I am SO excited to bring you all this post! I have been living in this fog for so long and I feel like I am finally coming out!!
So I am finally able to bring you all this post and without further ado....
Step By Step Directions for Creating Your Own Blog
There are several different types of blogging software out there and they all have their reasons for being great.
For today, I am going to show you how to start a blog using Blogger.
It is:
The first thing we need to do is go to:
www.blogger.com
Next we need to sign in with our Google Account.
If you have a Gmail email address - sign in using your gmail information.
If you don't have a Google Account, click the Get Started Link. (please note - you can click on any of the images below to get the larger version)
OR
Go to mail.google.com and set up a Gmail address. This will look like yourname@gmail.com
Whether you sign in or create an account, the next screen you will see will be the Dashboard.
Click the button to Create Your Blog Now
The next screen will be the hardest part of this entire process BUT don't get stuck here.
You are going to give your Blog a title and an address (or URL). The URL of a page is how people get directly to your website. It would be like typing in www.1Choice4Quilting.com to get to our store.
Again... do NOT get stuck here because you can change this at ANY time.
*hint* IF you are going to change your Blog Name and URL - do it in the beginning. Otherwise all your new friends and readers might not be able to find you.
You can call this Susie's Quilt Blog. You can call this Susies' Piece of Heaven. You can call this anything you want. You have been reading blogs all this time. Look at their names for inspiration to help find yours.
For the blog address, you want it to coincide with your name so people will be able to remember it.
You may want to put susiesquiltblog.blogspot.com or if that is not available susies-quilt-blog. Try different combinations.
Click continue and it is time to design your blog. Do NOT get stuck here. With a few simple clicks, this is SUPER easy to change.
*hint* Don't pick anything too dark. It will be hard for people to read and they will just leave your website. Simple in blue or Ethereal are two great ones to start with that will allow your readers to read your words.
Check it out!! Your blog has been created!! How cool is THAT!!
So easy, right??
Let's do a quick test blog post to make sure it looks really pretty.
There are 4 steps for creating our first post.
Now you will see the following screen
Click View Post
Pretty Pretty Pretty!!
Great job everyone!!
Now practice adding new posts with pictures, changing fonts, and even creating links.
I will be back soon with part 2 showing you how to do all the above in more detail and how to customize your blog.
Do NOT worry about breaking anything. You can clear edits, you can undo most things, and if it gets really bad....delete the blog and start again.
Have FUN learning your new blog.
And to inspire you to start your own blog....
Leave a comment below with the link to your pretty new blog and you will be automatically entered to win a GORGEOUS fat quarter bundle of Anthology Bryant Park Fat Quarter Bundle
Where do you find the link?
Just go to the top of your screen to the address bar and copy the address of your blog
Good luck everyone!
Drawing ends July 17th so you have TWO weeks to get this easy project DONE!!
So I am finally able to bring you all this post and without further ado....
Step By Step Directions for Creating Your Own Blog
There are several different types of blogging software out there and they all have their reasons for being great.
For today, I am going to show you how to start a blog using Blogger.
It is:
- Simple to set up
- Simple to use
- NEVER have to update the software
- It does everything for you
- You just have to blog (aka write a post)
The first thing we need to do is go to:
www.blogger.com
Next we need to sign in with our Google Account.
If you have a Gmail email address - sign in using your gmail information.
If you don't have a Google Account, click the Get Started Link. (please note - you can click on any of the images below to get the larger version)
OR
Go to mail.google.com and set up a Gmail address. This will look like yourname@gmail.com
Whether you sign in or create an account, the next screen you will see will be the Dashboard.
Click the button to Create Your Blog Now
The next screen will be the hardest part of this entire process BUT don't get stuck here.
You are going to give your Blog a title and an address (or URL). The URL of a page is how people get directly to your website. It would be like typing in www.1Choice4Quilting.com to get to our store.
Again... do NOT get stuck here because you can change this at ANY time.
*hint* IF you are going to change your Blog Name and URL - do it in the beginning. Otherwise all your new friends and readers might not be able to find you.
