Using Offline Blog

 If you do not have an active internet connection, you can create blogs using a blog application and publish the blog whenever internet connectivity is available. There are several free offline blog editors available that can be downloaded and installed on the local computer such as: 

• Qumana 

• Windows Live Writer 

• Blog desk 

Qumana is a free blog application that is simple and easy to use. In this exercise, you will learn about using Qumana.

Launching Qumana 

• To launch Qumana, Click Start > Programs > Qumana > Qumana. 

• You can also Double-click on the Qumana icon on the desktop if available. You need an existing blog account to use with Qumana. In this exercise, you will learn to use your existing WordPress account with Qumana. Enter your WordPress blog address and Click Next. 

• A login window appears. You need to provide details of your WordPress account. However, if you wish to use it for other blog services, you need to enter appropriate details. Give the WordPress blog address in the Web address field. Enter the Username and password of the WordPress account. 

• Click Next > Finish If posts are already available in your blog, Qumana will download and display the existing blogs as well. To create a post, 

• Click New Post. 

• A window similar to the one below will be displayed 

Click Publish Post.