How to Create a Family Blog Web Page

On a family blog web page the responsibility for the site's upkeep is in the hands of the entire family. Each family member has access to the site and can update the site at his leisure. There are a number of family blog website prototypes to choose from. Each has different features and provides different options for keeping the website relevant to the family members. For extended families as well as nuclear families that live far apart these family blogs are a wonderful tool.

Things You'll Need

  • Internet access
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Instructions

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      Do a web search for family blog hosts. These sites host family blogs, usually for free, where people set up their family blog web page. These sites allow the family blog creator to share a password with as many family members as she wishes. All of these family members can then share pertinent information.

      Look at the format of each family blog web page to see which one will suit the family blog. Some sites have sample family blog web pages. Look at them to get an idea of how that host's family blog web page can look.

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      Look for the basic functions which should be included in a family blog web page:

      * Ability to upload photos
      * Ability to communicate information through blogging, documents and shared files
      * Ability to share events through a shared calendar
      * Ability to discuss various issues through a discussion board

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      Make sure that the family blog can be password protected so only individuals who are invited to the blog page can open it.

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      Check to see if videos can be uploaded to the blog web page. This feature is available on some family blog web pages and is very useful.

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      Consider how to moderate a forum or message board if one is included in the family blog site. Every family has its curmudgeons. In addition, there are often family members who would welcome the chance to settle old scores on a public forum. Don't allow a message board or forum to go up on the family web page unless it is being monitored by one of the more level-headed family members.

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      Register with the family blog web page host that the blog project initiator chooses.

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      Set up the blog page. Upload pictures and start posting.

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      Invite family members to join the family blog page. Ask several key family members to help keep it up-to-date with fresh material.

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      List family members' birthdays and other family events on the blog's calendar. Encourage family members to keep the calendar updated.