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
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 Open your 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 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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