Google news widget for blogger
Here's a step-by-step guide to adding a Google News widget to your Blogger blog:
Method 1: Using the Google News RSS Feed
- Go to the Google News website (news.google.com) and search for a specific topic or keyword.
- Click on the "RSS" button next to the search results.
- Copy the RSS feed URL.
- Log in to your Blogger dashboard and go to the "Layout" section.
- Click on the "Add a gadget" button.
- Select "RSS/ATOM" from the gadget options.
- Paste the RSS feed URL into the "RSS/ATOM feed URL" field.
- Customize the gadget settings as desired (e.g., title, number of items to display).
- Click "Save" to add the gadget to your blog.
Method 2: Using a Third-Party Widget
- Search for a Google News widget for Blogger on the internet (e.g., "Google News widget for Blogger").
- Choose a widget that suits your needs and download it.
- Log in to your Blogger dashboard and go to the "Layout" section.
- Click on the "Add a gadget" button.
- Select "HTML/JavaScript" from the gadget options.
- Paste the widget code into the "HTML/JavaScript" field.
- Customize the widget settings as desired (e.g., title, number of items to display).
- Click "Save" to add the gadget to your blog.
Some popular third-party widgets for Google News on Blogger include:
- Google News Gadget (by Blogger Widgets)
- Google News Feed (by Widgetbox)
- News Feed (by FeedBurner)
Tips and Variations
- You can customize the appearance of the Google News widget by using CSS styles or modifying the widget code.
- You can also use multiple Google News widgets on your blog, each with different settings and topics.
- If you want to display a specific type of news (e.g., sports, entertainment), you can use the "Advanced search" feature on Google News to find the relevant RSS feed URL.
- You can also use other news aggregator services like Feedburner or NewsBlur to display news on your blog.