SciTech Class of 2011- BLOG SET UP

Getting Started

Step 1: Set up a Google account

• Go to https://www.google.com/accounts/
• Fill out the information needed
• You don't need a Gmail account. However, Gmail is awesome and it's a good time to ditch that unprofessional ghettoboi619@whatever.com that you love so much.
• Make your account name professional; use your first and last name so we know who you are.
• REMEMBER YOUR PASSWORD! Find a way to record it so you will have it next year.

Step 2: Join our Google group

• Make sure you are logged into your Google account.
• Go to http://groups.google.com/group/scitech2011
• Click the apply for this group link
• Use your FIRST name and LAST initial (Example: SaraD) for your nickname so we know who you are. If you do not use your FIRST name/ LAST initial, we will deny your access

Step 3: Become a follower of the blog.

• Make sure you are (still) logged into your Google account.
• Go to: http://scitech2011.blogspot.com/
• Scroll down and to the right and click on the "Follow" button. Use your professional account to follow the blog.

Step 4: Create your blog.

• You are still signed into your Google account, right? Okay, good, make sure you are.
• Go to http://www.blogger.com/
• Set up your blog
• You blog title should be professional; your name should be fine.
• Your blog address should be SciTechFirstnameLastname.blogspot.com
• (ex.: SciTechJonMikulanis.com)

Step 5: Add your counselor's email as a BlogSend address.

• This will send us an email as soon as you post.
• Click Customize in the upper right hand part of the window
• Click the Settings tab, then click email and mobile.
• In the BlogSend Address box add: amurphy@sandi.net