The reason I started a blog can be found on the About page. But if the question is about how you actually go about the technical aspect of starting a blog, it can be as simple or complex as you want it to be. The most popular free blog hosting sites are probably Blogger and WordPress. You can go there and pick out a free theme you like, pick a blog title and away you go! I have used both in my blogging, but tend to prefer WordPress overall.
If you are a Mac user, a really easy way to do a blog is through iWeb, which is what I use for our family blog. Using iWeb is really simple and lends well to blogs with pictures and media because it integrates so easily with iPhoto and iMovie. To be able to upload the blog though you must purchase web space through Apple’s Mobile Me.
If you want to do a little more with your blog, like have your own domain name, meaning that instead of having a www.blogger/nameofyoursite, the domain name is simply www.nameofyoursite, you can buy a domain name and web space from tons of web hosting companies that exist. Joe and I have been using 1and1 Web Hosting for a number of years and have been pleased with it. There are plenty of tutorials online to walk you through how to upload your blog to your web hosting space.
Then you can step out and purchase different themes or even hire someone to design your own theme for you. Joe and I have both purchased themes and had my brother design the headers for us. Many themes come with lots of options for different aspects of the blog that you can then customize. The possibilities really are endless!
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