Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Tutorial Three: What is a blog and how do you set it up?

Blogging is something that has really expanded since it first started in 1999. But what is a blog? And why so popular?
A blog is a website, but not just any old website, it’s a website where you can personally write stuff on an ongoing basis. Popular because you can make it what you want it to be. It can be your shout out to the world, your collection of reflections, your display of controversial ideas. Really, the world is your oyster; you are only limited by your creativity.
Not only that though but blogs have had a major effect on the world, impacting politics, enhancing communication and creating connections.

Blogger has a great variety of features for users. It’s easy to publish your posts and templates can be altered, also allowing photos and videos to be uploaded. You can develop a community through adding a follower’s gadget on your page. Others can also give feedback or comments on any postings.
Postings does not just have to be done on the website but can be done through a mobile or email.

To get started with your own personal blog you need to create an account. To do this visit www.blogspot.com, click on ‘Create a Blog’, follow the instructions and you’re away!
All you have to do after this is name your blog and select a template. Happy blogging!

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