Options. That’s what bloggers have at their disposal whenever they’ve decided to commence an online blog. With the plethora of options available, however, choosing the ideal blog to appropriately correspond with their circumstance is a challenge.
To play things safe, dabbling with Blogger is not a bad option. Blogger is operated by Google. To supplement, the platform is economical, as bloggers don’t need to spend money in making the site operational. The aforementioned comment underscored that Blogger is owned by Google. That’s quite the benefit any beginner blogger should use to their advantage, as they have a higher chance of exposure.
Furthermore, there is no hard and fast rule to Blogger’s interface. Any blogger can use the platform, without becoming annoyed as a consequence of its complexity. Coding experience is not necessary. A simple copy and paste from Microsoft Word and unto the visual editor should suffice when posting blog entries.
Blogger also provides the opportunity for bloggers to earn while they blog. Google ads can be promoted through the platform that can be used as a means to an end. With all those advantages touted by Blogger, are you ready to create your account? Here are a few guides to get you on your way.
How to Create a Blog on Blogger
Sign in with your Google account
After searching for blogger.com, if you’re not presently signed in to your Google account, you’ll be routed to a sign in page. Enter the Google account you want to associate with Blogger.
Create a New Blog
Subsequent to signing in with your Google account, you’ll be greeted by your Dashboard. According to Google’s support team, you’re able to create at least 100 blogs per account. To create your first blog, do the following:
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Click ‘New Blog’. This is located at the top left corner of the dashboard. - Within the input box that appears, provide a name for your blog.
- Input the blog address (this serves as your domain). The address domain will end in “blogspot.com”.
- Once you’ve completed the steps above, choose a blog template from the given options.
You should have your first blog up and ready for posting. However, playing around with Blogger is important before publishing a blog entry.
Using the Blogger Dashboard
To access your Blogger dashboard, sign into Blogger. The same process listed in step 1 can be employed. The Blogger dashboard simply provides quick access to the resources you need on Blogger.
- To manage a blog on Blogger, select the title of your blog.
- To create a blog entry, select the ‘New Post’ option.
- To view a list of posts, use the ‘Post List’ option.
- To access more functionality, use the ‘More Options’ menu.
Managing Your Blog
Once your blog is up, you can view your blog’s dashboard and improve on your blog. From the dashboard, you’ll be able to view the activities of your blog, create a new post or view tips and news from the team at Blogger.
To access posts, comments, insights, campaigns, pages and manage what you earn, use the left menu on your blog’s dashboard.
Undoubtedly, once you’re fully acquainted with Blogger and its operations, it’s one of the easiest and functional blogging tools to use.