•Blog IT An introduction to

Blogging

What Is Blogging?

Blog stands for Web Log.They are an online dairy or journal.For example could use a blog to Make a diary of your personal thoughts Document a holiday Document the day to day activity of projects Latest NewsHere are some examples of blogs:

http://www.upskillsolutions.ie/http://www.learnlocal.iehttp://whclibrary.blogspot.com/http://einclusionactionproject.blogspot.com/http://www.limerickblogger.ie/blog/http://www.rialtas.net/blog/category/einclusiondigital-divide/#

Navigate To Blogger Site

When the browser opens click anywhere in the address bar. Now type “blogger.com” as in this close up

Step 2 – Log In To Your Gmail / Google Account

Log in to your gmail account

( also known as google account ) by entering your

username & password. Then click “Sign In”

When setting up a blog using Blogger.com, a gmail account is easiest. If you want to avoid having a gmail account just click the “Create A Blog” button

If you clicked on “Create A Blog” without signing in you'll get this screen

If you have a gmail account sign by

clicking here

Otherwise enter the details asked for and

click continue.

Now that you have logged in/ created a gmail accountyou can sign up to blogger.com

Enter a Display name & accept the terms of service by checking the box.

Then click continue

Next you'll be asked to give a your blog a title and a blog address.

Once you've typed in a blog address click the “Check Availability” link. If it's not available you'll have to come up with another address.When you've found an available blog address click continue.

Create Your Post

Enter title here

Enter the main text here

Enter Labels Here

Labels are the keywords of the content. They help you and others find posts on particular topics at a later date.

When your happy with your what

you've done select publish.

Now you've created your first blog and published your first post. Before we continue here are some things to note

This URL is your blog address. E.G

http://gordonsgroovyblog.blogspot.com

The latest post is always at the top. This means the

older content is pushed down the

page.

Visitors can post and view comments by clicking here

These sections are called

gadgets and are static. i.e.

They don't move down the

page automatically