10 Tips for the Aspiring Gadget Author

Blogger Gadgets are a great way to build customization into a website while extending the functionality provided by Blogger. Developing your own gadgets is a challenging task. Here are a few tips to help you get started.

1. Google Gadget Editor - Blogger gadgets are the same thing as Google gadgets and Google has made available an online editor with file hosting and publishing capabilities. Get it Here, then work on them from your iGoogle page.

2. Use a Test Blog - This is probably obvious for most, but you've got to setup a test blog to work on new Blogger gadgets. You do not want your site visitors dealing with bugs and errors while you work out the kinks. Even better, do most of your testing on iGoogle.