Blogs - Day 5

Day 5 - Blog Links, Stat Counter, Begin Post 2

Assignment: Today you will create a "Blog List" of 6-8 of your classmates' blogs, add a Stat Counter to your blog to see how many people are visiting your blog, and then begin your second full post.

Step 1) Blog List. In the "Add a Gadget" area of your layout you will find an option to create a "Blog List". Add one to your blog and then add6-8 of your classmates' blogs to your blog list. You can find links to your classmates' blogs on Mr. Donohue's blog: http://hssm-jc.blogspot.com/

Step 2) Stat Counter. The latest addition to your layout is a "Stat Counter", letting you know how many people have viewed your blog.

To set up Stat Counter, you have to visit www.statcounter.com to set up an account. Use your gmail information to register for an account and then follow the directions.

When you have an embed code to add to your blog, you want to post it into an HTML box found in your "add a gadget" section.

If you need help with this please ask Mr. Donohue or send him an email at mr.donohue@gmail.com

Step 3) Begin the second post for your blog. It must be 300-600 words and include a photo.