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These things have been posted in a lot many blogs with different levels of expertise and in different ways. I already have posted a topic on How to add Customizable Recent Comments Widgetin this blog. That one uses javascript and allows you to modify the format and number of comments shown in the widget.

Still I want to post something about how to add a Recent Posts and Comments widgets in your blog, as some of the templates available for download through my blog uses these widgets. Adding these widgets are pretty simple for those who know how to add other widgets to their blogs. Also the great thing about this is, there's no script to install or javascript involved. It can be easily done just by using Blogger Beta's widget feature.This post was written to provide a step-by-step guide on how to create Recent Posts and Recent Comments widgets for Blogger beta.

Before we start anything, we'll need to find out your blogs Posts and Comments feed. This usually comes in the below given format.

Replace the YOUR_BLOG_NAME wiith your blog name and its the address for your Post / Comments feeds. Now after finding these please follow the steps given below.

1. Go to Blogger Home.


2. Click on the "Layout" link for the blog.
   
   


3. Make sure you are in the "Page Elements" part. By default this will be selected.
   
   


4. Decide on where you want to put your widgets on (ideally this will be on the sidebar part) and click on "Add a Page Element" link. A pop-up window is opened, and choose a Feed element (comes in the middle of the pop-up window) then click "Add to Blog".
   
   


5. Fill in your Feed address for the content [ Post Comments ] in the space provided
   
   


6. You can change the Title, number for comments/posts displayed, show the published date or the author if needed and then click Save.
   
   


7. Finished

You would be thrilled to know that by listing your most recent post and comments actually helps with your Search Engine Optimizations!!!