How to Add Social Media Icons to Your Blogger Blog

Introduction

Hey there! If you’re looking to connect with your readers beyond your blog, adding social media icons to your Blogger blog is a must! Whether you’re on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any other platform, those little icons can serve as a bridge between your blog and your social profiles. Today, we’re going to dive into how to add these handy icons to your Blogger blog.

Don’t worry if you’re not a tech wizard. I’ve made sure that this guide is simple, engaging, and easy to follow, so you’ll have social media icons on your blog in no time. Ready? Let’s get started!

Why Social Media Icons Matter

First things first – why should you even bother with social media icons? Well, these icons make it super easy for your readers to find you on other platforms. This means more followers, more engagement, and potentially more traffic back to your blog. Plus, they give your blog a professional and polished look. Let’s face it – we all want our blogs to look top-notch!

Step 1: Choose the Social Media Platforms

The first step in adding social media icons to your Blogger blog is deciding which platforms you want to link to. Are you super active on Twitter? Love posting pictures on Instagram? Or maybe your blog is more business-focused, and LinkedIn is your go-to platform.

Here are a few popular platforms you might consider adding:

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn
YouTube
Pinterest

Step 2: Find the Right Icons

Once you’ve decided which platforms to include, the next step is finding the right icons. You want to make sure they’re not only visually appealing but also match the style and feel of your blog.

There are several places you can find free social media icons:

Simply download the icons you like, or you can use a link from the icon library. For example, Font Awesome provides easy-to-use icon codes that you can directly embed into your blog.

Step 3: Add Icons to Your Blogger Blog

Now comes the exciting part – adding those icons to your blog! There are a couple of different ways to do this, but let’s stick to the simplest method using the HTML/JavaScript gadget in Blogger.

Here’s how you do it:

Go to your Blogger dashboard and click on Layout.
In the layout section, look for where you want to add your social media icons. This could be your sidebar, footer, or even under the header.
Click on Add a Gadget and select the HTML/JavaScript gadget.
In the content box, paste the HTML code for your social media icons. If you’re using Font Awesome, it would look something like this:

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/yourprofile" target="_blank"><i class="fa fa-facebook-square"></i></a>
<a href="https://www.twitter.com/yourprofile" target="_blank"><i class="fa fa-twitter-square"></i></a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/yourprofile" target="_blank"><i class="fa fa-instagram"></i></a>

Once you’ve added the code for each social media platform, click Save and preview your blog to make sure everything looks good.

Tip: Make sure you adjust the size of your icons to fit the overall design of your blog. You can tweak the size using inline CSS right in the HTML code.

Step 4: Styling Your Icons (Optional)

If you want to get a bit fancy, you can style your icons to match your blog’s theme. You don’t have to be a pro at coding for this! Here’s a simple example of how to add a hover effect using a little CSS:

<style>
  i:hover {
    color: #1da1f2; /* Twitter blue */
  }
</style>

You can place this code inside your HTML/JavaScript gadget, or if you prefer, add it to your blog’s main stylesheet by going to Theme > Edit HTML. This is totally optional, but adding a hover effect can make your icons look more interactive and polished.

Step 5: Test Everything

Once you’ve added your icons and done any styling tweaks, it’s time to test everything out. Click through each icon to ensure they’re linking to the right platforms and that they open in a new tab (thanks to the target="_blank" attribute).

If something doesn’t look quite right, don’t panic! Go back into the HTML/JavaScript gadget and double-check your code. Sometimes, a small typo can mess up the display, but it’s usually an easy fix.

Best Practices for Adding Social Media Icons

Before we wrap up, let’s quickly go over a few best practices when adding social media icons to your Blogger blog:

Place the icons in a visible spot, like the header, sidebar, or footer.
Use icons that match the style of your blog, both in size and color.
Limit the number of icons to just the platforms you actively use – cluttering your blog with too many icons can be overwhelming.
Make sure the links open in a new tab, so your readers aren’t taken away from your blog.

Conclusion

And there you have it! Adding social media icons to your Blogger blog is a simple and effective way to connect with your readers and grow your audience across multiple platforms. Whether you’re using icons from Font Awesome or another icon set, the process is quick and easy to follow.

By following the steps outlined above, you’ll have those sleek social media icons up on your blog in no time, ready to help you engage with your readers and boost your online presence. Don’t forget to test everything out and make sure the icons fit your blog’s design and layout.

Good luck, and happy blogging!