You can call this Susie's Quilt Blog. You can call this Susies' Piece of Heaven. You can call this anything you want. You have been reading blogs all this time. Look at their names for inspiration to help find yours.
For the blog address, you want it to coincide with your name so people will be able to remember it.
You may want to put susiesquiltblog.blogspot.com or if that is not available susies-quilt-blog. Try different combinations.
Click continue and it is time to design your blog. Do NOT get stuck here. With a few simple clicks, this is SUPER easy to change.
*hint* Don't pick anything too dark. It will be hard for people to read and they will just leave your website. Simple in blue or Ethereal are two great ones to start with that will allow your readers to read your words.
Check it out!! Your blog has been created!! How cool is THAT!!
So easy, right??
Let's do a quick test blog post to make sure it looks really pretty.
There are 4 steps for creating our first post.
- For the Title put in:
"Let's test this bad boy out!" - In the compose box put in:
This is our first blog post. I want to test it out!! - Click the X button on the New! Improved Preview Box
- Click the Publish Post Button
Now you will see the following screen
Click View Post
Pretty Pretty Pretty!!
Great job everyone!!
Now practice adding new posts with pictures, changing fonts, and even creating links.
I will be back soon with part 2 showing you how to do all the above in more detail and how to customize your blog.
Do NOT worry about breaking anything. You can clear edits, you can undo most things, and if it gets really bad....delete the blog and start again.
Have FUN learning your new blog.
And to inspire you to start your own blog....
Leave a comment below with the link to your pretty new blog and you will be automatically entered to win a GORGEOUS fat quarter bundle of Anthology Bryant Park Fat Quarter Bundle
Where do you find the link?
Just go to the top of your screen to the address bar and copy the address of your blog
Good luck everyone!
Drawing ends July 17th so you have TWO weeks to get this easy project DONE!!
From: Nicole
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Sunday, July 3, 2011
My blog is not exactly new, but I do have a new header, which amazingly I figured out to do myself!!! Thanks for the giveaway.
http://happycottagequilter.blogspot.com/
Mine is also not too new. Thanks for the chance to win quilty goodies.
Where were you when I was trying to do this on my own?????? I spent about 2 hours just last week trying to change my blog design. UGH!!! I am definitely going to use this information in the future.
I hope my blog is pretty and I would love to enter the drawing for the Anthology Bryant Park Fat Quarter Bundle!
My blog is not new but I find tutorials like this very useful (and I'm waiting for the next lessons...). Thanks to tutorials like yours I've been able to make headers, number my comments or make a button. I still want to learn how to do a few things, so please, go on with the blogging lessons!
Mine isn't new either plus its in Dutch ....
http://quiltenzootjes.blogspot.com/
http://teachpany.blogspot.com/
Mine isn't new, either, but I did figure out how to make the whole picture show last week, without reducing the size of the picture to miniscule, lol. Thanks.
Maryellen
marymackmademine@gmail.com
http://cherylsteapots2quilting.blogspot.com/ My blog is new this year. I just started. I had to figure it out on my own. Still in the learning curve, but, I'm hosting my first ever giveaway.
My blog isn't new, but I'd like to be entered to win. I'm looking forward to your future tutorials - I'm sure I'll learn something new! Thanks!
Mine is a few months old and I am still learning how to post things. I <3 the blogging world. I have met some wonderful people.
Http://madeinscraps.blogspot.com/
I want to enter! Does it hve to be a link to a new blog? I have a lovely blog but it's not new. Check it out here http://blog.capscreations.com/
My blog is less than six months old. Wish I had all this info back then... Thanks for a chance to win the goodies!
My blog is one year old this week. I still feel new! Would love to win that beautiful fabric!! http://matate10quilt.blogspot.com
Thanks for the chance to win and the instructions.
I look forward to seeing your tutorials! Though I have been blogging for a while, my blog is stuck in a funk! LOL I need to learn how to customize it and add links on the side, etc.
Here's my blog: www.wallacefamilyhomeschool.blogspot.com
Thanks for the giveaway!
