The problem with badges... or with me

I’ve been trying to add badges to my starter site. I have no clue if I’ve been putting the badge code in the right spot or not… so I’m kinda lost here. I’d been told that posting my site online might help activate it/them. Anyone have any pointers for this 43-yr. old wet-behind-the-ears rookie?

What do you mean by badges? Are you talking about banners for an affiliate account?