Here's a quick-start guide on how to create a blog, right here at PhotoArtForums.com:

 

Firstly, you need to be a member of the Forums

 

If you are not yet a member, you can sign-up for free here!

 

Secondly, you need to be logged-in!

 

Check to see if your user name and profile photo, (if you have one,) is displayed in that little box at the top right-hand side of this page. If not, then you need to click on the "Sign In" link.

 

Click on your user name at the top right-hand side of this page.

 

A drop down menu will appear.

 

Click where it says "My Settings"

 

Underneath where it says "Your Options," click on the Blogs tab.

 

Check the box to say that you have understood and accept the terms and conditions.

 

Click on "Next"

 

Give your blog a name and a description.

 

Leave the Blog type as "Local Blog" and then click finish!

 

You are in! :)

 

Publishing your first blog entry:

 

When you make your first blog entry, it comes-up by default as a "Draft" entry. This means that only you or one of the Forums Administrators can actually view the entry. (This just gives you the chance to correct any glaring errors before your blog entry goes live on public view.) In order to publish the entry, click on "Options" and then select "Publish Entry"

 

If you want to, you can make the default for any further entries as "Published," rather than "Draft" by clicking on your user name, (top right-hand corner of the page,) when you are logged in to the Forums.

 

Click on "My Settings"

 

Under where it say's "Your Options," click on the "Blogs" tab

 

Next to the name of your blog, there is a button labeled "Options." Click on that.

 

Click on "Manage Settings"

 

Where it say's "Default status of new entries?" Select "Published" and then click on "Save Changes" at the bottom of that page.

 

For more information on setting-up a blog, you can refer to the Forums Help Files

 

If you need any further help or information on any aspect of using this website, please don't hesitate to contact any of the site administrators for assistance.