Creating a blog can be an exciting journey, especially when you get to showcase your photography skills. Today, we’ll go through the steps to build an Edublog website. This site will be your personal portfolio where you can share your best photographs and reflect on your learning process. Let’s get started!

Create an Edublogs Account

First things first, you need to create an account on Edublogs. Follow these steps to get started:

1. Go to ilovetoteach101.com/: Open your browser and type in ilovetoteach101.com/.
2. Sign Up: Click on the “Sign Up” button. Use your school email address to create your account. It’s important to use your school email for this educational purpose.
3. Complete the Registration: Follow the prompts to complete the registration. You will need to choose a username and password, so pick something you will remember.

Choose a Theme

Now that you have your account, it’s time to choose a theme for your website. The theme will determine how your website looks, so choose one that is simple and clean, perfect for showcasing your photographs.

1. Browse Themes: Once logged in, go to the dashboard and click on “Appearance” and then “Themes.”
2. Select a Theme: Browse through the available themes and select one that appeals to you. A simple, minimalist theme often works best for photography websites.

Set Up Your Site

Next, let’s set up your website with a title and a tagline.

1. Title: Click on “Settings” and then “General.” Enter the title of your website. For this project, you could use “My Photography Portfolio.”
2. Tagline: In the tagline field, you could enter “Capturing the World Through My Lens.” This gives visitors a sense of what your website is about.

Customize Your Theme

Now it’s time to make your website truly yours by customising it.

1. Colours and Fonts: Go to “Appearance” and then “Customise.” Here, you can change the colours and fonts to match your style. Choose colours that complement your photographs and fonts that are easy to read.
2. Layout: Adjust the layout to suit your needs. Make sure it’s clean and uncluttered so that your photos stand out.

Create YOUR Pages

Your website needs a few essential pages. Let’s create them now.

1. Home Page: Go to “Pages” and click “Add New.” Title this page “Home” and write a brief introduction about yourself and your photography journey. Share what inspires you and what you hope to achieve with your photography.
   
2. Blog Page: Create another new page titled “Blog.” This is where you will post your photography experiments and write-ups.
   
3. About Me Page: Add a new page titled “About Me.” This page will introduce who you are.

Home Page

Create new page.

Title the new page – whatever you like

Write something to welcome visitors to your site – Example:

“Welcome to My Photography Portfolio! My name is [Your Name], and I am in Year 10. I love taking photos of the world around me. Photography helps me show the beauty I see every day.

I got my first camera when I was 13 years old. Since then, I have learned a lot about taking pictures. I like to capture the way light shines on things, the bright colours in nature, and the stories behind each photo.

On this website, I will share my best photos with you. Each picture has a story to tell. I hope you enjoy looking at my work and feel inspired to see the world in new ways.

Thank you for visiting my site. Please look at my blog for more about my photography tasks and see my best work in my portfolio. I would love to hear what you think!”

Then, on the left index of the dashboard, go to settings, then in the drop down choose reading, then add the URL of your Home page, to the posts settings.

Here is a link to my home page.

Save YOUR new HOME page.

Then, on the left index of your dashboard, go to settings, then in the drop down choose reading, then add the URL of your HOME page, to the home page settings.

Now Create YOUR Blog Page

Create new page.

Title the new page – Blog

Save the new page.

Then, on the left index of the dashboard, go to settings, then in the drop down choose reading, then add the URL of your Blog page, to the posts page settings.

Here is my Skinny’s Art Blog page.

Now Create YOUR About Page

Create new page.

Title the new page – About Me

Write something about yourself – Example:

“Hello! My name is [Your Name], and I am in Year 10. I love taking photos and sharing them with others. Here, you can learn a little about me and my passion for photography.

My Journey: I started taking photos when I got my first camera at 13. Since then, I have been learning and exploring photography. It is more than a hobby for me; it is a way to show how I see the world.

What Inspires Me: I get inspired by the way light and shadows play together, the bright colours in nature, and the stories behind each moment. I like taking pictures of flowers, city streets, and landscapes. Each photo captures something special.

My Goals: I want to inspire others to see the beauty around them. I aim to keep learning new techniques and improving my skills. My goal is to build a portfolio that shows my growth and tells interesting stories through photos.

Thank You: Thank you for visiting my site and looking at my photos. Your support and feedback mean a lot to me. You can connect with me through my blog or social media. Let’s share the beauty of the world through photography!”

Here is my About page

Save YOUR ‘about me’ page.

Create your Navigation MENU

1: Go to the Menus Section

• On the left side of the dashboard, find ‘Appearance’ and hover over it.
• Click on ‘Menus’ in the drop-down options that appear. This is where you’ll set up your navigation menu.

2: Create a New Menu

• At the top of the Menus page, you’ll see a tab that says ‘create a new menu.’ Click on it.
• Enter a name for your menu in the space provided. You can name it something like ‘Main Menu’ or ‘Top Navigation.’
• Click the ‘Create Menu’ button to start adding items to your menu.

3: Add Items to Your Menu

• You’ll see options like Pages, Posts, Custom Links, and Categories on the left side of the Menu editor.
• To add a page, just check the box next to the page titles you want to include and then click ‘Add to Menu.’
• Shorten the title for the menu. (It will not change the title of the page).

4: Organise Your Menu

• Once items are added, you can drag and drop them to arrange the order they appear in the menu.
• To make a drop-down menu, drag an item slightly to the right under another item to make it a ‘sub-item’ or a child item.

5: Set Menu Location

• Scroll down to the bottom of the menu editor page, where you’ll see ‘Menu Settings.’
• Check the box for where you’d like the menu to appear, like ‘Primary Menu,’ which is usually found at the top of your site.

6: Save Your Menu

• Click the ‘Save Menu’ button on the right side to save all the changes you’ve made.

Publish Your Site

You’re almost there! It’s time to make your site live.

Publish: Click on “Publish” at the top of your dashboard. Your site is now live!