How to Setup Your Own Blog
Bob KepfordStateCenter.com
State Center ConsortiumClovis, California
What is a BlogA blog (a contraction of the term weblog) is a website, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog
Blogging is NOT for Everyone
More Than a Blog
Content Management
System
CMSA content management system (CMS) is a computer application used to create, edit, manage, search and publish various kinds of digital media and electronic text.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Content_Management_System
Themes / Skins
Plugins
Demo Here
• Create a WordPress.com account
• Name your blog/web site
• Choose your theme
• Make your first post
Now What?Promote Your Blog
Social Networking FlickrVimeo
YoutubeTwitter
Domain NamesThe main purpose of a domain name is to provide symbolic representations, i.e., recognizable names, to mostly numerically addressed Internet resources.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_name
Web HostingA web hosting service is a type of Internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to provide their own website accessible via the World Wide Web.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_Hosting
Other OptionsBlogger blogger.comTumblr tumblr.comDrupal Drupal.org
Typepad typepad.comEdublogs edublogs.orgTwitter - Twitter.com
Questions?There are NO dumb questions here.
Email: [email protected] Personal Blog: bobkepford.com/blog
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