Today, we'll explore the process of creating a brand new Blogger blog from scratch. We'll start by discussing what exactly Blogger is, how to utilize its features, and what benefits it brings to the table. This introductory lesson is perfect for beginners who are just getting started with the platform.
1. What is Blogger
Blogger is a Content Management System (CMS) platform affiliated with Google, used for creating websites. It offers an intuitive interface for managing content.
2. Blogger differs from WordPress in several ways
While WordPress is considered stronger in terms of search engine optimization, Blogger is also effective. However, WordPress offers greater flexibility and control, allowing you to create membership sites and more. In terms of SEO, WordPress is generally more beginner-friendly than Blogger.
3. Advantages of Creating Blogger Blogs
The advantages of creating a blog on Blogger include its user-friendly interface, and the fact that it is a free platform. This makes it an excellent starting point for those who are new to the world of online blogging, and allows them to create multiple websites without incurring any costs.
4. Explanation of creating a new Blogger
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The second step involves clicking on the login button and entering your Jameel account credentials to access your account.
After logging in, the third step is to click on "Create a New Blog" and input the desired name and URL for your new blog.
To customize the appearance of your blog, you can use HTML codes to add a new template. Alternatively, you can use the pre-existing template provided at the bottom of the page. This template is simple to use, Adsense-friendly, and highly recommended.
To install the new template, copy the code for the desired template and replace the existing code in the "Appearance" section. Click "Save" to apply the changes.
By following these steps, you can easily install a new professional-looking template for your blog. If you want to change the template in the future, simply follow the same steps.
Adjust The General Settings of The Blogger
1. Basic settings for blogger blog
Before delving into the appearance settings, it is important to first access the "Settings" section of your blog. Here, you will find several options that we will explain in detail.
The first option is "Title," where you can input the name of your blog. You can change this at any time to better suit your needs.
Next is "Description," where you can provide a brief summary of what your blog is about. For instance, if your blog covers sports, cooking, or technical gaming, you can include that information here.
The "Blog Address" field contains the link that users will use to access your blog. If you are using the free Blogger domain, you can customize the name as you see fit, but it will still contain "blogspot" at the end. If you prefer, you can purchase a paid .com domain and add it to your blog address.
We have previously explained how to buy a paid domain from providers such as GoDaddy and Namecheap, and how to integrate it with your blog.
The next option is "Security Certificate," which is essential to activate https and ensure that your blog is secure.
Finally, under "Permissions," you can manage blog moderators and authors, giving them varying levels of access to your blog depending on their roles.
2. Prepare Posts and Comments in Blogger
Moving on to the "Posts" setting, this allows you to limit the number of blog posts displayed on your homepage. For optimal loading speed, it is recommended to limit the number of posts to around 7.
Next is the "Comments" setting, where you can determine who can leave comments on your blog articles. You can choose to allow anonymous comments or require users to log in with a Gmail account before commenting.
3. The Language and Coordination in The Blogger Blog
In the "Language" setting, you can select the language of your blog. This is crucial, as it will determine the language in which your content is displayed. If your blog's content is primarily in Arabic, then select Arabic as the language. If it is in a foreign language, such as English, then select that instead.
Moving on to the "Format" setting, this allows you to select the time and date format for your blog. Make sure to set the time zone according to your country to ensure that the timing of your posts is accurate.
4. Search settings in Blogger Blogs
The search settings are crucial for optimizing your blog's visibility on search engines like Google and Yahoo. It is essential to input accurate and relevant information to improve your blog's chances of appearing in search results and attracting visitors. In the "Description" section, you should provide a brief summary of your blog's focus and purpose.
The "Crawlers and indexing programs" section may require some explanation, but I have already covered this in a previous discussion. You can refer to that explanation for more information. Additionally,
you can add a ready-made robots.txt file to your blog in the "Custom robots text file" section.
Finally, in the "Header tags for robots" section, you can issue commands to search engines indicating which parts of your blog should be indexed and which ones should be excluded. This is an important step in optimizing your blog's search engine performance.
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