How Do You Create A Blog?

After viewing my blog and other fantastic teaching blogs, you may be asking "How can I create my own blog?" Follow the steps below in order to create a blog of your own! 
1. Setting up a Blog.
Access Blogger. If you already have a Gmail account you will be able to use your Gmail log in information on Blogger. If you do not have Gmail, you will need to create an account when you access Blogger. 
2. Design
Now that you have created a Blogger account, you can start designing your blog! Think of what you want to title your blog and how you would like your blog to look. Once you have accessed your blog, click on "Design" in order to work on the design of the blog. Then you will see "Template Designer" This is where you will change the font, background template, and set up of your blog. If you want a background template that isn't offered on Blogger, you can access free templates on Lee Lou Blogs. Follow the step by step directions are provided by Lee Lou Blogs when you select the template or buttons that you want to add to your blog.
3. Adding Gadgets
Look to the right of my blog where you read "All About Me", "Total Page Views" and "Blogs I Love". These are called Gadgets. Under the design tab, you will be able to add any gadgets that are appropriate for your blog.
4. Settings
Now that you have set up and designed your blog, it's time to check the settings of your blog. This is a tab at the top of your dashboard. Once you have clicked on this tab, you will find that you can set your preferences such as the title, blog description, format, archiving of posts and permissions of who can view your blog.
5. Posting to Your Blog
You are ready to post to your blog! On your dashboard you will see a blue buttong "New Post", click on this to begin a new post! As you write your post, you can change the font size, color, add a link in your post, add pictures or videos by clicking on the appropriate icon. Before publishing the post, click on "Preview" to see how your post will look before publishing it to your blog.
Congratulations! You have created your own blog! 
Click here for a printable version of the directions.