Weblog, popularly known as blog is what you need to create in order to go about with your blogging. You can create one for free on Blogger that is run by Google. This is one of the most popular options for people who have just entered into the world of blogging.
Blogging With The Google Blogger
Here are the step by step instructions for creating a weblog on blogger:-
• First and foremost, create an account. For this, you will need to click on, 'Create you blog now". Now, you will be told to create a Google account. If you have a gmail or orkut account, its great as then you needn't waste much time on this step. You can simply sign into Google account by typing your Id and Password.
Let us presume that you don't have a gmail or orkut account. Then you will need to create a Google account.
To create one, fill their form. Feed your email address and enter your password. This form is self explanatory so you should not face any problems in filling it out. For example, you will be asked to retype your password or you will be told to enter a password that is at least 6 characters long.
You must also read the 'Terms of Service' link when you create an account to for blogging. Only if you agree to these terms should you go ahead with creating your own blog with Blogger.
• Now that you have created an account with Google, choose a name for your blog. Give your blog an appropriate title and URL. Now type your blog name and URL and click to check for its availability. If someone else is already using that blog name or URL or both, it will not be free for you to use. Yes, just like in the case of email ids!
If it is available, you can go ahead but if it is not, you will have to change your URL or blog name. At this point, let me tell you that you can also get another host for your blog by clicking "Advanced Blog Setup" link. If you want to go ahead with Blogger, then continue.
• The next step is choosing a template. You will have a plethora of options to choose from when it comes to deciding on a template for your blog. However, you are advised to choose a template that goes with the theme of your blog. Like you can choose an animated template if your blog is going to discuss toys for children or you could go for a floral template if you want to talk about environmental issues on your blog. You can preview your template and change it anytime you want, now or later.
• Your blog is ready! Now to get started with blogging, just click on 'Start posting' button and write your first post entry. Always give a title and body to your post. You can highlight your post with formatting tools and then click 'publish' to post your entry.
The above-mentioned steps run in the same order of creating an account with your web host, choosing a blog name and URL and creating a template before you can send your first post, whether you choose to use blogger or any other blogging host. Go on, enjoy the experience of blogging and let the world be at your feet!
