Here's a quick-start guide on how to start your very own koi blog, right here at KoiFreaks.com:

Firstly, you need to be a member of the KoiFreaks.com Forums!

If you are not yet a member, you can sign-up for free here!

Secondly, you need to be logged-in!

Click on your user name at the top right-hand side of this page.

A drop down menu will appear.

Click where it says "Manage Blogs"

Check the box to say that you have understood and accept the terms and conditions.

Click on "Next"

Give your blog a name and a description.

Leave the Blog type as "Local Blog" and then click finish!

You are in! :)

Publishing your first blog entry:

When you make your first blog entry, it comes-up by default as a "Draft" entry. This means that only you or one of the Forums Administrators can actually view the entry. (This just gives you the chance to correct any glaring errors before your blog entry goes live on public view.) In order to publish the entry, click on "Options" and then select "Publish Entry"

If you want to, you can make the default for any further entries as "Published," rather than "Draft" by clicking on your user name, (top right-hand corner of the page,) when you are logged in to the Forums.

For more information on setting-up a blog, you can refer to the Forums Help Files

If you need any further help or information on any aspect of using this website, please don't hesitate to contact any of the site administrators for assistance.