How to create a blog: A step by step lesson on how to create your own blog. Due to the nature of this class, please have voice enabled. You don't have to speak, but because we will be working with another application, it may be easier to hear as well. Thank you see you in the classroom! :) we are mostly all here at styling so see you soon :D
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All of this is pretty much a review for me and I was very happy to help out the others in adjusting and adding the different features that are required. It was a blast. I always enjoyed helping others. That's one of the features that Ive added to my blog. Giving pointers, adding and posting the class notes. The tiny details.
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[19:17] Laylah Lecker: There are so many blogging applications out there, but the one we use in CWS Blogger. It is actually the easiest and most user friendly in my opinion.
[19:17] Laylah Lecker: Blogging is an excellent tool for communication because it reaches the real life audience as well.
[19:17] Laylah Lecker: Today I’m going to show you how to create your very own blog using google’s blogger.
[19:18] Laylah Lecker: This is the time to really show your personalities :)
[19:18] Laylah Lecker: What type of blog do you want to have? When You create a blog, have a plan for it.
[19:18] Laylah Lecker: You can blog fashion, your personal second life, and in this case your journey as a CWS student is what this blog should start off being.
[19:18] Laylah Lecker: There are lot of options, and an added bonus is blogging can earn you money. It may not be much money, but a little money in your pocket is way better than none ;)
[19:19] Laylah Lecker: If your blog gets lot of hits, it's popular and when it's popular, many companys may ask you to post about their new items.
[19:19] Laylah Lecker: Lot's of designers within SL are always looking for bloggers, but the competition may be fierce, so you want to make your blog as attractive and as popular as you can.
[19:19] Laylah Lecker: Have fun with your blog when you have some free time
[19:19] Laylah Lecker: It's a part of you, and YOU are unique!
[19:19] Laylah Lecker: In addition, blogs also have the potential to reach a real life audience, meaning people that may not even know what Second Life is. Your can share your style,make style cards,share your SL etc.
[19:19] Laylah Lecker: Ok so let's begin!
[19:20] Laylah Lecker: Please go to this link:
[19:20] Laylah Lecker: https://www.blogger.com/start
[19:20] Laylah Lecker: Once you pull that up Please click "Get Started" (orange button)
[19:22] Laylah Lecker: 2. Fill in your information.
[19:22] Laylah Lecker: Your creating YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT and once you are done click "I accept the Terms of Service", and hit continue.
[19:24] Laylah Lecker: 3. "Name Your Blog"
[19:24] Laylah Lecker: It should be not very long, so people can remember it and you can have more hits. You can name it however you want though. Make the name relevant to what you will be posting about. It's a nice touch and that way you can grab your reader's interest right away with your title and make them want to read it.
[19:25] Cly: http://clydragoone.blogspot.com/
[19:25] Laylah Lecker: yes www. laylahlecker.blogspot.com
[19:25] Laylah Lecker: www.cwsweekly.blogspot.com
[19:26] Laylah Lecker: 4. *Posting*
Click the "Posting" tab.
[19:26] Laylah Lecker: I'll give a nc with pertinent info on this class afterward
[19:27] Laylah Lecker: so you can always go back to refer to it :)
[19:27] Laylah Lecker: For the title write "CWS & the blog creating class"
[19:28] Laylah Lecker: https://www.blogger.com/start
[19:28] Laylah Lecker: 1. Please click "Get Started" (orange button)
2. Fill in your information.
[19:29] Laylah Lecker: 3. "Name Your Blog"
It should be not very long, so people can remember it and you can have more hits. You can name it however you want though. Make the name relevant to what you will be posting about. It's a nice touch and that way you can grab your reader's interest right away with your title and make them want to read it.
[19:29] Laylah Lecker: "CWS & the blog creating class
[19:29] Laylah Lecker: Under the title is the place where you write your post. There are also options like adding photos,videos,links etc. .
[19:31] Laylah Lecker: The tools are on tab above post space and under title space.
To add a photo click "add image" and you should have new window.
To add your photo,choose button from left upper tab and when you choose your picture make sure it is a big format because with small formats you can't see detail.
[19:31] Laylah Lecker: Once you find the picture you want click "upload image" and you will see your photo.
[19:31] Laylah Lecker: Make sure you upload your photo first because if you upload it after writing your post, it will break your order, but don't worry, you can fix it by moving your photo and deleting spaces.
[19:32] Laylah Lecker: when you want to make your post seen by others click on: "Publish Post"
[19:32] Laylah Lecker: To see your post, click on "View Post"
[19:34] Laylah Lecker: Choose whichever template you like. You can change it as many times as you like, and there are also lots of free templates online to choose from in case you want to switch it up, or if you are good with photoshop or gimp, you can make your own.
[19:35] Laylah Lecker: the design tab will bring up the templete designer
[19:35] Laylah Lecker: so you can' always go back and "Edit" it again lol
[19:38] Laylah Lecker: You’ll also notice the “Word Verification”. This is a picture of a series of numbers and letters.
