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Q: convert links to OPML for Typepad ( Answered 5 out of 5 stars,   0 Comments )
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Subject: convert links to OPML for Typepad
Category: Computers > Software
Asked by: billyjoemcallister-ga
List Price: $15.00
Posted: 25 Jan 2005 09:01 PST
Expires: 24 Feb 2005 09:01 PST
Question ID: 463034
What is the most efficient way to convert HTML links to OPML. My
blog(Typepad)asks you to submit individual links when building a link
list OR import an OPML list. I have put together a substantial list of
favorites over the years, and wish to sharethem on my blog. (Yes, I'm
sure there's a way to do the samething by manually manipulating the
typepad template HTML, but I'm no code jockey)
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Subject: Re: convert links to OPML for Typepad
Answered By: palitoy-ga on 25 Jan 2005 10:59 PST
Rated:5 out of 5 stars
 
Hello billyjoemcallister-ga,

As you have not indicated what operating system you are using for this
answer I have assumed you are using Windows and your HTML links are
stored in Internet Explorer Favorites.  Should this not be the case
please ask for clarification and I will find an alternative solution
for you (please remember to state what operating system you are using
and the format of the links).

Now to answer your question, the most simple way to convert your
Favorites to OPML is to use the program found on the following page:

http://weblogs.asp.net/lhunt/archive/2004/01/20/60911.aspx

I have just tested this program on my Windows XP machine and it
compiled an OPML list of over 1000 links in a matter of seconds and it
could not have been easier to use.

Once you have downloaded the zip file, simply open the zip and extract
the FavoritesToOPML.exe file to your desktop.  It is then a matter of
running the program, pressing Export and telling it where to save the
OPML file.

One small caveat with using this program is that you must have the
Microsoft .net Framework installed.  There is a link to how you can do
this on the above page or it can be installed via a Windows Update
(from http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com).

Additional methods of exporting your Favorites to OPML can be found by
a few quick searches on Google:

://www.google.com/search?q=%22bookmarks+to+opml%22
://www.google.com/search?q=%22favorites+to+opml%22
://www.google.com/search?q=%22links+to+opml%22

There are one or two perl scripts that do what you require but these
require you to have a little more code jockey experience ;-)

If none of these solutions suit the bill, you could post the links
here in a list and I can convert them to OPML for you.

If you require any further assistance on this matter please ask for
clarification and I will do my best to assist you promptly.
billyjoemcallister-ga rated this answer:5 out of 5 stars and gave an additional tip of: $3.00

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