Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Ten Steps to On page Blogger SEO

 


0.  Keyword Research
1.  Turn on Meta Description
2.  Use Keyword in Title
2a.  Use main and secondary keywords in Meta Description which shows up on your post building page as Search Description.
3.  Use keyword in URL
4. Site Structure  


Sunday, April 2, 2023

Seven Steps to Google Blogger Posts

 This is an excellent video on building Google Blogger Posts.


He missed one step which is to go to the left side and click on Settings.  Go to your settings in Blogger setup.  Scroll way down and turn on" Meta Tags".  This will make "Search Description" show up on the right side of your web page building page. 


Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Google Sites New Features Video

So I have been a big fan of Free Google Sites for a long time.  As far back as 2007 I built several sites on the previous Google Website builder.

The quality of the website you can now build on the Free Google Sites continues to improve.

Here is a good video on some of the new features added to Google Sites.   Enjoy.


 

Monday, March 20, 2023

Build a Free Website with Google Sites



It is very simple to Build a Free Website with Google Sites. You can build a fully functioning website for free.  

After watching a few Youtube videos on Building a Website with Google Sites I have built several Google sites.  It is simple to learn, there is no coding required.   It is not much different than using a word processor.

Is it possible to add custom code or scripts to my Google Sites website for free web hosting?


Yes, Google Sites allows you to add custom code or scripts to your website. You can add the code to the HTML box gadget, which is available on the editing toolbar.  
This may be beyond my ability but it is possible.

What types of websites can I create using Google Sites for free web hosting?


Google Sites is a versatile platform that allows you to create a wide range of websites such as personal portfolios, business websites, blogs, online stores, and more.


Are there any SEO features available with the Free Google Web Sites?


Yes, Google Sites has basic SEO features such as the ability to add page titles, descriptions, and headings, as well as the ability to customize URLs. 

However, Google Sites Does Not provide advanced SEO options such as editing meta tags or creating sitemaps.  I find this strange.

Can I monetize my website created with Google Sites for free web hosting?


Yes, you can monetize your website created with Google Sites by adding Google AdSense ads to your pages.  You can also add affiliate links in your Google Sites.

Is there any support available for using Google Sites?


Yes, Google provides online support for Google Sites through its Help Center. You can find step-by-step guides, video tutorials, and a community forum to get answers to your questions.

How do I add images and videos to my website created with Google Sites for free web hosting?


You can add images and videos to your website created with Google Sites by using the Insert menu and selecting the relevant option. You can upload your own files or embed content from sources such as YouTube or Google Drive.

What are the different templates available with Google Sites for free web hosting?


Google Sites offers a variety of templates to choose from, including business, education, personal, and non-profit. You can customize the templates to suit your needs by changing colors, fonts, and layouts.

Can I password protect my website created with Google Sites for free web hosting?


Yes, you can password protect your website created with Google Sites by using the "Page level permissions" feature. You can assign specific users or groups access to individual pages, or the entire website.

How do I publish my website created with Google Sites for free web hosting?


You can publish your website created with Google Sites by clicking the "Publish" button in the top right corner of the editor. You can choose to make your website public or limit access to specific users or groups.

Can I integrate Google Analytics with my website created with Google Sites for free web hosting?


Yes, you can integrate Google Analytics with your website created with Google Sites by adding the tracking code to the HTML box gadget.

Are there any mobile-responsive templates available with Google Sites for free web hosting?


Yes, Google Sites offers mobile-responsive templates that automatically adjust to fit different screen sizes and devices.

Can I create a multi-language website using Google Sites for free web hosting?


Yes, you can create a multi-language website using Google Sites by creating separate pages for each language and using the "Translations" feature to link them together.

How do I backup my website created with Google Sites for free web hosting?


You can backup your website created with Google Sites by exporting it as an HTML file, which includes all of your content and media files. You can also backup your website by using Google Drive to download a copy of your site's file.

Adding a Domain to your Free Google Sites Website is easy.


The Domain name will cost your at least $12 a year if you buy it from Google domains. 

If you are using your own domain name, you will not have to pay for Hosting on Google Sites.

Saturday, March 17, 2007

Build a Free Blog

How to Build a Free Blog

What is a Blog?

Wikipedia defines a blog as a "user generated website where entries are made in Journal style and displayed in reverse Chronological order." (Newest entries show up on top). A typical blog will contain text, images, and lots of links. Many people use a blog as a chronicle or diary.

Building a free Blog from Blogger.com is very easy.

Blogger.com is a division of Google. You need a Google account to create a free blog on blogger.com but it is easy to get a google account.  Sign up for a Gmail account andy you will automatically have a Google account.

Login to Blogger

Once you have your google account you can either go directly from your google email account by clicking on the "more" button above the search window or going to http://www.blogger.com/ and signing in with your google handle and password.  

Do a Google search for Blogger and if you are signed into your account you will go directly to your Blogger account.

Next you will have to sign up for Blogger.

Then you name your first blog. Don't worry you can build as many blogs as you want so the name of your first blog doesn't matter. I normally name the blog and try to use the same name as the blog address. 

Your blog address will have .blogspot.com after the name of your blog. I just built a blog for this article called http://buildafreeblog.blogspot.com/. I chose the Sand Dollar template. 

I named it "Build a Free Blog".

What is a blog good for? It is a really easy way to put information on the web for anyone to access.

You can put family pictures or plans for a family event.  You can put non critical business information up easily accessed by anyone in the company.  You can have several people with the rights to modify or add posts to the blog.

You can put up your garden club information and easily spread the blog address for anyone to view.

You can put the schedule and meeting place for the Weekly Mountain Bike Ride.  You can post pictures of the group ride last weekend.

It is a really easy format to post information and the last post will come up first.  You can specify one post to always be on top if you like.

Domain Names and Free Blogger Hosting

Adding a Domain name to your Blog.  This has become very easy with Google Domain names.  I recently purchased the domain  Your Credit Questions.com  from Google.  It was very easy to apply the domain name to the blog I had been building for a while.  The Google Domain I purchased is $12 per year.

It is still free blog hosting for my blog even with my own Domain name.  I don't have a $5 a month hosting bill like I would with anywhere else I have my blog hosted.