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How to Blog

Friday, 27 April 2007

In general, a blog is an online journal where you can post information that you want to share with others. This information can be anything from sharing family recipes to expressing your opinion about worldly matters. Creating a blog is a very simple process. In order to start blogging, all you need to do is join a blogging website or download blogging software. Those that are new to blogging generally prefer using pre-made templates available at blogging websites.

Many blogging websites allow bloggers to use their software for free. Others charge a nominal fee. Free blogging software usually has certain limitations; whereas fee-based blogging websites offer a broader range of flexibility and options.

There are dozens of places that allow bloggers to use their blogging software for free. One of the most popular free blogging sites is Google's, Blogger at www.blogger.com. Blogger offers step-by-step instructions on how to blog. They provide pre-made templates for the novice; while advanced users have the option to design their own blog template.

Another popular and free blogging service is Wordpress, available at www.Wordpress.com. Bloggers can use the Wordpress templates and post blog entries directly at the Wordpress website. They can also download the software to their computer, where they can create their blog off-line, then upload the files directly to a web hosting service.

Typepad is a paid blogging service, which allows users a great deal of flexibility. Users can choose from a variety of pre-made templates, or they can design their own. Typepad has different types of plans which allow users to create one blog, three blogs, or unlimited blogs. To learn more about Typepad, visit their website at: www.Typepad.com.

Once you have selected your blogging software, you'll want to take some time to familiarize yourself with how the software works. Most blogging software is as easy to use as word processing software.

When selecting a name for your blog, choose one that is easy to remember or purchase a domain name and redirect it to your blog. For instance if your blog is about baking cookies, you might want to name it "The Baking Cookies Blog." Your blog URL would be thebakingcookiesblog.nameofbloghost.com. The blogging software you are using will normally add their name to the end of your blog. As you can see, this makes for a lengthy and difficult to remember web address.

If you purchase the domain name of "BakingCookiesBlog.com" and redirect it to your blog, it will be much easier for you to promote.

Blogging is relatively straight-forward and easy to use. When you are learning how to blog, don't be afraid to experiment and try new things. Most blogging software will provide you with instructions on how to add graphics, code, audio and video. Once you become familiar with these tools, the rest will easily fall into place.

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