Making HTML Editing Easier in Blogger: A Simple Solution
Blogger is great for quick posting. However, if you ever need to edit the HTML when Blogger has done something that requires alteration, it's a real hassle to find anything. Everything is in one long continuous string.
The Simple Solution
A simple solution is to ask Grok to convert the plain text of the post into HTML. Grok does not change the phrasing or add personality to the post unless you request it. It formats the original text into HTML traditionally, not in one continuous stream.
Now you can edit the HTML more easily and find what you are looking for.
Different AI Tools, Different Approaches
Claude will default to adding personality, attitude, and rearranging everything. This is fun if that is what you are seeking. I love interacting with Claude.
A Real-World Example
For the Gimp post below, I asked Claude to create a blog post. I downloaded as an HTML file, opened in Brave, viewed source, copied and pasted it into Blogger's HTML edit section. It didn't show on the Compose section. I told Claude what happened and he fixed it.
Claude told what was done. When I try again, I will add this to Claude's instructions:
"I am using Blogger so keep the HTML simple and use inline styles instead of CSS blocks. Do not included the full HTML document structure withChatGPT suggested this prompt to create a post for Blogger.<!DOCTYPE html>,<html>,<head>, and<body>tags. Blogger's HTML editor expects only the content that goes inside the post body, not a complete HTML document." Please create a Blogger post from the following text. ""
Convert the following content into a Blogger-compatible HTML post.
Please avoid full HTML structure like
<html>,<head>, and<body>. Only output content suitable for pasting directly into the Blogger editor in HTML mode.Use only simple inline styling if needed (no
<style>or<script>tags), and stick to basic tags like<h1>–<h6>,<p>,<a>,<img>,<ul>/<ol>,<blockquote>, and<div>.Format the content clearly with subheadings and paragraph spacing, and include line breaks where appropriate.
Key Takeaway
The key is choosing the right tool for your needs and providing clear instructions about your platform's requirements. Whether you want straightforward formatting or creative enhancement, there's an AI assistant that can help make your blogging workflow smoother.
