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Creating a Yahoo Messenger Widget on Your Blog or Website

Yahoo Messenger is an instant messaging application that allows users to communicate in real-time. If you have a blog or website and want to add a Yahoo Messenger widget, this post will guide you through the process.

Prerequisites

  1. Ensure you have an active Yahoo Mail account.
  2. Be familiar with adding custom HTML code snippets to your blog or website.

Steps to Add a Yahoo Messenger Widget

Step 1: Log in to Your Yahoo Account

Visit the Yahoo Mail login page (https://mail.yahoo.com/), enter your email address and password, and log in to your account.

Step 2: Customize Your Messenger Settings

Click on the "Messenger" icon at the bottom right corner of the screen, then click the gear icon to access settings. In the "Contacts" tab, add or remove contacts as needed. In the "Appearance & Sounds" tab, choose your preferred settings.

Step 3: Get Your Yahoo Messenger Code Snippet

  1. Click the "Tools" tab.
  2. Select "Customization".
  3. Scroll down to the "Get Widgets" section and click on "Messenger".
  4. Customize the widget's appearance by selecting a skin, choosing an avatar, or setting a status message.
  5. Click the "Generate" button to get your customized code snippet.

Step 4: Add the Yahoo Messenger Widget to Your Blog or Website

  1. Log in to your blog or website's admin dashboard.
  2. Navigate to the area where you can add custom HTML code snippets, such as a sidebar, footer, or header.
  3. Copy and paste the Yahoo Messenger code snippet into the desired location and save your changes.

Step 5: Preview Your Blog or Website

Preview your blog or website to ensure that the widget appears correctly and functions properly. If you encounter any issues, refer back to this guide or consult Yahoo's support resources for assistance.

By following these steps, you have successfully added a Yahoo Messenger widget to your blog or website! Enjoy seamless communication with your visitors while they explore your content.

Published July, 2015