Ok, admittedly, I feel a little embarrassed at asking this question, but how do you use the DNN Blog module?  Is there a tutorial somewhere that I can read?

Now before you rake me over the coals or belittle me for something so uncomprehensively simple, I'm going to outline what I've been able to do, and what I haven't.  I'm also going to outline what I'm confused out.

I've never blogged or had a blog before so I have no real concept of how to use it.

Here is what I've been able to do:

• Add the Blog module to a page
• Add a Blog
• Add an entry to a blog
• Add another entry to the same blog
• That's it!

Here's what I'm confused about:

• What are all the Blog modules that are loaded?  I can understand some, like the main one to add a Blog and the Calendar and search modules.
• How do I add a new Blog for a completely new subject?  There was an Add New Blog selection on one of the modules but after I selected that and added a new blog and entry, the Blog was no where to be found, and the selection to Add a New Blog was also gone.

If I have a Blog page as a secondary page, how can I add a module on my home page that shows the listing of blogs and entries in my Blog?

Any pleasant help will be appreciated.  Slams will just be childish.

Thanks.

I have to agree - I've been blogging for a while - (that's probably what gets me into hot water sometimes)

Writing a blog is painful for some, and for others, often misinterpreted since you are sharing information in only written context which really only tells part of the story. Sometimes I like to write about the experiences I've had with DNN which I think might have helped a few people along the way - and to give an honest appraisal about the application.

There are several sites and books around too that I've noticed and can give you further insight to how blogging can work for business http://www.debbieweil.com/ this is a good website to get you some ideas, in fact, a snippet from her blogs shows the following -

Nina,

Thanks for the information.  I've looked at dasBlog and others, but I was hoping to have as much of a complete DNN experience as possible.

My primary issue with the DNN Blog module was more technical, as in how do I actually create and maintain blogs in DNN, not so much using blogs in general.

I've also heard many people refer to Ventrian, but again, I would rather not pay for a third party module if I can just figure out how to use the one that's available. I have no problem with paying for something that works and is outstanding, but my blogging needs are more "hobbyish" than necessary.  So for that reason I'll just try for the time being to stick with the DNN blog module.

But it's enlightening to know that I'm not the only one having an issue with the DNN blog module.

Thanks.

King Wilder