In this step, you can compose a blog entry. You can compose additional entries later by clicking the "blog editor" button at the top of the screen. If you do not wish to compose a blog entry at this time, you can safely skip this step by clicking "next".
To compose a blog entry, enter a title (subject) and then the blog entry itself in the spaces provided. You should also select what category you would like your blog entry to be published under, using the drop-down list located below the composition area of the editor. The toolbar above the composition area provides the following functions:
Select Font/Size: these drop-down lists allow you to select the font and font size of your text. It is possible to use multiple fonts and font sizes in your blog entries.
Insert image: this option opens a window which allows you to insert an image in your blog entry. All inserted images are referenced by URL (e.g. http://domain.com/image.jpg); if you have an image on your computer that you want to use, you will have to upload it first using the File Manager in WebsiteOS or an FTP program. You can also reference images which are on other websites. If you are linking to an image that is on another website, please be aware that the image may be copyrighted; you should obtain permission from all copyright holders before linking to these images.
Undo: undoes the last change you made.
Redo: reverses an undo, i.e. allows you to cancel your last undo.
Bold/Italics/Underline: Allows you to format text so it is in boldface, italics, or underlined.
Font color: allows you to change the color of the text. Please be aware that some font colors will not be visible on some templates, if it is close to or the same as the background color.
Insert Hyperlink: highlighting text and then selecting this option allows you to turn that text into a link. In the window that opens, you can indicate the type of link (http, https, or mailto), and the URL that the text should link to.
Bulleted list: allows you to create an indented, bullet-point list.
If you have composed a blog entry and are finished, click "apply" to post it.
Click the "next" button near the top-right corner to proceed to the next step.
