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How to Make and Install Show/Hide Comments on Blogspot

Blogspot is a popular blogging platform that offers various features to make your blog engaging and interactive. One of the ways to increase user engagement is by allowing readers to leave comments, but sometimes you might want to control the visibility of these comments for different reasons. In this post, we will guide you on how to create and install a simple Show/Hide comments script on Blogspot.

Prerequisites

Before diving into the process, make sure you have the following:

  1. Basic knowledge of HTML and JavaScript.
  2. A Blogspot blog account and access to its layout and templates.
  3. Google Account for signing in to Blogger (Blogspot).

Creating the Script

First, we'll create a simple Show/Hide comments script using JavaScript:

function showComments() {
  var commentDiv = document.getElementById('comments'); // Get the comments div
  if (commentDiv.style.display === 'none') {
    commentDiv.style.display = 'block';
  } else {
    commentDiv.style.display = 'none';
  }
}

This script uses a simple function showComments() that toggles the display of the comments div between "block" (visible) and "none" (hidden). You can modify this script to fit your specific requirements, such as changing the id or adding more advanced features.

Adding the Script to Your Blogspot Template

Now that you have the JavaScript code ready, it's time to add it to your Blogspot template:

  1. Log in to your Blogspot account and go to Blogger Dashboard.
  2. Click on your blog's name from the list of blogs to open the dashboard.
  3. On the left sidebar, click "Layout" and then "Add a Gadget".
  4. In the search bar, type "HTML/JavaScript" and add it as a gadget to your template.
  5. Copy and paste the following code in the Content section of the new HTML/JavaScript gadget:
<button onclick="showComments()">Show Comments</button>
<div id="comments" style="display:none;"> <!-- Replace this with your comments div id -->
  <!-- Your comment section code goes here -->
</div>
<script type="text/javascript"> // Your JavaScript code goes here
</script>

Replace the <!-- Replace this with your comments div id --> comment with the actual id of your comments div. Make sure to include the JavaScript code you wrote in the previous section within the <script>...</script> tags.

  1. Click "Save" to apply the changes.

Now, when visitors click on the "Show Comments" button, they will be able to toggle the visibility of your blog's comment section.

And that's it! You have successfully created and installed a simple Show/Hide comments script on your Blogspot blog. Let us know in the comments below if you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvement. Happy blogging!

Published January, 2016