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How do I install StatCounter using Blogger / Blogspot?

  1. Sign up for a free account at StatCounter and follow the steps to create your first project and generate your StatCounter code.
  2. If prompted, make sure to choose Blogger from the list of Installation Guides.
    3. Please watch this short video guide for an over view of the installation.



  3. Copy the StatCounter code.
  4. Login to your blogger account (opens in new window).
  5. Click the drop down arrow to the right of the blog name (to the left of the View Blog button.)


  6. Click 'Layout'.
  7. Click the "Add a Gadget" link where you want to add the code (at the bottom is best)


  8. Scroll down and click the plus next to "HTML/JavaScript" in the popup window


  9. Enter 'StatCounter' in the title box.

  10. Paste the code in the content box.
  11. Click 'save'.

  12. Click 'Save arrangement' in the upper right hand corner.


  13. Click 'Template' in the left menu.


  14. Click 'Edit HTML' in the left menu.


  15. Search for 'StatCounter' in the code


  16. Add mobile='yes' before 'StatCounter'.


  17. Click 'Save template'


  18. Click 'Template' in the left menu.


  19. Click the gear icon to customise the mobile template.


  20. Click the drop down arrow below where it says "Choose mobile template".
  21. Click 'Custom' from the list.
  22. Click 'Save'.




StatCounter is now active on your blog and will immediately begin recording visitor information.

These instructions have been compiled and verified: August 2014


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