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What is a custom blog template?
A custom blog template is a blog design that you create yourself through Campushopper's template customization page. You don't have to know anything about web design or programming. Campushopper takes care of it for you, while still giving you extensive freedom in your design. Just select your colors, backgrounds, etc, and you'll have your own unique blog in a matter of minutes.


How do I make a custom template?
It's easy to make a custom template for your blog. First, go to your 'Edit Blog Properties' page by clicking on the 'Edit Blog Properties' link underneath your blog's title and description.

Look at the 'Change Layout' field at the bottom of the 'Edit Blog Properties' box. If the custom template layout is not showing, click the 'Edit' button on the right, select the 'Customize' template option (the first layout option), and click the submit button at the bottom. You will be returned to the 'Edit Blog Properties' page, and the custom template layout should now be showing.

Below the custom template image, click the bold 'Customize' link. This will take you to the 'Customize Your Blog Page' where you can begin to select the values for your custom template. When you are done, press the 'Submit Blog Changes' button at the bottom.


My image won't upload?
If you are getting an error page, then the file size of your image is likely too big. Make sure that your image is less than 500k. Your image must also be either a JPEG (.jpg or .jpeg) or a GIF (.gif) file.


My background color has disappeared?
Did you just upload a background image? If so, your background color is hidden beneath it. It will show through only if your image is a GIF with transparent regions.


What is the header graphic?
The header graphic is an image that displays in the title section of your blog. It lays on top of your blog background but beneath your blog title. You can choose from a selection of predesigned header graphic images or you can upload your own. Keep in mind that these images are aligned to the top right corner of your blog's title box. The optimal dimensions for an uploaded header graphic are 728 x 96 pixels with a file size of less than 500k. It must be either a JPEG (.jpg or .jpeg) or a GIF (.gif) image. To learn how to crop (cut) your image,
follow this tutorial.


My uploaded header graphic won't fit?
If you are you seeing only part of your header graphic in your blog, then your image dimensions are too big. You'll have to crop (cut) or shrink your image, or maybe even do both. To resize your image,
follow this tutorial. To crop (cut) your image, follow this tutorial. If the width of your image is less than 728 pixels, keep in mind that header graphic images are aligned to the top right corner of the title box.


Will choosing a pre-designed blog template reset the custom template settings I have?
The answer is no. Your custom template settings and images will be saved until you choose to change or remove them. Switching to one of Campushopper's pre-designed blog templates will not affect your custom template settings. You can return to your custom template at any time.