Tumblr is a micro-blogging platform that is mainly used to create short blog entries. Much of the content shared on Tumblr is image-based, in fact, photographs make up 42% of original content posted.
How to setup a Tumblr account
- Go to Tumblr http://tumblr.com.
- Click “Sign up”. Fill in the 3 blank boxes.
- Enter your email address.
- Choose a password.
- Create a name for your Tumblr blog (URL).
- Follow the prompts to complete registration.
- Tumblr will recommend blogs based on your interests.Take a look at the lifeguard librarian’s list of libraries and librarians on Tumblr.
- From the dashboard you will be able to create your own blog entries.
- Don’t forget to send Mia the link to your newly created blog.
How to create a new post
- Click on the text icon “Aa”
- Enter a title for your post
- Write your entry in the post box
- Click “Create Post” when you you have finished
- The dashboard icons allow you to add photo’s, links, audio or video
How to edit a post
- Select “Posts” from the right-hand side menu.
- Your published posts will appear. Select “Edit” from the post box.
- Edit your post. Click “Save Changes”.
Take a look at the “The Lively Morgue” Tumblr page and watch this great video about the way The New York Times is using Tumblr to promote its archives .