Here is a visual Step-by-Step Guide to get you started. All of the images below are what you will be seeing on your screen during registration for your own Blog here at CPO.
Your first step is to sign up!
You’ll be taken to our sign up page:
- This is where you will choose your Blog Username which will also be in your Blog address. For example, if you choose ‘abc123mom” as your Blog Username your Blog address will be http://blog.canadianparents.com/abc123mom
- Be sure to choose something that will be easy for you to remember as this username can not be changed.
** Also remember to double check your email address and be sure that it is correct, as your activation code will be emailed to it.
Gimme a Blog! is already selected for you here. If you don’t want to have a Blog, but would like to comment on other CPO Blogs make sure you select Just a username, please option.
- Next Click Submit
- The next field is your Blog Name. Your Blog Name will appear at the top of page headers etc. You do have the option to change this if needed at a later date.
- The next selection is whether you want your Blog Public or Private. If you choose a Private Blog, it will be only visible to those you give the address to. It will not be featured in CPO’s Blogger List or to any visitors to CPO.
- Once you have clicked “Submit” a confirmation email will be sent to you with an activation link.
You will have 2 days to to activate your Blog. If it is not activated within this time frame the registration will be reset.
- Click on the activation link in your email and you’ll be brought to this page
- Now you can click Login and you’ll be prompted to Login:
Congratulations, you’ve just created your very own CPO Blog! Remember to check out the Quick Tour- Admin Panel for more tips! If you have any questions you can also post them at our Board & Blog Help Message Board.