a link to http://YOURBLOG.onsugar.com/galleries/feed or http://YOURBLOG.onsugar.com/quizzes/feed and so on for each post type. The different post types are texts, galleries, layouts, polls, quizzes, quotes, links, chats, videos, and audio.

Can I create a feed from a tag/category?
With OnSugar you also have the ability to create RSS feeds from tags or categories. To do so use the link http://YOURBLOG.onsugar.com/category/YOURCATEGORY/feed or http://YOURBLOG.onsugar.com/tag/YOURTAG/feed

Here’s an example: http://help.onsugar.com/category/help/feed

Blog Settings

sabs — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:50:06 -0700

Can I change the url of my blog?
Yep, but be warned, once you change it, you give up possession of the old one. To change it click on "Blog Settings" in your blog dropdown menu. When that opens, change the information in the “Web Address” field. Be sure to click “Save” at the bottom of the page before proceeding.

How do I change my blog title or description?
You can change your blog name by accessing the "Blog Settings" page. Enter your new information in the "Title" field or “Description” field. Click “Save” on the bottom of the page in order to activate the changes.

What is a favicon and how do I add one?
A favicon is a small, personalized icon that is associated with your blog, and is seen in the address bar of your web browser. To set your favicon access the Blog Settings page through your blog dropdown menu. Once there click the “Browse…” button in the favicon section. Select your image from your hard drive, and be sure click “Save” at the bottom of the Blog Settings Page.

What is an icon and how do I add one?
An icon is the image that shows up in our OnSugar listings. You can add a blog icon on the "Blog Settings” page. To do so, click the “Browse…” button in the Icon section. Select your image from your hard drive, and then click “Save” at the bottom of the Blog Settings Page.

What is the RSS View setting?
The RSS View setting allows you to determine whether your RSS feed shows full posts or teaser posts. The teaser posts only work if there is a page break in your post.

What is a Category?
By selecting a blog category you will make it easier for others to find your blog. You can check out other people's blogs in the "Explore" tab on your OnSugar homepage.

What does Feature mean?
If you choose to keep your blog featured, it will show up in our explore page and homepage. If you do not feature your blog, it will not show up in these directories. Additionally, a checked Feature box means that we have permission to highlight your posts on the PopSugar Network, and on our official blog.

How do I change my time zone?
You can change your time zone by picking the location you are in in the dropdown menu near the bottom of the blog settings page. If your city is not listed, select one that is in your same time zone. The dates on your blog will automatically reflect your new time zone.

Can I change how many posts show up on each page?
In your blog settings, you can choose, 1, 5, 10, or 25 posts per page.

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