How to Post Photos From Flickr On Your Blog

Flickr is a rich resource for bloggers and photo enthusiasts alike. Choose from your own photographs in an easy-to-browse format to enrich your blog, add visual interest and even increase your blog's traffic. With the newest creative licensing laws and easy ways to contact Flickr users, you'll be able to find a wealth of photos that can boost your blog in a flash.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Digital camera

Sign Into Flickr Using Your Yahoo Account

1. Enter the Flickr home page and and click on the "Sign Up!" button (see Resources below).
2. Enter your Yahoo ID! and password in the specified fields.
3. Click the "Sign In" button to enter your Flickr account.

Get a Flickr Blog

4. Select "Your Account" from the drop-down box from the 'You' button on any Flickr page.
5. Click on the "Extending Flickr" link.
6. Choose the link "Configure Your Flickr-To-Blog" settings.
7. Click on the "Set Up Your Blog" link.
8. Choose your personal blog type from the drop-down box and click on the "Next" button to continue.
9. Click on the "Head Over To Google Now" button to authorize posting to your beta blog and click on the "Grant Access" button.
10. Select your blog from the drop-down box.
11. Click the "Next" button.
12. Review your blog settings by reviewing the URL and blog name.
13. Click on the "All Done" button to finish.

Search for Your Photos

14. Type your keywords in the field marked "Search Everyone's Photos."
15. Click on the "Search" button.
16. Organize your results by clicking on one of the following links: "Most Relevant," "Most Recent" or "Most Interesting."

Post Photos to Your Blog

17. Double click the thumbnail of your chosen photo. You can also select a photograph from your own album by clicking the "Your Photos" link on your main account page.
18. Click on the "Blog This" button and select the blog from the drop-down box below.
19. Type your title in the "Title" field and your blog entry in the "Your Post" feature.
20. Click on the "Post Entry" button to post the photograph to your blog.

Tips & Warnings

• Sign up for a blog ahead of time if you want to simplify this process.
• Always choose a password carefully when signing up for new accounts online. Use a tricky combination of letter and numbers to protect your security.