tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39334480404662429332011-06-08T10:26:25.735-07:00Blogging Tips for BeginnersAYYUB047http://www.blogger.com/profile/06271431863955856304noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933448040466242933.post-89595743467719370542011-06-04T13:04:00.001-07:002011-06-06T10:47:33.092-07:00How to start a blog<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">A "blog" is an abbreviated word for web-log, is a web-based journal in which people can publish their thoughts and opinions on the Internet. It is everyone's home on the world wide web and maybe their number one venting venue. Anyone can start a blog. It's straight-forward and, in a lot of cases,with free domain or own doain less than 100 dollars.<p>There are a big number of bloggers on the internet befour to you. <br />If you want to attract readers, you are going to need to establish your credibility.<br /> Don't just blog about anything. Pick a topic you are passionate about. <br />Something that you have lots of experience with.<p><br />To start a blog is easy, and it can be done for free.<p>Steps in starting a blog:<p><ul><li>Find a blogging provider. There are many blog providers available, most of them complete with template. Two of the more popular ones are <a href="http://www.blogger.com">Blogger</a> and Wordpress. lf uses <a href="http://www.blogger.com">Blogger</a>(recognized by the .blogspot extension).</li></ul><p><ul><li>Sign up with the one you like. For <a href="http://www.blogger.com">Blogger</a> the step by step sign-up process is explained <a href="http://www.blogger.com">here</a>.</li></ul><ul><li>You may not like the default templates, but go ahead with the sign-up. The template can be changed later if you wish. There are lots of sites offering free templates.</li/></ul><p><ul><li>The first thing to do after sign-up is to write and publish your first post. The purpose is for you to learn the mechanics of editing, previewing, publishing etc. So don’t think too much about this first post, just write something and publish. You can always delete later if you don’t like it.</li></ul><p><ul><li>Decide if you want to keep your blog private or open it to public. You can set this in Dashboard Settings.</li></ul><p><ul><li>After a few postings and fine tuning your blog, you want to spread the word –tell your colleagues and friends about it, give them the URL (your blog internet address). Ask them to leave comments or suggestions.</li></ul><p><ul><li>Keep on posting on regular basis, at the same time visit other blogs, learn from them. Write a comment before you leave and don’t forget to put your blog URL too.</ul></li><p> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3933448040466242933-8959574346771937054?l=quickblogtips.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>AYYUB047http://www.blogger.com/profile/06271431863955856304noreply@blogger.com0