Very nice instructions. My blog is about 6 months old but thought I would enter anyway. Love your store - just placed another order!
http://ncweekendquilter.blogspot.com/
Hi There, my blog is 7 months old. Sort of new but I love the fabrics and I look forward to some of your hints on customizing a blog and I am a follower. : )
Thanks, Shawna - I've got lots of ladies in my sewing group who want to know how to set up a blog, but we're always too busy sewing to take time out to learn - now I'll just send them a link to your post!! You're the best!!
Woot Woot! You are "sew" inspiring! http://thepiececorpsquilting.blogspot.com/
Loved this tutorial....very clear, and that is so helpful! Thanks! Looking forward to more tutorials.....I'm not new at this, but I'm always learning something when I see info like this! Yay!
I've had my blog for a while now, but I frequently add more items & on occasion I change the layout or background.
Please check out my blog & drop a comment or two. :)
http://wilmascraftcorner.blogspot.com/
Wilma
The hardest thing for me was sitting up the slideshow. I finally had to use Picasa to sit up my pictures. I have had my Blog for just a week. This is really helping though. I'm going over everything.
Marsha Cassetty
http://ivegonequilting.blogspot.com/
I started my blog last year.. Then, I stopped for awhile because of my job that prevent me to continue with my sewing and blogging. Well, I started again this year May.. I am following a lot of inspiration blogs and grab some buttons in my lovely blog too.. I am still learning on decorating my blog.. I hope will get a good idea from you.. Thanks for sharing!!!
My blog : http://loveitsewit.blogspot.com/
Great tutorial! I wish I had one when I was setting up my blog. There are still things I want to know how to do. Maybe you will cover them in part 2
I have a blog. I don't blog often, because I hand quilt and there isn't often much new progress. It is there though to share my news. http://runtomomma.blogspot.com
Great tutorial. I think some people wish to blog but feel too intimidated. Your tutorial makes it nice and easy to walk through setting up a blog.
My blog isn't new but I am always learning something new about blogging.
My blog is only a month or so old so hopefully I still count. I have been starting to post pics of what I'm doing with that fantastic fandango fabric! http://asometimesquilter.blogspot.com/
What a super cute tutorial! Here is a link to my blog, which I've had for a year or so. I wish I used a tutorial, I am still learning how to use it properly... :)
http://kcalgary.blogspot.com/
katrina_hertzer2000(at)yahoo(dot)com
Woohoo! <3 I love that fabric! My blog... yeah. It needs LOVE. www.hmwithlove.blogspot.com xoxo
My blog is not new - nearly a year old. Thanks for having another fantastic giveaway.
http://straystitches1.blogspot.com
MIne's pretty new.
http://throwawenchintheworks.blogspot.com/
Happy Anniversary, Shawna!
Here's my NEW blog! http://beckydustbunnydiva.blogspot.com/
Can't wait to win that gorgeous fabric! Thanks for jumpstarting me into creating a blog..
Beautiful fabrics and giveaway! Always enjoy your blog.
http://conniekresin.blogspot.com/
Http://budgetcowboybaby.Blogspot.com
It isn't a quilting blog but it does have a great burp cloth pattern I used sewing skills for
as well as tons of tips on being a smart saver and extreme couponing.
Those look like lovely fabrics! Here's my blog (tho not new):
http://quiltyascharged.blogspot.com/
I'm not a new blogger. Can I still enter? I learnt some stuff from this tutorial.
I'm looking forward to part 2!
My blog isn't brand new, but I do have a new post, does that count?
http://zzyzx-and-sue.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the opportunity to win your generous giveaway. My blog can be found at:
http://muchashilachas.blogspot.com/
My blog is still relatively new- only 6 months old with very few posts... I ma still trying to get the hang of sharing my world with others:) Thanks for the chance to win some Anthology:) Glad you are feeling better, too!!!
My blog isn't too new but you can look at it by clicking my name on my comment.... and thanks for the amazing giveaway. Beautiful fabric!!
Lol, now I find this after recently biting the bullet and deciding to revamp 2 of my 3 blogs with new titles or URL's or a design change! My sewing blog has a new design and a URL rename
http://robs-stitchintime.blogspot.com/
I'm having trouble figuring how to add pages to it though as I can't seem to get the jist of the google instructions :(.
