How to replace default blogger template with a custom blogger theme

Question

I want change the default blogger template to a more eye candy custom template. How do I go about this process (total newbie here)

Answer 1

You need to edit the template HTML.

1. Click the Design tab
2. Click "Edit HTML"
3. Check the "Expand Widget templates" checkbox
4. Copy the entire contents of the textbox into your favorite HTML editor
5. Edit to your heart's content
6. Paste back into the box (replacing the old content)
7. Click "Preview", if here are errors or visual problems, go to 4
8. Click "Save Template"

Good luck