It Doesn't Take A Techie To Setup A Blog...
Now, I'm going to clarify this point in the beginning because I know you will probably have so much questions in your mind. For those stunning graphics and super complex HTML codes and widgets on your blog, yes you will need help.
But if all you need is a handsome looking blog with some nice template and ways to communicate effectively to your audience, then you're going to love this write up. Let's start immediately.
1) The First 5 Minutes
Sure, you look around and there's lots of blog types to choose from, right? But I'd recommend you go to Blogger dot com and set up a blog there. You got Gmail then its even easier. Basically, choose your template and make sure you like the main colors.
It's real easy to navigate. Just make sure you get an idea about what you are writing and how you want to your basic blog post, pictures and special gadgets to appear on your blog site.
2) The Next 5 Minutes (We're At The 10 Minutes Mark)
Here is where you need to put some details into what you want in your blog especially your blog content and your widgets. It can be anything from extra HTML codes or just an image that you want to add in to be consistently appearing on your site.
With Blogger nothing is impossible. So, basically by now you will know your template consists of posts, gadgets and even a header or footer. I don't bother with the footer or header really unless you want to put a banner there. Just make sure you want to archive your posts properly for readers.
3) Your Last 5 Minutes (15 Minutes Mark)
Gadgets or some HTML based widgets can be added easily using your Blogger interface but most blog tricks might not tell you this. You need to be able to know your target audience. Such as if you are writing for dog lovers, think about dog keyword terms.
Place them into your tags, header, title and also the name of your blog. I should have mentioned that earlier before you start setting up your blog but well what matter is your content. Write your posts related to the keywords you want in your niche and you will get targeted visitors.
What Next?
Without appearing too generic, I'd say we accomplished all your blog setup procedures or steps in less than 17 minutes as I promised you earlier. However, it doesn't stop there is you want to truly boost your profits. Getting detailed tips about gaining valuable traffic will help.
by Vern How Chan
15 years ago
