So it occurred to me one day that I back-up my computer (somewhat regularly), but how can I back-up my blog? I searched a little bit online & actually didn't come up with much, so I let it go...but the thought kept nagging at me that I would be heartbroken to lose everything if something should happen to Blogger. Then one day, quite by accident, while I was searching for blog design tutorials that I noticed a banner at The Cutest Blog on the Block advertising blog books from SharedBook
I clicked on it and in less than 5 minutes my "Blog Book" was created, ordered & on its way to me! Wow, simple, fast and totally user friendly! You can order the books in hardcover, softcover or a .pdf file. I chose softcover because it was bit less expensive.
I have created several digital photo albums before and I love those, too. But while they take (me) hours & hours to create, to get the right layout and add the journaling, etc...this was faster than fast! I just entered my blog address & it automatically imported it all! I chose a cover picture, typed a dedication page & was done! Have I mentioned that it was fast, and easy?? You can also choose to just use certain posts if you prefer, so I will do this next time when I make a book for the next 6 or so months.
So if you've been looking for a way to enjoy your Blog in printed form, give it a try! Or if you have other suggestions on ways to preserve your blog in printed or digital form, please share!! I would still like to know how to back-up my blog on my computer.
And please excuse the bad photos of my blog book taken in the front seat of my car with assorted kids toys used to prop it up...right after I received the book in the mail, my mom wanted to take it on her trip to visit family, so I had to take a couple of really quick photos!
6 comments:
How fun for you, Melanie! I would love to see it in person. I have been working on my "Beautiful Blog Books" idea for a few months now... I have a blog and Etsy shop set aside for when I am ready to launch in the next few weeks. I plan to offer custom blog books with beautiful backgrounds and layouts. (I am actually working on one right now!)I'll also have the capability to provide the blog owner with a link that can be shared so that others can order copies of the finished books, too. I am excited to get it going. You are SO right that your blog should be backed up! Blessings!!!
Terri! That is so cool & I cannot wait until you launch that new business! I will gladly show you this book when I get it back from my mom. It is just plain inside & all of the photos are one size, so I can't wait to see what you will offer! Please keep me posted! Thanks!!
This is exactly what I didn't know I was looking for. Jeff was just asking me how I save my blog info and I shrugged and said that it is just always there. After a disapproving look from my ever prepared husband I have been meaning to put some thought into how to save it. Thanks for taking all the work out of it for me.
i am so glad you shared this melanie, i have been thinking about how to do this also and i have seen promos for the blog books! i might have to check it out and soon!!
blessings to you
Very cool - I need to do that!
I cannot wait to share this with others... Especially James. Thanks so much for researching this and for blogging on it.:)
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