This document defines what a blog is and provides steps for creating a blog. It begins by explaining that a blog is an online journal that is frequently updated and posted publicly, and can cover a wide range of topics. It then lists some common blogging platforms like Google Blogger, WordPress, and Tumblr. The remainder of the document outlines the process for setting up a blog on Google Blogger, including choosing a template, writing posts, and publishing.

1. Hannah Berryhill
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2. What is a blog?
 An online journal that
is frequently updated
and posted on a
public site.
 Content on these
blogs ranges from
political issues to day
to day occurrences
 A person who writes a
blog is known as a
blogger

3. Examples of Blog Sites
 Google Blogger
 Wordpress
 Tumblr

5. Finding a Site
 Find a blog site that you would like to
use. For this presentation, we will use
Google Blogger.
 Create an account on the site if you do
not have an account already.

6. Creating the Blog
 Once you have created an account, find
the “New Blog Button.” Click the button
to get started creating your blog.

7. Create a Title and Address
 In the “Create a New Blog” window,
create a title and a web address.
 The web address must not be the same
as another blog. Fortunately, Blogger
will tell you if the name is being used.

8. Selecting a Template
 Select from the list of templates below
the window. Once the blog is created,
you will be able to customize the layout.

9. You just created a blog!

11. Getting Started
 Click the new post button or the pencil
icon at the top of the screen.

12. Write the Post
 Write what you want to post. You can
also add pictures, videos, and Internet
links as well as edit text.

13. Publish the Post
 Once you finish write your post, hit the
publish button.

15. Thank You!
 Thank you for your time and I hope you
enjoyed this presentation!