Tech Tips for Catholics

This Quick Tip is on how to blog using MyChurch.org. Lets begin by describing what a blog is:

A blog, a portmanteau of web log, is a website where entries are written in chronological order and commonly displayed in reverse chronological order. “Blog” can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.

Do you write poetry? Have you recently read a book, seen a movie, or have something you need to get off your chest? Your blog is a perfect place to share your opinions, creativity, or whatever else with others. Some people use their blog as a sort of online diary visible to all (though I do not use my blog in this way). However you want to use your blog is up to you. I’m just here to show you how to post to your blog.

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How to start a blog:

1. Login to your MyChurch.org account using your user name (e-mail address) and password.

2. Click on the “Write” button under your “Home” menu.

3. When the blog entry page loads you should see “Add New Blog Entry” at the top of the page. This is where you can let your thoughts flow. Start with a Title for your blogpost (each time you post a new entry you should give it a good title). After you have typed in the Title then click in the Content box below the Title box and begin to blog.

4. Once you have typed the content of your blog and have given it a title then you have the options of allowing everyone to see your blogpost, letting only your MyChurch friends see your blogpost, giving access only to Church/Group members, or keeping it private so only you can read your blogpost.

5. If you think you have everything correct then hit the “Submit” button and you are now officially a blogger.

Have fun with it. Share your creative side (poems or thoughts on topics that interest you).

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Below are some related Tips for MyChurch.org newbies:

• MyChurch.org QuickTip #1: Setting E-mail Notifications
  
• MyChurch.org QuickTip #2: Personalizing Your Profile