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Notes on customizing Blogger Themes (Templates) by using widget tags directly in theme HTML

The following previous posts are related to this topic: Blogger Contempo Light Theme: Light/Dark Mode Customization Prototype; Blogger Onboarding Toast Gadget , Oct. 2025 Fixing Oversized Blockquote Text in Blogger’s Contempo Light Theme - ChatGPT assisted , Oct. 2025 Free/Low-cost LMS (Education app) for small NGOs: Blogger Templates vs WordPress Plugins vs Moodle , Dec. 2025 What is a Blogger Theme OR Template As per Google Search AI (GSAI): In the context of Google's Blogger (Blogspot) platform, a template and a theme are essentially the same thing. They both refer to the single XML file that defines your blog's entire design, layout, and functionality. Google officially rebranded "Templates" to "Themes" several years ago within the Blogger dashboard. However, third-party developers and long-time users still frequently use the term "Blogger Template" Unlike other platforms (like WordPress) where a theme is a collection of many files, a Blogger t...
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Free/Low-cost LMS (Education app) for small NGOs: Blogger Templates vs WordPress Plugins vs Moodle

Related post:  Exploratory chat with ChatGPT on Blogger as Free/Low-cost Static CMS possibility; Blogger LMS Education Templates , Oct. 2025 Quick Info LMS: Blogger vs WordPress.com vs WordPress.org Summary: Blogger Suitable for public, informational publishing. Not a viable LMS platform beyond superficial content grouping. WordPress.com (Business+) A managed platform that  can  support a real LMS via plugins, with server administration outsourced. Higher recurring cost, but lower operational risk for non-technical organizations. WordPress.org (self-hosted) Maximum flexibility and control, but requires ongoing technical stewardship. Often cheaper on paper, but costlier in responsibility. ----------- Blogger vs WordPress.com + Tutor LMS — the real difference Aspect Blogger  WordPress.com + Tutor LMS Server-side logic ❌ ✅ User accounts ❌ ✅ Progress tracking ❌ ✅ Access control ❌ ✅ NGO operability Limited  Strong Server admin burden  None None Free or Paid Fre...
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