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We spend so much time and effort working on our blogs, why not go the extra mile and ensure your blog is there…even when your host may not be? Today, we’re giving you the tools you need to understand how to backup a Blogger blog.
Backing Up Your Blogger Blog
If you blog on the Blogger platform (aka bloodspot), you may not realize that Google owns your blog. You are using their service for free and they have total control over the storage of your posts and comments. You might be thinking, “Hey, it’s GOOGLE. They are huge and awesome and they’re not going anywhere!” Perhaps. But even huge and awesome companies can have technological mishaps and hacker attacks.
Why Backing Up Blogger Matters
I have read about several cases where a blogger’s blog has simply disappeared. Google couldn’t explain it or get it back. I’ve also read about situations where Google decided to block a blog (not allow you to access or post) for policy violations, even when the blogger did not really (or intentionally) violate any policy. And it can be a long wait battling Google for control of your blog again.
The key to controlling your blog content is to back it up.
There is a very simple way to do this and we’ve laid out the process step-by-step below.
- Log into your Blogger dashboard.
- Click on “Settings“.
- Find the tab entitled, “Basic“. Here you’ll see an option to “Export Blog“. This will allow you to save an xml file directly to your desktop that includes all of your posts and comments.
- From the Export Blog option, click on “Download Blog”.
Back up your blog on a regular basis and you’ll never find yourself at the mercy of Google.
Keep in mind that the above instructions only allow you to backup your content. To backup a customized blog design, you’ll next the take a few extra steps.
- Log into your Blogger dashboard.
- Click on “Design“.
- Find the tab entitled, “Edit HTML” and be sure to click on the box that says, “Expand Widget Template“.
- Finish the process by clicking on the option to “Download Full Template“.
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I need to remember to back up my blog too! I haven’t done it in ages.
Relaxing in the sun with leftovers from lunch yesterday!
Stop in and say hi!
http://Razzlestravels.blogspot.com
this is fun! Thanks for the good tip about backing up the blog – never thought of that, newbie that I am! Visit us at cananryfamily.blogspot.com
Just a lazy Saturday afternoon. Enjoying a nap and some sunshine!
.-= Kristin´s last post: Friday Feature Blog: Celebrate Today…the Super Chick Way! =-.
Sweet! I am backing up my blog as I speak!
Happy Saturday!
.-= Natalie´s last post: Stunner =-.
Hello everyone, I am quite late in paying my respects, I was away the whole day. I glad to read this tip, I am going to back up my blog ASAP.
Fellow bloggers I have updated my blog design and it is too awesome to hide it, so please stop by and follow me. xxxMsBabyPlan
Thanks for the tip. I have got to remember to do this!
.-= Sonya´s last post: When It Rains It Pours =-.
I was away the whole day that is why I couldn’t pay my respect ealier. I am happy to read this tip I am going to back up my blog right away.
Hey fellower bloggers check my blog out, I have a new design and it is too awesome to hide it ;)! Stop by and follow me… xxxMsBabyPlan
http://msbabyplan.blogspot.com
The Secret is indeed in the Sauce!
A post on massage therapy:
http://holdyourhorse.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/the-massage/
.-= Kimberly´s last post: The Car (free) =-.
I’ve been wondering how to do that! So glad to have the info!
.-= Janet´s last post: Wishing Wednesday: Wellness!! =-.
It was a cold rainy day here! Maybe you had some weather that you could enjoy!
.-= Low Expectations´s last post: The Great Juggling Act =-.
It’s been so long since I’ve been here *blush*
Happy Saturday!!!
Lis
http://www.atruckerwife
.-= Lis @ ATruckerWife´s last post: BlogHer 2010 =-.
the bitch is back, stone-cold sober as a matter of fact — are you humming along yet? Hi, everybody. Missed the ‘tribe.’
Happy Saturday Everyone!!
I hope everyone is having a great day! Rain here, but that’s okay.
