Step-by-step guide to publish a new article on Blogspot

Blogging is the quiet joy of turning thoughts into words and sharing them with the world. It gives our ideas a home, our voices a space, and our stories a life beyond ourselves. Through blogging, we connect, reflect, and grow - one post at a time. 

In recent times, several friends who aspire to preserve and showcase their writings have approached me seeking guidance on how to create their own blogs. Earlier, on October 29, 2007, I had shared a detailed post outlining the steps for creating a blog. Building on that, the following is a clear, step-by-step guide to publishing a new article on Blogspot (Blogger), designed especially for beginners and first-time users.

Step 1: Open Blogger

1. Open a web browser (Chrome, Edge, etc.).

2. Go to www.blogger.com

3. Sign in using your Google (Gmail) account.

Step 2: Select Your Blog

1. After logging in, you will see your Blogger Dashboard.

2. If you have multiple blogs, click the blog name where you want to publish the article.

Step 3: Create a New Post

1. On the left menu, click Posts.

2. Click the “+ New Post” button (usually orange).

Step 4: Add the Article Title

1. At the top, click “Post title”.

2. Type your article’s headline/title
   (Example: “Why Lamka Needs a Professional Training Institute”)

Step 5: Write or Paste the Article Content

1. Click inside the large text editor area.

2. Type your article or paste content from Word/Docs.

3. Use the toolbar to:

   • Bold / Italic / Underline

   • Add headings (Normal, Heading, Subheading)

   • Insert bullets or numbering

   • Add links

👉 Tip: Use Heading and Subheading for better readability and SEO.

Step 6: Insert Images (Optional but Recommended)

1. Click the Image icon (🖼️) in the toolbar.

2. Choose:

   • Upload from the computer

   • Select from Google Photos

3. Adjust image size and alignment.

Step 7: Set Post Settings (Right Panel)

On the right side, you will see Post Settings:

a) Labels (Tags)

• Click Labels

• Enter keywords (comma-separated)
  Example: Lamka, Education, Training Institute, Employment

b) Permalink

• Click Permalink

• Select Custom Permalink

• Write a short URL
  Example: lamka-training-institute-need

c) Location (Optional)

• Add location if the article is location-specific.

d) Search Description (Important for SEO)

• Click Search Description

• Write 1–2 lines summarising the article.

Step 8: Preview the Article

1. Click Preview (eye icon 🔍) at the top.

2. Check:

   • Formatting

   • Spelling

   • Images and layout

Step 9: Publish the Article

1. Click Publish.

2. A confirmation box appears → click Confirm.

🎉 Your article is now live on Blogspot.

Step 10: Share Your Article

1. Copy the post URL.

2. Share it on:

• WhatsApp

• Facebook

• X (Twitter)

• Email or Telegram

If you are interested, learn how to create a blog Here