Yahoo! Answers

If you are an avid blogger, you might already know that you can add a Yahoo! Answers module to your blog. We call it Yahoo! Builder, and it’s a quick way to set up an Answers feature on your site. If you are new to Builder and would like to set it up, just sign in to your Answers profile and locate the shaded box on the lower right of the page. It looks like this:

Click the badge page link and you’ll be redirected to a page with options for different modules (and their codes) to add to your blog. Choose the module that best fits your blog and personality, based on the space within your blog, your template, and the colors you’ve chosen. Modules are available in JavaScript, Flash, and HTML. Each one has special features:

JavaScript Module:

The JavaScript module in its simplest version looks like the image below. It’s easy to customize the color, width, font type, size, and content. For example, if music is the focus of your blog, with this template you can display questions about music or with particular keywords to ensure that your Answers module is in tune with your blog. After you’ve tailored the module to your liking, just use the code we provide to add it to your blog. That’s it!

Flash Module:

The Flash module updates in real time and shows the questions you’ve asked in Answers, making it easy for your readers to reply to them quickly and conveniently. It’s another way of sharing Answers with those in your communities who have similar interests. It’s also a great way to create customized content.

HTML Module:

This is our most basic module. It’s small, and you could say that it’s a direct link from your blog to Answers. You can add it to your blog wherever you like, and you can invite anyone who navigates to your site to join Yahoo! Answers and answer your questions.

If you are already using Builder, let us know which module you have and how it is working for you. If you aren’t using it, give it a try. All you have to do is sign in to your profile. The instructions you need will be waiting for you.

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