Blogging Basics

For anyone out there who would like to create their own blog, below are some websites where I found useful tips and tricks.

Free Blog Templates and Designs:
http://www.leeloublogs.blogspot.com/ http://www.thecutestblogontheblock.com / http://dottydotdotdesign1.blogspot.com/ http://www.mystylebackgrounds.blogspot.com/

Here is a list of great blog designers who are very inexpensive:
($10.00-$25.00): Designer Blogs, Delicious Design Studio, and Ladybug Teacher Files.

This blog originally started as a DIY project. But no matter how much time and effort I put into it, I was never truly happy about the design. So I began looking for help ! I worked with Misty, Erika, and Nikki from Honey Bunch Blog Designs to design my blog. They were wonderful to work with because they truly care about the design process and your involvement and opinions. They took my vision (even my love for the Clemson tigers)and made it a reality and all within my budget ! I would highly recommend them to anyone.

Websites with Blogging Tutorials and Directions:
http://www.teachingblogaddict.com/2011/07/blogging-tips-share.html
http://www.ladybugsteacherfiles.com/p/tutorials.html
http://www.sneakymommablogdesign.com/2012/05/list-of-all-tips.html
http://extraspecialteaching.blogspot.com/2012/07/creating-printables-tricks-of-trade.html
http://mrscastrospanglishstyle.blogspot.com/2012/07/blog-design-for-dummies.html
http://teachingsuperpower.blogspot.com/p/blog-baby-blog.html
http://kindercraze.blogspot.com/p/techie-tutorials.html

Here is the link to my "technology" Pinterest board....lots of good tips and tricks here! http://pinterest.com/lmburto/technology-in-the-classroom/