Blogger

Bloggers is the blanket term for anyone that uses a blog to post information on topics that are of interest to them. Becoming a blogger is actually simpler than it might seem. As blogging has grown in popularity, many website offer platforms to quickly and easily create a blog.

Some of the most popular blogging software platforms are Blogger, Livejournal, Typepad, Wordpress and Xanga. These websites will host your blog, generally for free, and provide you with the tools to create blog posts without having to know a lot about software.

I recommend using Wordpress. This software is easily installed through your hosting control panel if you are using Watersweb Hosting or Shop Kit Plus. Once it is installed, you can choose from several free themes to install on the site, or you can hire a Wordpress web designer to make the blog match your product selling site.

How To Create A Blogger Blog

Blogger helped create the blogging explosion that hit the internet recently. Blogs are a great way to connect with your customers and build relationships.

It is very easy to set up a Blogger blog. Simply go to www.blogger.com and enter in some basic information. Blogger has quite a few different themes to choose from, and you can further customize your blog by choosing the colors and fonts.

Blogger makes it very simple to add page elements to your site, such as RSS feeds, Google Adsense, and other items.

If you want to further customize your blog, Blogger allows you to change your template by editing the Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) of your blog.

You can host your blog for free by using Blogger’s host service. Your blog’s URL will have “blogger” in it, for example http://yourblog.blogger.com.

You can host your blog on your own web host by changing the ftp settings in your blog. This will allow you to customize your domain, such as www.yourdomain.com/blog.

Another option is to switch to a custom domain. If you have registered a URL, you can go to the “publishing” section of your blog’s settings and enter the domain. When someone goes to that domain, they will be directed to your blog.

Blogger will also allow you to write your posts in advance and set them up as drafts. When you are ready to publish them, you simply press a button and your post is on the web.

Inserting pictures and links in your blog posts is also very simple using Blogger’s editor. Blogger’s comment section allows you to control who can post comments and whether or not they can add links to your blog.

Product Review: Blogging Starter Pack

Product Name: Blogging Starter Pack

Product Description: The Blogging Starter Pack by Lynette Chandler explains what blogs are, how to set yours up, and more. Blogs are a great way to build relationships with your readers. Your readers will be able to get a feel for your personality. All of this creates trust and once your readers trust you, they will be more likely to buy products you recommend and endorse.

Here are some of the things included:

• Step by step guide
• 4 Recorded audio sessions
• Videos that give step by step instructions on how to set up your blog in Blogger or WordPress
• Video that shows you how to set up RSS feeds, which enable your readers to get notices when you have new blog posts
• Blogging Best Practices – this will guide you on getting publicity without getting blocked from search engines
• 7 Keys Of A Good Blog, Access to Lynette’s private blog posts and more

Thoughts & Criticisms: Lynette does a great job of explaining how the technical side of blogs works. She provides step by step instructions; the videos are great. You can watch what she is doing, and then do it yourself. I was stuck on how to host my Blogger blog through my servers, but after I watched the Blogger video, I was able to do it.

There is also info for customizing your blog, and that is a big help. Lynette is technically gifted; there is no doubt about that. Trying to figure all of this out by yourself can be a real headache if your not technically inclined. This product can do a lot to prevent that frustration!

System Requirements: Internet connection in order to buy and download the product (high speed preferably, so you can watch the videos) and speakers to listen to videos and audios

Money-back guarantee: If you are unable to download the book, they will refund your money.

Rating: 8