Lis 457 How to Create a Blog
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This document defines what a blog is and provides steps for creating a blog. It begins by explaining that a blog is an online journal that is frequently updated and posted publicly, and can cover a wide range of topics. It then lists some common blogging platforms like Google Blogger, WordPress, and Tumblr. The remainder of the document outlines the process for setting up a blog on Google Blogger, including choosing a template, writing posts, and publishing.
Lis 457 How to Create a Blog
- 2. What is a blog? An online journal that is frequently updated and posted on a public site. Content on these blogs ranges from political issues to day to day occurrences A person who writes a blog is known as a blogger
- 3. Examples of Blog Sites Google Blogger Wordpress Tumblr
- 5. Finding a Site Find a blog site that you would like to use. For this presentation, we will use Google Blogger. Create an account on the site if you do not have an account already.
- 6. Creating the Blog Once you have created an account, find the “New Blog Button.” Click the button to get started creating your blog.
- 7. Create a Title and Address In the “Create a New Blog” window, create a title and a web address. The web address must not be the same as another blog. Fortunately, Blogger will tell you if the name is being used.
- 8. Selecting a Template Select from the list of templates below the window. Once the blog is created, you will be able to customize the layout.
- 9. You just created a blog!
- 11. Getting Started Click the new post button or the pencil icon at the top of the screen.
- 12. Write the Post Write what you want to post. You can also add pictures, videos, and Internet links as well as edit text.
- 13. Publish the Post Once you finish write your post, hit the publish button.
- 15. Thank You! Thank you for your time and I hope you enjoyed this presentation!