Frequently Asked Questions
What should be included in a blog- what should the topic be?
Does it cost anything to create a blog with choseit?
How do I access the Terms Of Use of choseit?
What is the Privacy Policy of choseit?
What information do I need to create a free blog?
How do I know what my password is? What if I forget it?
Is there anything I am not allowed to include on my blog? Can I get banned?
How do I make my blog look unique?
How do I get people interested in my blog?
I regularly see RSS feeds on choseit, what are they?
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A blog, or weblog as they are sometimes known, is basically a person’s own individual web page where they can write about any topic they wish. It can be informative and factual, or personal and more like a diary. Blogs are sites that people update with entries they write themselves and are a chance for them to get their own expertise and opinions out there to be seen. Normally in chronological order, with the latest entry first, blogs are a great way to get out there and have your own outlet without having to find and purchase your own personal website. They are organised and easy to read, and the posts can be categorised according to the kind of theme that they fit in to. Usually with archives for each month, you can access every blog post you have every written with ease and use it as your own personal journal, an outlet for your opinions or a way to get a message or valuable information across. You can create a free blog with choseit and get started, you will see from the various templates available to you what the typical layout of a blog is, and this may help you to understand further.
What should be included in a blog- what should the topic be?
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The answer to this is simple: whatever you want. A blog is a very personal thing and can be exactly what you want it to be. You should generally try and pick a theme or purpose and stick to it, but can do whatever you like within this. Blogs that are used as a diary of your life can obviously have anything included as content, but a blog about a specialist niche should stick to its purpose. This means that if you write about stamp collecting, films or any specific topic or hobby, then you would probably be best not to veer off from this as people will want to see the type of information you usually give and not something completely random that you have thrown in. It is your blog though so you may do whatever you like.
Does it cost anything to create a blog with choseit?
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No, choseit.com offers everybody the chance to make their own unique blog completely free of charge. You can get our full guarantee that you can create a free blog on this site: no hidden costs, no fees for keeping the page up or anything like that. You will not be asked for any type of payment details at any point, so you can be assured that there is no way that choseit can get any money off of you. This is a service that is provided just because it can be. There is no need to charge, and so we keep it free for you.
How do I access the Terms Of Use of choseit?
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It is advisable to read our terms of use before you create a free blog with us. You should not sign up unless you are completely happy. Please follow the link here: http://choseit.com/terms-of-use/
What is the Privacy Policy of choseit?
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Choseit are careful to keep all bloggers details confidential and do not pass any private data on to a third party. We are not responsible for the details that you post on your own blog. Please find our Privacy Policy here, and be sure to read through it if you have the chance and before you create a free blog with us: http://choseit.com/privacy-policy/
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You can create a free blog by visiting the home page of choseit.com and looking on the left where you will see a ‘create your blog now’ section. It is really that easy. Before you sign up you should consider the theme of your blog and the sub-domain url you would like to give it. The name choseit was given to this site as it means that you can easily just have your own name as the sub-domain address, for example john.choseit.com. You can have anything you like though, and think of your own unique ideas to make sure you get something personal to you. Once you have clicked the link to sign up for a blog then you will just need to fill in 2 sections, a username and your e-mail address, and you will be up and running. Give your blog a unique title and get posting.
What information do I need to create a free blog?
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All you need is to come up with a username that exceeds four letters, and type in your e-mail address. The e-mail address is used in case we ever need to contact you to let you know anything important, and is the way that you get the password to your blog. Once you have done this then you will also be able to write in a title for your blog. This is all that is ever needed to be written in when creating your free blog.
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There are 2 ways to log in to your blog, and both are just as easy as each other. One way is to go to the home page and click the ‘sign in’ button you see, and the other is to type in the url of your blog and insert the words /wp-admin at the end. This would appear as follows: john.choseit.com/wp-admin. Once you either click the link or type in the address you will come up with the screen that you need to log in. Just fill in your username and password and you should get your own personal admin section up so you can write and manage your blog posts.
How do I know what my password is? What if I forget it?
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Your password will be sent to you when you create your blog. This will be received via e-mail, so please make sure that you double check you have typed this in correctly before you send off your details to us when you create a free blog. We recommend storing the e-mail in a folder for safe keeping, or writing your password down either in a file on your computer, or on some paper which you store in a safe place. If you lose your password then click the ‘Lost your password?’ link at the bottom of the login page and we will send you a new one once you fill in your e-mail address or username.
Is there anything I am not allowed to include on my blog? Can I get banned?
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Choseit let anybody create a free blog, but have certain criteria that we look for that we do not accept on our sub-domains. We regularly check our bloggers writing to ensure that it complies with our standards. We do not accept any adult or pornographic material as this would be unsuitable for younger viewers, and some may find it offensive. We are also aware that some blogs are set up purely as spam and have no valuable content to the reader. Any blog we deem to do this, or contain just copied content, will be at risk of being removed.
How do I make my blog look unique?
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With choseit you will not only be able to create a free blog, but also one that looks good and suits your personal style. We have a wide range of themes to choose from, so it is likely that many users will chose completely different ones, and so your blog looks unique. We only use quality themes that we feel look good and represent your blog in a positive way. If you cannot find a blog theme that you like within our collection then you can browse the internet to find one you do feel suits you. All you have to do then is contact us and give us the link, and we will try to put the theme up as soon as possible for you, as long as this is permitted by the creator. Please note that the theme you choose will then be added to our selection so others have the chance to use it too, as it is unfair not to do this.
How do I get people interested in my blog?
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To get people interested in your blog, you of course need good content which is interesting. This is not the be all and end all though, unfortunately. For people you do not know to find your blog through means such as the search engines, you will need to try and work on your blog’s SEO. This stands for search engine optimisation, and the better you are at this the higher your blog will rank when someone searches for a relevant term. As we at choseit try to provide you with the best possible service, we want to help you be successful in getting your blog noticed. In order to get the latest tips please look on the homepage for the main sites own daily posts which will tell you important information, as well as give you advice. Look under the SEO/Traffic Tips category for help with getting people interested in your blog. This can be found here: http://choseit.com/category/seo-traffic-tips/ or via the link from the homepage.
I regularly see RSS feeds on choseit, what are they?
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An RSS feed is available for the main content of choseit, as put up by the creator, and for the individual blogs. This RSS feed will show you all the latest updates and posts, and give you a short synopsis of what they say without you even having to do anything. The feed can appear on your homepage, and you will also be e-mailed with all the latest updates. This is a sure fire way to make sure that you do not miss out on anything that may be of interest to you. You can also keep up with the latest from your favourite choseit sub-domains by signing up for their individual feeds.
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You can make sure that you get all the latest tips that will help you when you want to create a free blog, and use it, by joining the RSS feed. There is a ‘subscribe to the blog’ section on the homepage, and all you have to do is write your e-mail address in the box and click ‘subscribe’. You will then get all the latest updates via your e-mail or homepage. This also works on each individual subdomain of choseit.
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You can provide support for choseit.com by displaying one of our banners and telling all of your friends about us. We are always looking to get new people to sign up so we increase the diversity and range of blogs that people can read on our site. Find our banners here: http://choseit.com/support-choseit-by-showing-our-banner/. We really appreciate each of our bloggers and viewers support so thank you.
