After creating a Blogger blog, the first job is configuring the settings correctly. Title, description, language, privacy and search visibility — these tell Google how to read your blog.
2026 note: Originally published in 2014. Blogger’s UI has been refreshed since, but the Settings logic is largely the same. The list below captures what still applies in 2026 plus a few new bits.
Settings Checklist
- Blog title: shows up in Google. Short and topical.
- Description: ~150 chars summarizing what you write about.
- Blog language: drives date and locale formats.
- Search preferences > Meta description: the snippet on search results.
- Adult content: enable only if necessary.
- HTTPS redirect: default-on in 2026. Confirm it’s enabled.
Comment Settings
- Who can comment? Start with “Registered Users” rather than “Anyone”.
- Enable Moderation — manual approval keeps spam out.
- Blogger now bakes in Google reCAPTCHA, no manual toggle needed.
Theme & Archive
- Posts per page: 5-10 is a good baseline.
- Archive layout: monthly (most common) or weekly.
- 2026 tip: review the mobile theme — 70% of traffic comes from phones.
