Some of us dream things that never were and ask "why not?" (Sorry, blatant RFK-stealing I know.)
Such a person is commenter/attendee Jacqueline Passey, who asked: "why not a BlogHer blogroll/community we can all join and add to our sites?"
To which we said: sure...wanna figure it out and tell us how, and we'll post it here?
To which she responded by...actually doing exactly that! You people rock!
So, if you're interested in adding the entire BlogHer Roll to your blog in one fell swoop (as Jacqueline herself has done here (lower left-sidebar) go to the extended body of this post for the instructions.
PS-it's so easy I could do it! I did it via javascript here and here, and via Typelist here.
Find out how you can do the same...
Step one: Add code to your sidebar template:
Via Javascript
Insert the following Javascript code into your blog template:
<script language="javascript" src="http://rpc.bloglines.com/blogroll?id=blogher" type="text/javascript"></script>
[Note: the method above works for Blogger and iBlog blogs just fine...'cause those are the ones I tried it on.]
Via HTML link
If you use PHP or another method to include raw HTML into your blog, use the following URL instead, which returns the blogroll as HTML.
http://rpc.bloglines.com/blogroll?html=1&id=blogher
Via Typepad Typelist
TypePad users will want to create a new TypeList item, paste the Javascript code into the Link Title line and leave the Link URL part blank.
Adding the BlogHer blogroll to your site is a great way to support your fellow BlogHer bloggers and help us all attract more traffic, links and new readers.
Thanks again to Jacqueline Passey for figuring this out and providing us with the instructions above!
Oooo, that makes me happy!
Thanks, Jacqueline!!!
Posted by: lizriz | July 13, 2005 at 10:10 AM
Another suggestion, you could also add a link to this post "Add the BlogHerRoll to your blog" at the top of the BlogHerRoll with "Newsfeeds from Bloghers". More people will be aware of the option that way, especially after this post drops off the front page.
Posted by: Jacqueline | July 14, 2005 at 02:45 AM
Done.
Posted by: Elisa Camahort | July 14, 2005 at 07:10 AM
Thanks for the tips! It worked like a charm.
Posted by: Jane | July 14, 2005 at 01:18 PM
Hi, I added the blogroll too. Just one problem. When I view it in a text size larger than "small", the format is too broad and the sidebar falls down under the main bar. Tried tampering with the size but it doesn't work. Help!
;-)
Posted by: Jelena | July 18, 2005 at 04:10 AM
Must we add the blogroll to our own blogs before getting listed on it? Just wondering :-)
Posted by: Tish G | July 24, 2005 at 07:27 PM
No, not at all Tish. I haven't given Lisa the new blogs to add since I started working off the waiting list.
I'll send her a batch tonight. Sorry.
Posted by: Elisa Camahort | July 24, 2005 at 10:33 PM
i am really interested to know how i can get anina.net on the blogher roll...i am attending the conference and so i was wondering how to get my blog on the list to the left.
Posted by: anina.net | July 26, 2005 at 12:01 AM
Thanks for the nudge Anina. We'll get it up there tomorrow.
Posted by: Elisa Camahort | July 26, 2005 at 12:05 AM
Hi Anina, Elisa,
Actually it was already there! See Lifeblog.Anina.net under "More BlogHerRoll" and you're also in the Bloglines Anina. Looking forward to meeting you.
Posted by: Lisa Stone | July 26, 2005 at 08:04 AM
I tried to use the javascript in the Name field of a Type List on Typepad and received an error msg. that complained about too many chars.
It said that the Name field must be less than 50 chars. Anyone else having this problem?
Posted by: mobile jones | July 27, 2005 at 02:26 AM
Did you use a 'Link' type of TypeList? Because you put the script in the "Link Title" field, not a "Name" field.
Posted by: Elisa Camahort | July 27, 2005 at 07:21 AM
Elisa, good catch. Nope I didn't use the Link type.
Thanks!
Posted by: mobile jones | July 27, 2005 at 07:27 AM
I am attending the conference and also wondered how to get my blog, the New Charm School, on the list on the left...I know you must be swamped, and I can't wait to meet the women who worked so hard to put this all together! Thanks for all you have done.
Posted by: Jennifer Warwick | July 27, 2005 at 07:59 PM
My blog's not there either ... Blither, Blather, Bloviate - http://www.lunisea.com/blather
(note new name and URL)
Thanks,
SEA
Posted by: Stephanie | July 27, 2005 at 10:08 PM
Hi Stephanie -
I added Blather to the More BlogHerRoll on July 17, but it appears that I used the wrong URL: http://www.lunisea.com/school/blather.html. I've updated it. Thanks.
Posted by: Lisa Stone | July 28, 2005 at 01:29 AM
Stephanie, I've also updated the name to "Blither Blather Bloviate" rather than the single word "Blather."
Posted by: Lisa Stone | July 28, 2005 at 01:31 AM
Hi Jennifer,
You're added!
Posted by: Lisa Stone | July 28, 2005 at 01:37 AM
Okay. I'm an addict now. I can't stop reading blogs.
Just one question... how does a girl go about getting her blog listed on the BlogHerRoll?
Posted by: Emma Smith | July 29, 2005 at 08:09 AM
By asking here :)
We'll add it, but forgive us if it doesn't get added until after Saturday...things are craazzzzy right now.
Of course Lisa Stone (who's been owning the BlogHer Roll) never sleeps, so maybe she'll beat my prediction.
Underpromise and overdeliver, you know?
Posted by: Elisa Camahort | July 29, 2005 at 08:12 AM
I'd love to have my blog listed on the BlogHerRoll - is it possible to add my blog to the BlogHerRoll list? I'll add the roll to my sidebar at my next post. Perhaps too, I can make it across the country to attend the conference next year! :)
Title: "Every Window-An Adult Survivor Speaks"
Url: http://www.women-with-attitude.com/wwa/everywindow/index3.html
Wishing you all great success!
*T*
Posted by: T | July 29, 2005 at 04:02 PM
Look for it, but probably after the conference!
Posted by: Elisa Camahort | July 29, 2005 at 10:57 PM
Please, might you add moi to the list of ladies putting their hands up for BlogHer blogroll inclusion?
So you know - I'm a modern miss, writing about television: reviews, raucous rants etc. Though I'm not usually that alliterative. My blog's called "Long Plastic Hallway", and can be found at http://longplastichallway.blogspot.com
Hope you have a wonderful conference - sending you bloggy girlpower vibes!
xx teletart
Posted by: teletart | July 29, 2005 at 11:03 PM
I'd love to be added to the blog roll, and I'll ad the link to my site asap. great conference!
Posted by: debbie | July 30, 2005 at 09:07 AM
I was wondering if I could get my blog added to the BlogHer blogroll after the conference? The title is The Girl Next Door and the url is www.kissmegreeneyes2.com/blog
Also, has anyone using WordPress tried to add the blogroll to their site? I'm going to attempt it this weekend and was wodnering if there were any problems.
Thanks! Hope yall have a great conference!
Posted by: Nicole | July 30, 2005 at 09:42 PM