[19:48] Laylah Lecker: ok now there comes the fun part well not so much fun but really cool if you think about it in a geeky way like me
[19:48] Laylah Lecker: Click on Add a Gadget. Here you will see the basic gadgets like friends list & category labels etc
[19:50] Laylah Lecker: Please add the following gadgets:
1. Followers
This gadget comes in handy if you're looking to build a loyal readership. Followers show pictures of people who have basically favorited your blog. This means that you will show up in their reading list. It's a fantastic way to turn a first time visitor into a regular reader.
2. My Blog Lists
This will show all your favorite blogs. In addition, the more blogs you follow the more you may increase your readers.
Please add each of these URL's to your blog lists. First click "add to list." Second add each of the URL's to to your blog list by copying and pasting each link into the "add URL" box
http://classicwstyle.blogspot.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/ClassicwithStyle
http://classicglamourmagz.blogspot.com/
http://classicwstyleuniversityofmodeling.blogspot.com/
http://classicwstylecalendermodels.blogspot.com/
http://tabystake.blogspot.com/
http://cwsweekly.blogspot.com/
http://debbiesblogaspere.blogspot.com/
3. Blog Archives
[19:59] Laylah Lecker: This allows your readers to access your older posts. This will help us when it comes to grading as well because if you like to post and do it a lot, we are able to look for the posts we require you to do in this class.
4. Poll
We have a 1000 L prize for the best blog after the semester is over, so this is the reason for this gadget. You can vote for your favorite, although don't know if you can vote for you own;)
Click this gadget and in the "Question" Box type in "Best Blog." In the answer boxes type in each of your fellow classmates names, including yours.
Anjali Davenport
Aislin Jinx
Bella Qissentell
Brieanna Macpherson
Chelsee Mixmaster
clysa Dragoone
Icatoots Starfall
Janda Sahara
Uneeque Velinov
Danasbratts Resident
Nikkie Plaid
s3xyt3mptation hazelnut
Vicky Yongbo
Rihanna Akros
[20:07] Laylah Lecker: okie dokies any questions about the nc I gave you? I can give you a really really detailed tutorial if you like but its pretty boring so just a heads up lol
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[19:17] Laylah Lecker: Blogging is an excellent tool for communication because it reaches the real life audience as well.
[19:17] Laylah Lecker: Today I’m going to show you how to create your very own blog using google’s blogger.
[19:18] Laylah Lecker: This is the time to really show your personalities :)
[19:18] Laylah Lecker: What type of blog do you want to have? When You create a blog, have a plan for it.
[19:18] Laylah Lecker: You can blog fashion, your personal second life, and in this case your journey as a CWS student is what this blog should start off being.
[19:18] Laylah Lecker: There are lot of options, and an added bonus is blogging can earn you money. It may not be much money, but a little money in your pocket is way better than none ;)
[19:19] Laylah Lecker: If your blog gets lot of hits, it's popular and when it's popular, many companys may ask you to post about their new items.
[19:19] Laylah Lecker: Lot's of designers within SL are always looking for bloggers, but the competition may be fierce, so you want to make your blog as attractive and as popular as you can.
[19:19] Laylah Lecker: Have fun with your blog when you have some free time
[19:19] Laylah Lecker: It's a part of you, and YOU are unique!
[19:19] Laylah Lecker: In addition, blogs also have the potential to reach a real life audience, meaning people that may not even know what Second Life is. Your can share your style,make style cards,share your SL etc.
[19:19] Laylah Lecker: Ok so let's begin!
[19:20] Laylah Lecker: Please go to this link:
[19:20] Laylah Lecker: https://www.blogger.com/start
[19:20] Laylah Lecker: Once you pull that up Please click "Get Started" (orange button)
[19:22] Laylah Lecker: 2. Fill in your information.
[19:22] Laylah Lecker: Your creating YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT and once you are done click "I accept the Terms of Service", and hit continue.
[19:24] Laylah Lecker: 3. "Name Your Blog"
[19:24] Laylah Lecker: It should be not very long, so people can remember it and you can have more hits. You can name it however you want though. Make the name relevant to what you will be posting about. It's a nice touch and that way you can grab your reader's interest right away with your title and make them want to read it.
[19:25] Cly: http://clydragoone.blogspot.com/
[19:25] Laylah Lecker: yes www. laylahlecker.blogspot.com
[19:25] Laylah Lecker: www.cwsweekly.blogspot.com
[19:26] Laylah Lecker: 4. *Posting*
Click the "Posting" tab.
[19:26] Laylah Lecker: I'll give a nc with pertinent info on this class afterward
[19:27] Laylah Lecker: so you can always go back to refer to it :)
[19:27] Laylah Lecker: For the title write "CWS & the blog creating class"
[19:28] Laylah Lecker: https://www.blogger.com/start
[19:28] Laylah Lecker: 1. Please click "Get Started" (orange button)
2. Fill in your information.
[19:29] Laylah Lecker: 3. "Name Your Blog"
It should be not very long, so people can remember it and you can have more hits. You can name it however you want though. Make the name relevant to what you will be posting about. It's a nice touch and that way you can grab your reader's interest right away with your title and make them want to read it.
[19:29] Laylah Lecker: "CWS & the blog creating class
[19:29] Laylah Lecker: Under the title is the place where you write your post. There are also options like adding photos,videos,links etc. .
