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Add a Blog Button with Grab Box

By Beckysmakeup @beckysMABBlogs
I know that these tutorials are all over the internet but I wanted to assist with newer bloggers that may be struggling with basic HTML tricks. A majority of bloggers will be accustomed to what a blog button is and will probably have one sitting in their sidebar. I have found though that having a box underneath with a HTML code which other bloggers can just grab makes it easier to share your button with other fellow bloggers. No faffing around with copying the button and adding a link etc. If you are wondering what I am going on about a grab button looks like this [see below]. ADD A BLOG BUTTON WITH GRAB BOX
Firstly you need to have an account with a photo sharing site. I use Photobucket. Upload your blog button and it will give you a variety of links [see below]. The link you will need is the one labelled 'Direct link'.
ADD A BLOG BUTTON WITH GRAB BOX
Next up, the important bit. The code. Change all the info in RED to your info. I have made a quick reference to the jargon below [promise I am not trying to teach you to suck eggs]
Image URL: This is the 'direct image' from Photobucket Blog Name: Your blog title  Blog Address: This is the URL of your blog i.e. mine is http://beckysmakeup.blogspot.com
<div align="center" style="padding: 5px;"><img src="YOUR IMAGE URL"  title="BLOG TITLE" alt="BLOG TITLE" /></div><textarea style="background:#f0f0f0;border:solid 1px #cccccc; color: #777777; font-size:100%; height: 50px; margin:auto; text-align: left; padding: 2px 0 2px 5px; display: block;  width: 200px;">IMAGE%20URL">">IMAGE%20URL" style="border:none;" alt="BLOG TITLE">">
Next you need to go to layout and 'add a gadget'. Select HTML/JavaScript and copy and paste the above code into the box. Save and preview your blog. 
ADD A BLOG BUTTON WITH GRAB BOX
The result should be something like this.  ADD A BLOG BUTTON WITH GRAB BOX
Bloggers can then grab the code below and add to their blog with an instant link to yours. I hope this has been helpful to some.
ADD A BLOG BUTTON WITH GRAB BOX

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