Use this checklist after installing Arden. Most of the homepage is edited directly in Layout, while About, Services and Contact use Blogger Pages.
1. Install Arden
- Back up your current theme.
- Install the complete Arden XML.
- Open Layout and confirm the numbered sections are present.
2. Set up the main navigation
- Check the default Services, About, Journal and Contact links.
- Create nested items with – Child and — Grandchild names if needed.
- Verify every page URL after publishing.
3. Replace the homepage starter content
- Edit the hero copy and portrait.
- Replace the positioning statement, service offers, About section and signature offer.
- Add real testimonials only if you have permission to use them.
- Configure the resource/newsletter area and final contact section.
4. Create the main pages
- Create About at /p/about.html.
- Create Services at /p/services.html.
- Create Contact at /p/contact.html.
- Create Privacy and, if you use the resource button, Resources.
5. Set up the Journal
- Publish ordinary Blogger posts for your Journal.
- Use strong post images, useful labels and search descriptions.
- Check the Journal page /search?max-results=9.
6. Check contact and site options
- Test Blogger’s built-in Contact Form on your installed blog.
- Enable sidebars only on the page types where you want them.
- Keep or hide author information with show-author.
7. Customize appearance
- Use Theme Designer for typography, widths and the light/dark palettes.
- Set manual translations if needed.
- Check both light and dark appearance before launch.
8. Run the final check
- Test homepage links, Journal, pages, search, comments, sharing and contact delivery.
- Remove unfinished optional sections rather than leaving placeholder content visible.