Setting Up Blogger in 7 Easy Steps

Author: Laura Klemme

Creating and posting with Blogger

You can create and post a basic blog in about 7 easy steps.

1. Go to http://www.blogger.com, sign in with your Google account or create a new one.

2. At the Blogger Dashboard, select "Create Your Blog Now." Blogger's claim is that this is 3 easy steps. Sort of.

3. Add a title for your blog, give it an address. This will endup as [yourblog].blogspot.com

4. Use the default template or select a new one. Select "Start Blogging."

Well, there you go. Your basic blog is all setup. Technically in 3 steps. Now to create your first blog post.

5. While on the "Posting" tab, select "Create." Give the post a title (like a subject in email) and type your message and save. To see what it looks like, select "View Blog."

6. If all looks good, press, "Publish Post."

That's it. Your first blog post. Easy, wasn't it?

7. A few other important settings to check out. Options for privacy issues like who can post or comment on your blog and who can view it are available.

Next steps?
Be creative. Change the colors, fonts and layout on a template.

Checkout other options or design you own template.

Need ideas?
For tips, check out CopyBlogger or ProBlogger