Re: Questions about using New Blogger

After you convert to the new system, you can hold on to your
old
blogger template.  However, you will not be able to use
labels with an
old template.  You have to switch to a new template to
benefit from
labels.  I'd suggest saving a backup copy of your old
template.

You can try a new template and see if its worth dumping your
old
modifications for the new setup.  If not you can revert to
your old
template, pasting your old code back into the template
editor.

In general, I like the additional functionality.  I
definitely like
the labels option.  I also like being able to run Text Link
Ads on my
blog and earning a monthly advertising fee for listings.

On the down side, the new code is more complicated than the
old
fashioned html template code.  You can mix and match
somethings into
the new templates manually, but it is like starting over in
many
ways.  In the long run, its probably worth switching for the
reasons I
mentioned above, but prepare for the transition and don't
take it in a
light hearted fashion if you think you might want to revert
back to
your old template some day.

Best Regards,
brettbum
http://mavenmapper.bl
ogspot.com
http://www.linkylovearmy
.com
http://www.nomoreincu
mbents.org
http://www.softduit.com

On May 15, 11:21 am, The Nickster <nikimat...gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi guys,
>
> I have been away from my Blog since January.  Hence, I
am now out of
> the loop with regards to the ups and downs with New
Blogger.   I am
> still using my old Classic templates because I spent a
lot of time
> modifying it and I don't want to risk losing my
modifications with
> migration.  Although, I am now getting an Internet
Explorer error when
> I open my Blog.
>
> Questions:
> Do we have the option of keeping our Classic templates
or will Blogger
> eventually phase that out and require everyone to
switch over to using
> the new templates?
>
> I noticed that adding labels in posts is an option. 
Can I use labels
> with my Classic template or is that feature only for
use in the new
> templates?
>
> Overall, how do people like new Blogger?  As I recall
back in January,
> many people were very disappointed after migrating
their blog to beta
> and wanted to go back to Classic.  How goes it now? 
I.e., should I
> hold onto my Classic template until Blogger has to
dynamite my
> personalized HTML from my template? Thereby forcing me
over to New
> Blogger. 
>
>  I know New Blogger offers more options but it is not
worth it to me
> if they come with more headaches and blog
editing/publishing
> disasters.
>
> Thanks,
> Nicole


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Hey, thanks for your response.  It seems the good news is
that I can
keep my Classic template and not have to bother with
formatting a new
one.  And if the new code is more complicated than HTML,
then I'll
stick with what I've got for the time being, even if that
means not
being able to use labels.  I had to learn HTML from the
bottom up when
I started  my blog and I don't relish the idea of pouring
over more
code books.  It does seem like the new template has more
versatility.   I'll fiddle around with it on a test blog
until I get
the hang of it and only then transfer my primary blog over
if need be,
but at least I now know I don't have to.    Thanks for the
advice.

Nicole


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