A quick description of Blogger and resources to help you get started!

1. Blogger
Tips and Tools

2. 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?

3.  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
What is Blogger?

4.  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!
Who Uses Blogger?

5.  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 activelyengaging
more donors than ever
Why Should You Use Blogger?

6.  Record
 Express
 Learn
 Grow
 Discover
 Engage
 Interact
Why Should You Use Blogger Cont.

7.  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 Blogger is Better

8.  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.
Why is Blogger Better

9.  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.
Before Blogging, Consider…

10.  Another great thing about Google owning
Blogger, is that they also own Youtube.
This means Blogger has a Youtubeaccount
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 theirYoutube
Channel.
Getting Started

11.  Blogger Review
 Blogger Info/Stats
 Blogger’s Youtube Help Channel
 Mashable’s Blogger Article Archive
 Getting More Blogger Readers
 Outreach to Top Bloggers
 Blogger Vs. Wordpress
 Non-Profits and Blogging
 Blog Tips for Professionals
Blogger Resources