Starting from the top left of the 'Fulltext' box provide a brief description of your blog first (aim for around 400 characters about the length of this paragraph) as it is this introduction, which the readers see first and is displayed within the blog listings. Then press 'Enter' on your keyboard and start your blog entry.You can write your blog entries about anything you want, we have listed some ideas and suggestions below.

About 'Tags'

You will see on the left hand side, at the bottom a box labled 'Tags'. A 'Tag' is a category and the 'Tags' are high-lighted below in blue links. It is best when writing your blog to select the 'Tag' category, which best suits your blog entry and click on that 'Tag'. This will help readers to find your blog easily when searching under the 'Tag' category searches.

About Image/Files

By clicking on the green '+' icon on the right hand-side of the of the 'Images/Files' section you will open up the image box. Click on the blue 'Upload' link found on the bottom left hand corner and a pop-up box will appear, click on browse and located the image within your PC, then click on 'Upload'. The uploaded image will display within your image box. You can then click on the image and whilst holding the mouse on the image drag it onto the 'Fulltext' box. Once your image is positioned within the 'Fulltext' box, high-light the image and you will be able to resize the image with your mouse. Additionally, you may click on the image, then click on the image icon located on the tool bar to use the features within to add a URL link to the image, make the image into a rollover button or set the image's 'Appearance' for text alingment.

About Additional Options

Below the 'Image/Files' section you will find the 'Permanent Link' box.  When you first write your blog and click on save, it will automatically enter the title of your blog into this box. This will also displays your blog entry as it will appear within a browser's URL. It is important when editing to leave this box as it is and to simply save as it is. These URL link displays also benefits in Search Engines for Search Engine Friendly URL's, which aids to list your blog entry within the results of Search Engines. At this stage you do not need to do anything with the Trackback URL's box, leave this blank.

Conclusion and Imagination

To conclude - both within this blog entry and the 'How to Create a Blog Entry' article, you should be able to now fully get creative in writing your blogs. You are limited soley by your imagination, so let your imagination run wild and write about what you feel is important to you. We have added a 'Comments' box underneath so that members are able to contribute with their thoughts, comments and opinions.

Some Ideas and Suggestions for Your Blogs

1. Interests and Hobbies
2. Something You Know Inside Out
3. A Tip or Expertise
4. A Vacation Nightmare
5. Write About Your Experiences
6. Write About You - Your Biography
   
7. Share Information
8. Provide a Story
9. Write About The Things You Enjoy
10. A Diary or a Journal of Recent Events
11. Religion of Political Views
    
12. This is just a few ideas to get you started!

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