Some Blog Navigation Tips, Part 1

Some of you are as new, or newer, to blogging as I am.  Though technically I’ve been here since 2009, I haven’t spent a lot of time on it, and I’m somewhat computer speak/blogging illiterate anyway.  But I’ve explored some and with my husband’s help figured out a few tips that might help you out.  If you are completely savvy on how to get around, feel free to skip these two posts (though if you have any additional tips to share, feel free to do that as well; I, and other newbies, will thank you for it :)

About Commenting:  I greatly desire to hear what you have to say!  To see what others have said, or add your own input, click under the post where it says “comments” (it is preceded by a number to show how many have been made).

You are more than welcome to post anonymously if you desire; however, I do enjoy knowing who I am talking to.  Options for signing your name are: 1. to just write it in the comment you are making or

2. Just under the comment box it says “Comment as:” followed by a box and an arrow; click the arrow which will drop down a list; select “Name/URL”; in the box it brings up put your name in the “Name” box (you can ignore the “URL” box), then click “Continue.” 

When you have finished your comment click the “Post Comment” button.  You are then asked to type in some letters you see (this is to prevent spam).  After typing the letters click the “Post Comment” button and it should show up on the blog.

About Following:  I have as yet to figure out the purpose of “following” a blog, except that it shows your support of the blog, and I think you can send messages to each other.  In my blog I list it as “Come, Follow…” in the left hand side bar.  Click on the “Follow” button.  It brings up a box where you may choose from following through accounts you already have in Google, Twitter, Yahoo!, AIM, Netlog, or OpenID.  If you have none of these at the bottom it says: “Don’t have any of these?  Create a new Google Account.”  This is a free account and is for their Google Friend Connect service; you may do as much or as little with it as you like (or understand).  Fill in the required boxes at the top (email address, password, Re-enter password.)  In the bottom United States is your location unless you choose otherwise, and Birthday is optional.  Type in the letters you see, read the terms of service (if you wish) and click the “I accept. Create my account” button.