Sunday, August 11, 2013

How to create a Blog like mine...

I created this blog to share my knowledge. So one of my first post i wanted to create was one documenting how i created this website.   I'm a big fan  of word press if you want to create a website for a business but if you want to blog, I would use Google's blogger.
You can get the official Blogger Tour.  Click {here} to check it out.
So You can read the artical  or watch this video!

All you need to get started is a Gmail Account,
which is free to get started!




 On this page you can learn what a blog is and how to get started. After reading through this tour, click on the orange "Create a Blog" button that is towards the top of the left column.

Next, you will be asked for your gmail account to create a blog.  If you don't have a
gmail  account,  create one by filling in the information below.




 The next page will bring you to your profile. You can add a picture if you want to, but you don't have to. Click on the "Next step" button.


On the next page, click on the "Back to Blogger" button.


The next page will be your blogger dashboard. Click on the "New Blog" button.


This is the hardest part. What the name of your blog will be? 
 On this page you can also choose a blog template, but don't freak out. Also don't get bogged down by the choices available . Just pick the first one that appeals to you and move on.
You will be able to change this at any time!!

After you think of a blog name, address and pick a template, click on the "Create Blog!" button.


Now that you have set up your blog, you can go back and change the backgrounds and templates! FUN!
Find that little arrow on the right side and a drop down menu will appear. Click on "Template."


Then click on the "Customize" button.


On this page, you can change the template, background, width, layout, and more.   Play as much as you want until you get the look you want. To change the background image, click on the word "Background" and then right below, where it says background image {where the arrow is pointing}.


From here you can choose your background image. Blogger has lots to choose from and they are all free! When you find the background you want to use, click on the "Done" button in the lower right hand corner.


When you have made all the changes you want to make to your blog, click on the "Apply to Blog" button in the upper right hand corner.


Good luck and welcome to the world of blogging! You can find more information about creating the template by going here https://support.google.com/blogger/answer/176245?rd=1

  Also be sure to contact me and let me know you have created a blog! I will post a link on my website! 

Please post any questions you have and I will be happy to help you get started! 

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