Tutorial: How to Create a Blog

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Tutorial: How to Create a Blog 

This guide has been adapted from the instructions at: Blogger Help

  1. Go to the Blogger website and click on "create your blog". note that the background color changes, so your background may be a different color.
    Button to begin creating blog

  2. Sign in. If you do not have an account, you'll have to create one. If you have signed into a Google account, you'll be prompted to select one. If you have not logged in, you'll have to log in manually.
    List of logged-in Google accounts
    Field to enter new Google account
  3. Once you've selected your account, you'll automatically start creating a blog. the first thing you'll need to do is choose a name for your blog. Note that there is a maximum of 100 characters. When you've decided, click next.
    Field for choosing blog name
  4. Next, you'll need to create a URL for your blog. Your character options are limited, so be mindful when selecting a domain name.
    Field for creating blog URL

  5. Now you need to create a display name. This is the name that displays as the author of your post, so it is suggested you make it your name or alias.
    Field for adding a display name

  6. Click finish. You're all set!
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