Learning Blogger from Scratch

This comprehensive Blogger course is designed to empower aspiring bloggers with the knowledge and skills to create, manage, and customize their own blogs. Starting with the basics, learners will discover how to access Blogger using a Google Account and navigate the platform to create engaging posts. The course delves into the art of crafting compelling content with lessons on text formatting, including font types, paragraphs, headings, and the insertion of links and special characters.

A significant portion of the course focuses on working with media, teaching users how to add photos and videos to their posts, and providing guidance on resizing and placement options to ensure their blog’s visual appeal. The course also covers the intricacies of publishing content, such as setting permalinks, managing reader comments, and understanding the importance of labels for SEO.

Advanced settings are explored, enabling users to customize their posts using HTML and to manage post templates and image lightboxes. The management section equips users with tools to monitor blog comments, analyze stats, and maintain a reading list, ensuring they stay connected with their audience and the blogging community.

Customization is a key theme, with detailed instructions on changing themes, colors, and layouts to reflect the blogger’s personal style. Privacy settings, HTTPS options, and user management are also addressed, ensuring a secure and controlled blogging environment.

The course emphasizes the importance of SEO, teaching bloggers how to set meta tags and handle errors like 404 messages. It also prepares them for contingencies with lessons on backing up and recovering blog content.

Lastly, the course offers a deep dive into Blogger’s layout and gadgets, enabling users to enhance their blog’s functionality and aesthetics. From adding a simple text gadget to integrating complex HTML/JavaScript elements, learners will gain the confidence to personalize their blogs fully.

By the end of this course, participants will have a thorough understanding of Blogger’s features and capabilities, equipped to create a professional and engaging online presence. Whether for personal expression or professional branding, this course lays the foundation for a successful blogging journey.