FAQ'S FOR FREE BACKGROUNDS
(For FAQ'S for CUSTOM DESIGNS scroll down)
1. Why does the background look huge on my screen and I can't see much or ANY of the designs on the background?
Since computer monitors/screens come in different sizes, what might look great on a larger monitor, might look magnified on a smaller monitor.
I'm going to start making super skinny 2 column backgrounds to show more of the designs on the background. If you have a smaller monitor, you will want to use the super skinny 2 column or 2 column backgrounds. On a smaller monitor the 3 column backgrounds might look huge and you might only see the center color of the background and not the designs of the background. The only two options you have are trying another background or buying a larger computer monitor! :)
2. The background doesn't cover the whole screen. I see white on the sides. What's going on?
The older backgrounds that I've made will not cover your entire monitor/screen. The only option you have if this bugs you is to choose one of the newer backgrounds. All my newer backgrounds are made to fit up to 24 inch monitors!
3. Why do I see little screwdrivers/pencils on my blog?
The little screw drivers and pencils on your blog are editing tools that only you can see if you're logged into your blog. Someone who is not logged into your blog cannot see these. If you'd like to disable this editing tool follow these instructions: Go to Settings>Basics>scroll down until you see 'Show Quick Editing on your Blog?'>Choose NO>scroll down to the bottom of page and click SAVE SETTINGS.
4. Why won't my blog change to 3 columns if I choose a 3 column background?
The 3 column backgrounds are designed for blogs that already have a 3 column layout. If you'd like me to help you change your blog layout to 3 columns, I charge a small fee and you can contact me via email.
5. Will I lose anything on my blog if I change my background?
NO!! You'll add my free backgrounds just like you would any side bar widget! You'll never lose any posts, side bar widgets or pictures!
FAQ'S FOR CUSTOM DESIGNS
1. Do you design Websites?
I do not design websites. I highly recommend my brother, Aaron Boynton. He is a website designer and does great work! He also designs Wordpress blogs. Please contact him HERE for a Website or Wordpress blog design!
I only design for Blogger blogs right now.
2. How long does an Order take?
I will try to respond to your email within a few days. I try to check my email daily, but my family is my first priority, and I may not get to it for a few days. After I send you an invoice via PAYPAL and receive payment in full, then you will be placed on my waiting list.
**When I have a waiting list, orders can take up to 3-4 weeks to be completed**
3. How does the Ordering process work?
After I create your designs, I will send you a screenshot or proof of your designs. There can be quite a few emails back and forth between us if need be. Minor tweaking can be done to make sure that we are 'on the same page' with your designs! *Please be aware that if you decide to change design kits or want to change the Custom design completely you will be charged additionally for my time.
Once your designs are finished I will install them into your blog. I keep your blog username and password confidential and you are welcome to change your password after I am finished.
4. How does a MENU BAR with drop downs work?
Each Menu bar button will need to link somewhere. Below are examples of how they work and they can be titled whatever you'd like....
"HOME": will link to your blog's main page ( ie. www.aquapoppydesigns.blogspot.com).
"ABOUT ME" : will link to a "page" in your blog where you can add information about yourself. A "page" in your blog is created when a new POST is written. So you will need to create a new post titled "About Me" or whatever you want it to be titled. **These new "pages" in your blog will publish at the top of your blog, but they will move down just like other posts do when you add new posts**
"CATEGORIES or LABELS": will be linked to the 'Labels' you'll add (or have added already) to each of your POSTS, and they'll be connected to the CATEGORY buttons in your menu bar. Like for example, if you label a post "Fashion" then it will automatically connect to your CATEGORY menu button "Fashion" and when someone clicks on it they will be able to view all posts labeled "Fashion". For your CATEGORIES drop down sub menus you'll need to think of those now (it's great if you already have labels on your posts) and send me a list of them so we can add them to your Menu bar.
"CONTACT ME" : will either link to a "page" in your blog titled "Contact Me" where you can add your email, phone numbers, fax numbers etc. OR you can have it be set up so that when someone clicks on that button it will open up their email and your email address will automatically appear in the SEND TO box.
5. What's the difference between a Menu bar WITH dropdowns and a Menu bar WITHOUT dropdowns?
A Menu bar with dropdowns is a horizontal menu bar where you have the options of choosing the color of the bar and dropdown highlights.
A Menu bar without dropdowns is a menu bar you can have more fun with. You have the option of a decorative font or pictures/designs for your buttons (instead of them being in a horizontal line). But of course you lose the option of adding dropdown submenus.
6. Why do I need a Photobucket account?
You will need to set up a Photobucket account before I am able to install your designs. Photobucket is a free image hosting website. Photobucket generates a code for each of your designs that I will need to install your designs into your blog. You'll also have access to your designs and it's a safe place to keep them. Setting up a Photobucket account is FREE and it only takes a minute.
7. How do I pay?
I only accept payment via Paypal at this time. I will send you an invoice via Paypal. It is safe and easy.
8. Do you Accept Check or Credit Cards for payment?
NO. I only accept payment via PAYPAL at this time.
9. Why can't I install the Designs you create me myself?
When I install your designs, I make sure that everything is spaced correctly and looks perfect! If you are not comfortable giving me your blog username and password so that I can install your designs, I can be added as an author to your blog instead. This way will require more emailing between us.
