A Blog or 'Web log' is an online journal or diary where you can post news and updates on current affairs and personal interests. Visitors can read and comment on each post you make. This video will guide you through how to make a blog in under five minutes.

1. First, open the website builder from your MyFreeola Control Panel. If you have already created your website, you will be taken to the 'Site Overview' page. If not, you will first have to go through the initial startup wizard.

Building a blog with InstantPro is as simple as a few clicks of the mouse. To begin building any page, you need to select 'Create New Page' from the 'Site Overview' page.

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2. Next, select the 'blog' button to start making your blog page.

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On the following page you can type a Page Name and Heading Title for your blog page in the boxes provided. The Page Name that you provide is what your page will be called and linked to across your website, via your navigation menu. If you enter 'My Blog' as a Page Name, then this text will appear both in the URL (webpage address) and in your sites' navigation menu. The Heading Title that you enter will be at the top of your web browser, such as 'Welcome to My Blog at my Instant Website'.

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When you have filled the boxes, click 'Next Step'.

3. Visitors can leave comments on your blog. By default, comments are displayed automatically when submitted. Using the option at the top of the page, you can choose whether or not to approve comments before they are added to your blog.

For more information on visitors comments and moderating your blog, see the Managing your new Blog video.

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Then you can begin creating your first blog post! Simply type the Blog Title and add your content exactly like you do with any other page, using the text editor provided!

The title you enter here will be the main subject title for your blog post, so if you are writing about new RSS feature, you may wish to put something like "InstantPro RSS Feeds". The blog content that you enter is entirely down to you! What do you want to write about?

Many people use blogs to update the public on important events or news/updates. Others use blogs for posting about their lives, much like an online diary where people can respond. Many more use blogs to post funny pictures or jokes... As long as your blog doesn't contain potentially offensive material - you're free to write about what you wish. When you have finished, click the 'Finish' button.

4. Congratulations, your new blog is now complete and online! You can click view page to view your first blog post.

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Here it is, online and fully-functional! Remember that the appearance of your blog will depend on what colours and theme you apply to your site.

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Now that your blog is up and working, you will need to know how to use its features - moderating comments, editing blog posts and more. Please see the tutorial entitled 'Managing your new Blog'.