Beginner Level: Getting Started with Blogger and Blogspot
✅ 1. Introduction to Blogger and
Blogspot
What is Blogger?
Blogger is a free content management system (CMS) provided by Google that
allows users to create and manage blogs.
Difference between Blogger and Blogspot:
- Blogger
is the platform/tool where you manage your blog.
- Blogspot
is the domain hosting service used by Blogger.
Example: Your blog URL may look like: yourname.blogspot.com
Pros:
- Free
hosting by Google
- Easy
to use for beginners
- Google
AdSense integration
Cons:
- Limited
customization
- Fewer
professional templates than WordPress
✅ 2. How to Create a Blog on
Blogspot
Step-by-Step Blog Setup:
- Go to https://blogger.com
- Click
on "Create Your Blog"
- Sign
in with your Google Account
Connecting to Google Account:
- Use an
existing Gmail or create a new one.
- Blogger
automatically links with your Google account for management.
✅ 3. Blogger Dashboard Overview
Layout of Dashboard:
- Left
Sidebar contains:
- Posts
- Pages
- Layout
- Theme
- Settings
- Earnings
- Reading
List
Explanation of Menu Options:
- Posts:
Manage and create blog posts
- Pages:
Add static pages like About, Contact
- Theme:
Change appearance
- Layout:
Customize blog layout
- Settings:
General, publishing, SEO, permissions
✅ 4. Choosing the Right Blog
Name and URL
Tips for Naming Your Blog:
- Keep
it short, memorable, and relevant
- Avoid
numbers and special characters
- Reflect
your niche
Selecting a Professional Domain:
- Free
domain: yourname.blogspot.com
- Paid
domain: buy via Google Domains or GoDaddy (e.g., yourname.com)
✅ 5. Selecting and Applying a
Theme
Default Themes vs. Custom Themes:
- Blogger
provides basic free themes
- Custom
themes (from websites like SoraTemplates, GooyaabiTemplates)
How to Apply and Preview a Theme:
- Go
to Theme
- Click
Customize
- Preview
and click Apply
✅ 6. Basic Settings
Configuration
Title, Description, Favicon:
- Go
to Settings
- Blog
Title: Name of your blog
- Description:
Short info about your blog
- Favicon:
Upload your blog logo
HTTPS, Permissions, Meta tags:
- Enable
HTTPS for security
- Permissions:
Add admins or authors
- Meta
Tags: Enable search description for better SEO
✅ 7. Creating Your First Blog
Post
Title, Content Formatting:
- Go
to Posts > New Post
- Add
a relevant and catchy Title
- Use
formatting tools (Bold, Italic, Headings)
Adding Images, Links, and Videos:
- Click
the Image icon to upload images
- Use
the Link button for hyperlinks
- Embed
YouTube videos using Insert Video
Publishing and Preview:
- Click
Preview to see how it looks
- Hit Publish
when ready
✅ 8. Adding Static Pages (About,
Contact etc.)
Difference between Posts and Pages:
- Posts:
Regular content, appears on the homepage
- Pages:
Static, standalone (e.g., About, Contact)
Adding and Linking Pages:
- Go to
Pages > New Page
- Create
and publish your About or Contact page
- Link
them via Layout > Pages Widget
✅ 9. Using Labels and Categories
How to Organize Posts:
- Use Labels
while writing a post to group related content
E.g., "Travel", "Tech Tips",
"Recipes"
Best SEO Practices for Labels:
- Use
relevant, searchable keywords
- Avoid
too many similar labels
- Keep
labels consistent across posts