Check out my new About Me page and let me know what you think!
Thank you!
.-= Shelle @ Mommy Can’t Sing´s last post: That’s what he said =-.
Tried to comment on previous commenters blog but it wouldn’t allow me 🙁
Coniqua .. help ??
TFS!!! We will be backing up our blog too.
Happy Birthday!! Have a great weekend!!
wow, great info!! love it all!! you guys rock! happy birthday!
.-= Julia´s last post: Too many C’s =-.
Happy Satruday, or what’s left of it at this point!
.-= ~dawn´s last post: Lie To Me… Or Not, and I would SO prefer the not! =-.
Happy Saturday SITS day to all my SITStas! I like to share my opinion blog for folks who feel intimidated by negative feedback.
http://solarcookingathome.blogspot.com/2009/12/honest-opinion-is-matter-of-taste.html
Have a great day.
.-= Sharlene Thomas´s last post: Roasted Whole Chicken on a Celery Rack =-.
Great info.
Hi girls!
Happy rainy Saturday.
Thanks for the great post. Will be exporting very soon.
.-= vodka logic´s last post: Friday Flash 55 =-.
Happy Birthday! What a great idea, love it! Thank goodness I don’t have a google blog 🙂 No backing up needed!
Tanya @ thelocal.com.br
http://www.thelocal.com.br/2010/03/how-i-got-here-how-i-will-leave-and-everything-in-between/
Today’s post was very enlightening. Thanks! and happy Saturday to everyone.
.-= Coniqua´s last post: You need a bit of Inspiration… Every Now & Zen =-.
I just backed up my blog – thank you!!!
.-= Anne´s last post: Spring Green: UPrinting Giveaway =-.
Happy Saturday!
It’s 60 degrees today in Denver – I just spent a few hours cleaning up my garden =)
Katie
http://katiejustsayin.blogspot.com/search/label/pens
.-= Katie´s last post: Obama’s package =-.
Thank you for the directions on how to back up – I was thinking of needing to do that and knew that it probably wouldn’t be too hard – so that’s great. Thanks!! 🙂
Happy Saturday Sharefest!
.-= Jo´s last post: A Fort =-.
Happy Saturday. Thanks for the great advice on the back-up of your blog! I think I would probably cry for days….! So thanks!!
xoxox Sabine
.-= Sabine´s last post: Little Blessing #10: Maurice Ravel – Ma Mere l’Oye =-.
Happy very wet Saturday from PA. Hope y’all stay dry and warm. And, normally, I just say hi at roll call but today I’m hoping some of you will stop by my blog and enjoy my confessions where I tell all (or some) of the things I did as a parent that I’m not proud of and then my now grown daughters tell if I scarred them for life. It’s pretty funny, all in all, so if you’d like a Saturday smile, check us out and say hi.
.-= Debby Carroll´s last post: 6 Things I Shouldn’t Have Done? =-.
Great Advice!! I am going over right now =D Happy Saturday!!!
.-= Nicole´s last post: Unprofessional!? I Think Not! =-.
Since I got this laptop I’ve been keeping all my posts saved.
This is a fun idea!
There Wasn’t Even Room For J-E-L-L-O!
such a good idea…..backing up NOW!
my most recent post…so fun!
http://secretsofdomesticbliss.blogspot.com/2010/03/secret-to-domestic-bliss-8decorate-in.html
.-= ashlina´s last post: secret of domestic bliss #6…must add jewels =-.
I use a WordPress plugin to back up my database even though I do pay someone to host and supposedly backing it up. You never know.
http://www.bucksomeboomer.com/2010/02/close-encounters-of-the-pothole-kind/
.-= Bucksome Boome´s last post: Making Impressions at the Grocery Store =-.
Ugh, I’ve been meaning to back up my blog for awhile, but it seems like such a hassle – this kind of tutorial makes it seem prettty easy! Thanks.
