So I have received a few emails from participants on 8 of the 11 trips on login information. First of all, i would like to apologize for the lack of communication on my part. This is a process that once you know, is very easy, yet I have neglected to make sure you all understand the process. For that, let me express my apology for any frustration this may have caused.
If you already understand how to use this, then you disregard this post. If you are still having some trouble, then I am positive that this will help you out.
For this reason, I have created a short walkthrough that will clear up any problems you may have.
What I should have specified is that you don't have your own personal blog, but a team one. When you are on the "Expeditions" blog (this blog), go to the left-hand side on the blog. Under the name and photo of the trip, it will say "Home," "View All Blog Posts," "Update Alerts," and "Editor Login." Click "Editor login" and fill out your appropriate username and password.
Then you will be brought back to the main page and at the top you will see the options at the top. There will be "Home", "New Post", "Blog List", and "Edit Blog Categories." You want "New Post." "New Post" is this color and is the second from the left at the top of the screen. Click this button and it will transfer you to a page where it will give you the option to blog.
On this page, it will say "Add A New Post" and under will have a blank, white block that will allow you to type on it. This the "Body" or where you write what you want to communicate, so for example, "Your Bio." Slightly above this box is one small, but long box that says "Title." This is where you can make a title that you want to call your post. Then at the bottom is a little button that says "Save." Click this button and it will post your blog.
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Now let me be clear, since you are only on the field for around seven to eight weeks, you will not have your own blog. However if have your own blog (Xanga, WordPress, Blogspot, etc.), that is absolutely fine and encouraged. You will have a Team Blog that will be specifically for the field. This is not going to be your field blog. This blog is just for communication and community before your come down for training camp. A few weeks before you come down, we will be adding you to a new blog and letting you know that you are now an "Author" on it.
Hopefully, this will help clear up any issues you may have. If not, feel free to email me ([email protected]) and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
I also appreciate the communication and the emails because it is solid feedback for me and I welcome your comments and constructive criticism. Thanks.
–Nick
