Blessings and Peace:

I am only used to handling web content in the
HTML format, via Dreamweaver. Consequently,
my framework is WYSIWG.

Obviously S9Y (and most other blogs) operate
on an entirely different paradigm. I'm lost.

How do I add simple elements to the sidebar;
just as subscribe fields ...

Blessings and Peace:

Garvin, thank you very much; for your prompt and thorough response
to my questions.

I guess you're sending me off to the 'study area', to develop my CSS chops: a task that I've been avoiding forever.

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One thing that might be so helpful, is to have your words ...

Blessings and Peace (to ALL):

I'm new to S9Y, and am working my way around my first installation (using default template by Carl G.). I'd like to really master making my S9Y blogs sparkle, and would appreciate some mentoring by the S96 Gurus amongst you.

1) How can I take charge of the header ...

Blessings and Peace:

I am a technologist, volunteering on the ground here in New Orleans; with the Rebuild Effort. There is an immediate need, to help non-profits get up simple web presences.

I am willing to secure server space, for the hosting of a S9Y Engine, but alas I am a community trainer ...