How to Add a Mobile-Friendly Professional Header to Your Blogger Blog
Make your Blogger blog look more professional with this responsive header gadget that includes dropdown menus and search functionality.
Why You Need This Header Gadget
✔️ Fully responsive (works on mobile, tablet, and desktop)
✔️ Includes dropdown menus for better navigation
✔️ Built-in search functionality
✔️ Easy to customize colors and menu items
✔️ Professional design that improves user experience
Step-by-Step Installation Guide
Step 1: Create a New Post in Blogger
Go to your Blogger Dashboard
Click on "New Post"
Set the title: "Professional Header Gadget Installation Guide" (or any title you prefer)
Step 2: Switch to HTML View
In the post editor, click on the "HTML" button (</>) in the toolbar
Delete any existing code
Paste the following complete code:
<div class='custom-header-container'>
<div class='header-top'>
<div class='logo-container'>
<a href='/' class='blog-title'>Your Blog Name</a>
<button class='mobile-menu-toggle'>☰</button>
</div>
<div class='header-search'>
<input class='search-input' placeholder='Search...' type='text'/>
<button class='search-button'>Search</button>
</div>
</div>
<nav class='main-navigation'>
<ul class='nav-menu'>
<li class='nav-item'><a class='nav-link' href='/'>Home</a></li>
<li class='nav-item dropdown'>
<a class='nav-link' href='javascript:void(0)'>Thoughts ▼</a>
<div class='dropdown-content'>
<a href='/search/label/Thoughts%2FLifeStyle'>Life Style</a>
<a href='/search/label/Thoughts%2FQuotes'>Quotes</a>
<a href='/search/label/Thoughts'>View All</a>
</div>
</li>
<!-- Add more menu items as needed -->
</ul>
</nav>
</div>
<style>
/* CSS styles from the previous code */
</style>
<script>
// JavaScript from the previous code
</script>Step 3: Add Complete CSS and JavaScript
Replace the placeholder comments with the full CSS and JavaScript code provided in our previous solution.
Step 4: Publish the Post
Click "Publish" to make the guide live on your blog
Share the post link with others who might find it helpful
How to Add This Header to Your Own Blog
Method 1: Using HTML/JavaScript Gadget
Go to Layout → Add a Gadget → HTML/JavaScript
Paste the entire code (HTML + CSS + JavaScript)
Save the gadget and drag it to your header section
Method 2: Editing Theme HTML
Go to Theme → Edit HTML
Find the
<header>or<b:section id='header'>tagPaste the code before the closing
</header>tag
Customization Tips
Change Colors:
Edit the color values in the CSS section
Main colors to change:
#2c3e50(dark blue),#3498db(light blue)
Add More Menu Items:
<li class='nav-item dropdown'> <a class='nav-link' href='javascript:void(0)'>New Menu ▼</a> <div class='dropdown-content'> <a href='LINK_HERE'>Subitem 1</a> <a href='LINK_HERE'>Subitem 2</a> </div> </li>Add Icons:
Include Font Awesome by adding this in your theme's
<head>:
<link rel='stylesheet' href='https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/font-awesome/6.0.0/css/all.min.css'/>
Troubleshooting
❌ Dropdown not working?
Check if JavaScript is enabled in your browser
Ensure no other scripts are conflicting
❌ Menu items not aligned properly?
Adjust the padding values in the CSS
Check for missing closing tags
❌ Mobile menu not showing?
Test on different devices
Make sure the viewport meta tag exists in your theme
Final Notes
This professional header will instantly upgrade your blog's appearance and functionality. The code is:
✅ Lightweight and fast loading
✅ SEO friendly
✅ Easy to maintain
✅ Fully customizable
Need more help? Leave a comment below and I'll be happy to assist!
Post Preview Tip: Add screenshots of the header in action for better visual reference in your post. You can use the "Insert Image" button in the Blogger editor to add them.
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