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What is Blogger?

Blogger is one of the most commonly used sites for creating and publishing a

online blog.

It is often referred to as the simplest site for producing a blog.

What is Blogger?

It was launched in 1999 by Pyralabs, but since has become one of the hundred plus of companies acquired by Google.

Therefore it is being integrated in Google’s other sites such as Google+ and Youtube more than their competitors such as Wordpress

Who Uses Blogger?

Blogger is currently being used by an undisclosed number of users in the millions.

From semi-crafty moms who are convinced the world needs a tutorial on macaroni art, to the social media enthusiasts, to Presidents of successful businesses updating and informing their clientele on business news.

If they’re all doing it, so can you!

Why Should You Use Blogger?

Develop important professional relationships

Engage with other relevant professionals and learn new information on fields related to yours.

By putting a voice and face to a cause, Non-profits are actively engaging more donors than ever

Why Should You Use Blogger Cont.

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Why Blogger is Better

The Google Toolbar has a feature called "BlogThis!" which allows toolbar users with Blogger accounts to post links directly to their blogs.

"Blogger for Word" is an add-in for Microsoft Word which allows users to save a Microsoft Word Document directly to a Blogger blog, as well as edit their posts both on- and offline.

Why is Blogger Better

Blogger supports Google's AdSense service as a way of generating revenue from running a blog.

Blogger also started integration of Amazon Associates as a service to generate revenue.

Blogger offers multiple author support, making it possible to establish group blogs.

Blogger offers a template editing feature, which allows users to customize the Blogger template.

Windows Live Writer, a standalone app of the Windows Live suite, publishes directly to Blogger.

Before Blogging, Consider…

Take a look at “11 Pro Tips for Better Business Blogging” It brings up a lot of really great things every potential blogger should consider for jumping into the commitment of a professional blog.

It’s not just all fun and games: it’s a

responsibility.

Getting Started

Another great thing about Google owning Blogger, is that they also own Youtube. This means Blogger has a Youtube account including everything from “How to Create a Blog on Blogger” to “How to Publish a Blog Post” to “Make Money with you Blog” Find all of these and more at their Youtube Channel.

Blogger Resources

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