Blogger for Beginners

Blogger

Summary Details

Length: 60 minutes

Summary: Participants will learn how to create their own blog using the Blogger blogging platform.  In addition, we’ll cover specific features such as comments, posts, pages, images, search engines and gadgets.

Description: Learn how to create your own genealogy blog using Blogger – you can be on your way to blogging in less than 5 minutes!  You’ll learn how to set up your blog, create your first post, and “trick out” your new site with images, plug-ins and more!

Audience Level: Beginner.

Requirements: Projection for laptop/netbook computer on large screen; internet connection.

Content: Syllabus, 5 pages; Quick References, 4 pages; 9 pages total.

Outline

  • What Is a Blog?
    • Components of a Blog
    • The Process of Blogging
  • Blogger
    • Setting up a Google / Blogger Account
    • The Blogger Dashboard
  • Blog Settings
    • Blog title
    • General Settings
    • Comments
    • Privacy: Public vs. Private
  • Your First Blog Post
    • Post Title
    • Post Content
    • Inserting Images
    • Inserting  Links
  • Customizing Your Blog
    • Templates
    • Advanced Settings
    • Gadgets
  • Glossary
  • Links

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