How To Start Your Own Blog

Hi everyone! Today's post is about how to start your own blog. A blog is a unique way to communicate your thoughts and feelings to other people using the internet (excuse the big words). What I'm saying is that if you like collecting stuffed bears (or Pokémon cards, or antique toothbrushes, you get the idea) than you can create a blog about all of your stuffed bears. Or if you have a business making stuffed bears, you can make a blog with special updates about your business.
1: Creating Your Blog
I made my blog using Blogger, a really cool thingy created by google. All you need is a gmail account. Then you can use Blogger to create your blog. Choose a fabulous name and URL! Tip: Have your blog URL correspond with your blog title. If you have an animal blog, it doesn't make sense to call it "thefashionspot.blogspot.com". Now why on earth would you do that? :)
2: Designing Your Blog
Okay, so now you have your blog created. Now let's make it the best dressed site in the web! First, go to the tab in the blog updating part labeled "Template". Choose the blog background you want and save it. Then, optionally, click on "customize" and choose a font and/or color. Now go to "layout" and select "Add a Gadget". Click it and then scroll down the options until you find the option "Text". Now click on it and write a short bio about yourself. Repeat the process but instead of clicking on "Text" click on "Poll". Now make a poll like this:
Did You Like The Blog?
Yes
No
You see, viewers love a say in any blog. I know I do! I have a corresponding poll with every post.
You can use the same methods to add video bars, popular post links, blog stats, google plus easy follow buttons, etc. Tip: Don't clog your blog with layout stuff! Find a neat way to organize everything.
3: Your First Post
I know it's tempting, but don't start your first post on whatever you plan to blog about. Use this post to explain why you made the blog, and make a longer bio about yourself.
I hope this post helped you create your blog. Have fun blogging!
Ella :)