jen, actually the question is not stupid. the template can work except that variable names calling for data has to be changed, eg, the blog date, time..etc.
when u log on, on the left panel, there is a support and FAQ. click that and you will find "templates and variables" guide.
for example, the tags in blogger:
<blogger>, </blogger> is equivalent to <entry>, </entry> in shoutz.
<$blogitemtitle$> = <%entrytitle%>
btw, you can do a preview if you cut and paste the template into shoutz. during the preview, you will see all the varibles displayed on the page, then you just need to find those variables in your template and replace them according to shoutz' standard variables.
actually this is a good time to learn some simple html without tears and you will enjoy your blogging more.
