getting started with google and blogger a guide for the absolute novice author: andrew read
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Getting Started with Google and Blogger
A guide for the absolute novice
Author: Andrew Read
Meet Jack
Jack is a Jack Russell and Fox Terrier Cross
He wants his own Google account and blog in Blogger
To Google’s homepage
www.google.com.au
Sign in
Click “sign in” in the top right corner
Create an account
Click “Create an account now”
Fill in your details
Complete the form
Open your email
Open your email Find the message from google Click the link in the message
Manage your account
Click on the link
Sign in
Now what?
With a google account you can use any of the google services Including blogger
Finding Google services
Click “more”
Using Blogger
Click “Blogger”
Create your Blogger account
Click “Create Your Blog Now”
Sign up
Fill in the form after reading the terms of service Click the check box if you accept the terms of
service Click “Continue”
Choose a blog name and URL
Fill in the form and click continue Click the “check availability” for the URL to confirm
it is available
Choose a template
Choose the template you like and click “Continue”
Create your blog
Click “Start Posting”
Write your blog
Choose a title Write your blog Click “Publish Post”
Success!
Click “Settings” to customise your blog
Permissions
Choose who can view your blog Click “Permissions”
Keeping it private
Blogs are public by default Click the “Only People I Choose” radio button to
restrict access
Invite readers
Enter the email address of the people who you want to read your blog
Click “Invite”
What next in Blogger?
The essentials are complete Some enhancements you may want to
consider include: Creating a profile with a description of
yourself Posting your photo to your blog Change the layout of your blog
What next in Google?
Google provides some great services that you may want to use
The services are free but they will have ads displayed when you use them
Some you may what to explore include: Gmail Google Reader Google Docs
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