Cheers,
Robyn
My blog isn't new either... it started as a project I had to do for a Nursing Informatics class, but has since become my journal of creativity and a way to share my projects.
Also, the posts I've made about HOW I've done something are coming in very handy for practicing to teach my new quilting class.
http://rosetreeoriginals.blogspot.com/
Only recently, did I figure out how to add seperate pages... also tried to add my header I made, but I can't figure out how to make it the right size... so always learning, and I very much appreciate these lessons! Wish they'd been around when I first started, lol!
My blog is just a baby, I started it in August 2010. Sometimes I have some problems, so thank for your useful tips.You can find my blog at:
http://quiltingstitchingandsewon.blogspot.com
My blog is not very old. I don't have a lot of time to add to it and I forget to take pictures. I want to have separate areas-one to post giveaways, one for my garden, one for my grand kids and one for my quilting. I haven't been able to figure out how (or if I can) do that.
http://negnellie.blogspot.com/
I'm brand new :) I've been wanting to do this for awhile, but have been uncertain because with my business and life, things are a little crazy and I'm still not sure I'll be able to post as often as I should. I decided on wordpress because it fit my needs better, but here's my blog created this weekend: www.quiltingunleashed.wordpress.com
Looking forward to the rest of the tutorials...thanks for the nudge!
I Love the Bryant Park collection. What a fabulous prize. My blog is http://www.quiltjane.blogspot.com
My blog is a year old....but I figured it all out by myself. I am going to send your post to my cousin who I am encouraging to start a blog. I think the instructions will be helpful for her. Here's my link http://cariboucrossingchronicles.blogspot.com/
I already have a blog, but just wanted to say I wish I'd had your instructions 2 years ago when I was starting it and learning by trial and error.
Thanks to you Shawna I am now a blogger!! Followed your tutorial and this is where I am. http://angeleagayle.blogspot.com/ I have a long way to go and looking forward to step 2.
Hey Shawna, I decided it is time to stalk you for awhile. I have missed you so much and hope you are getting around much better. Broken bones are not meant to be. That was a great tute on setting up a blog, where were you when I was struggling to make mine? I saved this as sometimes I still struggle to change things around. Hugz to you, you are indeed special to so many of us.
I have been blogging awhile but I sure will read everything you post and learn what I have been doing wrong! I have not be able to figure out how to post a video so I hope you cover that.
http://pattythequiltlady.blogspot.com
I blog at http://howdyadothat.blogspot.com/
My blog's not new either, but I definitely bookmarked this post and I'm sending it to two friends that I've tried and tried to talk into blogging. Maybe these instructions right in front of them will help.
My blog is newer ; I don't post much because I do not have much to say ! hah ! I've been on vacation so this is a little late !!
my blog is : http://harleywife57slife.blogspot.com/
I've been reading blogs for over a year but finally just made one !
I was just using my flickr and still do most of the time for posts !!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/harleywife57/
I just started my blog this morning!!! Thanks for the tutorial. I am so excited.
http://fortheloveofcotton.blogspot.com/
Thanks, Shawna! You gave me the courage and info to start my own blog, which I have been wanting to do for ages! Happy Dance!!!!
http://mommylindas.blogspot.com/2011/07/lets-test-this-bad-boy-out.html
I've recently made my blog. Sure wished I had your tutorial then. I've muttled through. I'm still tweaking every so often.
I don't know if I have time for blogging Shawna, but I'm following along with your tutorials. What are you getting me into? *shaking head*
http://moespastimes.blogspot.com/
thanks for the kick in the pants i needed to start a blog of my own- it needs lots of work and photos, but i am excited to work on it!
http://sewwhilehesleeps.blogspot.com/2011/07/first-blog-post.html
I have been blogging a while - but I've only been quilting a few months! I've ordered a beautiful jelly roll from your site - and can't WAIT until it arrives. My blog is called "Gran Jan's JOY." The link is http://granjansjoy.blogspot.com
Blessings,
Gran Jan
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