Google Blogger is a great free blogging interface for those who want to dive into the world of blogging. Google Blogger is easy to navigate and use. Whether new to blogging, or an experienced programmer, you will appreciate the ease with which you can get set up and into blog mode.

Play around with Google Blogger and you will quickly understand how creative it lets you get with your own blog, starting with choosing a template.

1. It is easy to add pictures and video to your blog.

2. You are able to make changes to templates without needing to know HTML or CSS coding.

3. Blogger gives you the flexibility to edit sidebar content with ease.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Get started with your free Google Blogger account

Getting started with Google Blogger is straightforward. The hardest part of the process may be determining the name you want as your blog title. Type in the name you want to use and the system will quickly reply back with whether the name is available or already in use. If you don't already have a Google account through Gmail or Groups, you will need to create an account before moving forward with Blogger.

I recommend: Log into Google's Blogger with your Google username and password, then type in the blog name you wish to use. You can get help with Google Blogger through the Blogger help directory.

Access the Google Blogger training you need

Google strives to make its interfaces as user friendly and easy to use as possible. There are useful help files and instructions for such things as how to set up a group blog, which allows more than one author. You may want or need more in-depth instruction in order to feel you are fully utilizing Google Blogger.

I recommend: There are several hours of Blogger training videos available through eBlog Templates. Backpage.com is a resource for Blogger videos and offers an online community to aid you in creating your blog and attracting the readers you desire. Check out the Blogger Tips and Tricks blog for insightful details that may prove helpful to your blogging experience.

Delve in with more Google Blogger information and helpful resources

Google offers a repository for small businesses. Access a Google Blogger consultant for Google Blogger advice and any application set up help you need. The services offered come with a fee, but it may be worth it to your company to have professional assistance with some application installation.

I recommend: Check out Google's blog for information on Blogger and other Google products, as well as Google's technology and culture. You will also find a listing of new Google blogs which offer more resources and information. Google's Buzz Blogger blog keeps you in the know with updates and fixes to Blogger.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Google is constantly looking for ways to improve the company's products, including Blogger, so the options you have today will improve and expand in the future.