I don’t think this is my best post. but it is a recent one: http://www.decoybetty.com/2010/03/life-listlessly.html
Happy Saturday Everyone!!! I’ve been cleaning house, making AVON deliveries, and running errands.
My lover comes home tomorrow!! I am so excited. I am contemplating making corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes for tomorrows dinner. He deserves a good homemade meal.
.-= Heidi Walker´s last post: Burnout or should I say …. =-.
Happy Saturday all! Hope everyone is having a good weekend.
Jade
http://www.jadedickinson.com/2010/03/artichoke.html
.-= Jade @ No Longer 25´s last post: Weekend Blogger Tip: Horizontal Navigation Bar (NavBar) =-.
Afternoon ladies!
Just got done with my GUEST Bathroom! WOOHOO!
.-= Kasey´s last post: Guest Bathroom re-do – Before and After =-.
ya know, I read everywhere you should back up your blog, but you’re the first to actually say HOW to back it up. Thank you!
.-= Jeanette´s last post: Scrapping Give-Away =-.
I’m liking this suggestion of backing up. I hadn’t ever considered that I could lose my blog. I’m also looking forward to the Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest! Cheers!
Hubs wants to make me leave the house today! But, but it’s raining — and I’m lazy! 😉
.-= Jessica Nunemaker´s last post: little Indiana $25 Gift Card Giveaway =-.
Happy Saturday!!!! It’s terrible weather here in NYC, which is why I’m nice and warm inside my apartment, eating a grilled cheese sandwich. Ohh, yes.
I’d LOVE to get some SITS love on my blog.. all about cheap eats in NYC!
.-= Samantha @ The Savvy Soybean´s last post: Wafels & Dinges Is Back! =-.
Happy SITS Saturday Share Day everyone!
Who knew that Google could do that? I will be backing up today. Thanks for the info!
Great post! I didn’t realize I should be backing up my blog….I’m gonna do that right now! Thank you.
.-= Jen Gacek´s last post: 5 ? Friday =-.
Oh blessed Saturday! This is the first one in a LONG time that I can relax, do some reading and actually enjoy my day off! YAY!
Here’s a link to a recent silly post:
http://ameliorationofang.blogspot.com/2010/03/blogger-confessional.html
.-= Angelia´s last post: Death of an Icon =-.
wow you must be a mind reader. i was wondering how i back up this stuff. i was gonna copy and paste. good thing i stopped by here first!! here’s one of my blog posts:
http://pam-iforgotwhatiwasdoing.blogspot.com/2010/01/so-where-was-i.html
.-= Pam´s last post: retail therapy: SCORE!!!! =-.
Happy Saturday, everyone!!
.-= Megan´s last post: Weekend Wordle / Six Word Saturday =-.
“Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest” everybody!
.-= Gamma Sharon´s last post: A Letter from my Mom / Mama Kat’s Writers Workshop =-.
I’ll back up when done; thanks for the timely reminder. (I always need timely reminders.)
As for a post, here’s a short, funny one. I hope.
http://kablooeyquest.blogspot.com/2009/11/get-your-wing-out-of-your-ass-and-go.html
.-= K a b l o o e y´s last post: Trying to End my Posting Drought =-.
Good tip! I haven’t backed my blog up in months… until today! I’m contemplating a move to SquareSpace… hopefully I’ll get my act together soon!
Happy Weekend all!
Kathy over at Everyday Bliss
.-= Kathy ´s last post: Time to consult an expert. Jesus’ brand of Humility. =-.
Great info…who knew? I will be backing mine up today.
Happy Saturday!
.-= Tammy´s last post: Aloha Friday-Making the bed =-.
Hmmmm, you’re right. I do need to start backing up my blog…but I won’t because I tend not to do those things that are in my best interest.
Have a great Saturday and happy SITS Saturday Sharefest!
http://www.myinnerfoodzilla.blogspot.com
.-= Jen´s last post: Infomercials Prey on the Weak and the Tired =-.