[19:31] Laylah Lecker: The tools are on tab above post space and under title space.
To add a photo click "add image" and you should have new window.
To add your photo,choose button from left upper tab and when you choose your picture make sure it is a big format because with small formats you can't see detail.
[19:31] Laylah Lecker: Once you find the picture you want click "upload image" and you will see your photo.
[19:31] Laylah Lecker: Make sure you upload your photo first because if you upload it after writing your post, it will break your order, but don't worry, you can fix it by moving your photo and deleting spaces.
[19:32] Laylah Lecker: when you want to make your post seen by others click on: "Publish Post"
[19:32] Laylah Lecker: To see your post, click on "View Post"
[19:34] Laylah Lecker: Choose whichever template you like. You can change it as many times as you like, and there are also lots of free templates online to choose from in case you want to switch it up, or if you are good with photoshop or gimp, you can make your own.
[19:35] Laylah Lecker: the design tab will bring up the templete designer
[19:35] Laylah Lecker: so you can' always go back and "Edit" it again lol
[19:38] Laylah Lecker: You’ll also notice the “Word Verification”. This is a picture of a series of numbers and letters.
[19:48] Laylah Lecker: ok now there comes the fun part well not so much fun but really cool if you think about it in a geeky way like me
[19:48] Laylah Lecker: Click on Add a Gadget. Here you will see the basic gadgets like friends list & category labels etc
[19:50] Laylah Lecker: Please add the following gadgets:
1. Followers
This gadget comes in handy if you're looking to build a loyal readership. Followers show pictures of people who have basically favorited your blog. This means that you will show up in their reading list. It's a fantastic way to turn a first time visitor into a regular reader.
2. My Blog Lists
This will show all your favorite blogs. In addition, the more blogs you follow the more you may increase your readers.
Please add each of these URL's to your blog lists. First click "add to list." Second add each of the URL's to to your blog list by copying and pasting each link into the "add URL" box
http://classicwstyle.blogspot.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/ClassicwithStyle
http://classicglamourmagz.blogspot.com/
http://classicwstyleuniversityofmodeling.blogspot.com/
http://classicwstylecalendermodels.blogspot.com/
http://tabystake.blogspot.com/
http://cwsweekly.blogspot.com/
http://debbiesblogaspere.blogspot.com/
3. Blog Archives
[19:59] Laylah Lecker: This allows your readers to access your older posts. This will help us when it comes to grading as well because if you like to post and do it a lot, we are able to look for the posts we require you to do in this class.
4. Poll
We have a 1000 L prize for the best blog after the semester is over, so this is the reason for this gadget. You can vote for your favorite, although don't know if you can vote for you own;)
Click this gadget and in the "Question" Box type in "Best Blog." In the answer boxes type in each of your fellow classmates names, including yours.
Anjali Davenport
Aislin Jinx
Bella Qissentell
Brieanna Macpherson
Chelsee Mixmaster
clysa Dragoone
Icatoots Starfall
Janda Sahara
Uneeque Velinov
Danasbratts Resident
Nikkie Plaid
s3xyt3mptation hazelnut
Vicky Yongbo
Rihanna Akros
[20:07] Laylah Lecker: okie dokies any questions about the nc I gave you? I can give you a really really detailed tutorial if you like but its pretty boring so just a heads up lol
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Homework:
Start blogging CWS events becasue we will choose 1 big blogger winner who will win 1000L at the end of the semester. Please make sure to have all the requirements listed below in order to possibly win the prize for best blog. In addition, you are to only blog CWS events such as stylings, fashion shows, and pageants. Again if you haven't done so far, please send me the link to your blog as soon as you can! Thank you :)
Each blog should have the following:
>1st post: The title is " CWS & the blog creating class"
>2 posts about 2 styling contests with pictures of the winners
> follow all CWS blogs-go to the links below and click the "follow" button that is on each blog.
http://classicwstyle.blogspot.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/ClassicwithStyle
http://classicglamourmagz.blogspot.com/
http://classicwstyleuniversityofmodeling.blogspot.com/
http://classicwstylecalendermodels.blogspot.com/
http://tabystake.blogspot.com/
http://cwsweekly.blogspot.com/
http://debbiesblogaspere.blogspot.com/
>-put links to cws blogs by copying and pasting URL
Add gadgets in this order:
1. Follower
2. My blog lists (add the URL of each of the blogs listed below)
Each blog should have the following:
>1st post: The title is " CWS & the blog creating class"
>2 posts about 2 styling contests with pictures of the winners
> follow all CWS blogs-go to the links below and click the "follow" button that is on each blog.
http://classicwstyle.blogspot.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/ClassicwithStyle
http://classicglamourmagz.blogspot.com/
http://classicwstyleuniversityofmodeling.blogspot.com/
http://classicwstylecalendermodels.blogspot.com/
http://tabystake.blogspot.com/
http://cwsweekly.blogspot.com/
http://debbiesblogaspere.blogspot.com/
>-put links to cws blogs by copying and pasting URL
Add gadgets in this order:
1. Follower
2. My blog lists (add the URL of each of the blogs listed below)
