Steps
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Navigate to www.blogger.com using your web browser of choice.
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Sign in using your Google Account to get started.
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If you do not have a Google Account, click “Get Started” to create one.
- Enter a “Display Name” to be used to sign your blog posts and click “Continue”.
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Select a “Blog title” and an available URL for your blog. You can check if the URL you are considering is available by clicking "Check Availability"(if it is unavailable try adding more letters and don't use things like hyphens,under scores, colons etc).
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Enter the word verification and click continue.
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Choose a starter template, which will act as the basic design/layout of your blog.
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Click “Start Blogging”
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You can create new blog posts, edit posts, and edit pages from under the “Posting” tab.
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The title of your post goes in the text box next to “Title”.
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The body of your post will get entered into the “Compose” text editor, where you will also be able to access basic text editor functions such as font size, text color, the ability to insert links.
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You can also use the “Edit HTML” tab to insert your post in HTML format, if you prefer.
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The “Post Options” section located underneath the “Compose” text editor will allow you to enable reader comments, HTML settings, and post the time and date.
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You can now either select “Save Now” to save your post, “Preview” to preview your post before publishing to your blog, or “Publish Post” to publish your post directly to your newly created blog.
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If you wish to change the design of your blog from the starter template you selected when initially creating your blog, you can do so under the “Design” tab.
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From within the “Design Tab” you will be able to edit Page Elements, HTML, and change your template with Temple Designer.
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If you want to adjust other settings such as who is able to view, contribute to, or comment on your blog etc, click the “Settings” tab.
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You can adjust publishing, comments, archiving, permissions, and all other settings from within the sub-tabs located under the main “Settings” tab.
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You can add new authors that are able to contribute to and edit your blog by clicking the “Settings” tab> “Permissions” sub-tab, and selecting “Add Authors”.
Community Q&A
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What do I write if it's a fashion blog?wikiHow ContributorThe type of fashion you want to discuss, who is making it, and so on.
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What is a blog address?wikiHow ContributorYour blog address is the web address where people access your blog. For example, you can find this page at https://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Blog-on-Blogger.
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I am trying to make a blogger account based on the information in the article, but I find it very confusing. Is there a more simple method for this?wikiHow ContributorIf you already have a Google account, sign into it, then go onto Blogger. There will be two options: create a Google+ account or create a Blogger profile. Easy!
Unanswered Questions
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How do I play for a blogger domain name?
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How do you add sharing options?
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How do I bring posts from other sites to my blog?
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Can a blog enable me to post pictures?
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How do I get all of my posts displayed in master tool?
Tips
- Get the Blogger app on your mobile device to have access on the go.
- You can view how your blog currently looks at any time by clicking "View Blog" located at the top of the page.
- You can add more content to your blog after publishing. Just remember to click the 'Update' Button once you're done.
Warnings
- Editing HTML is only recommended for advanced users that have prior experience.
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