TECHNOLOGY

How can I link to a pdf or document from my blog?

 

Linking to a pdf or document is fairly simple and can be handy when you need to share guidelines, instructions, templates, etc.

Typepad

1. On your dashboard, click on the Control Panel tab.
2. Click on the Files tab.
3. In the box that says Upload New File, click the Browse button.
4. Find the file you would like to upload and click on it.
5. Click the Upload button.
6. In the list of files to the left, find the file you just uploaded and click on it. You will be taken to a new page with it’s own URL.
7. Copy this URL.
8. In your post, highlight the words you want to link to the pdf or document.
9. Click the Link button (looks like chainlink) and paste the URL of the document you uploaded in the box.
10. Save your work or publish.

OR

1. In the Compose Post tab of your editor, click the Download File button (looks like a piece of paper with an arrow pointing up; it is located to the right of the Insert Picture button).
2. Choose the file you want to link to.
3. Click Upload File. A link with the file name is inserted into your post.

Blogger
You can only upload pictures to your Blogger blog, you can’t upload documents or pdf files. However, there is a work-around. You can upload your document or pdf to a free host site such as scribd.com.
An account with scibd.com is free and allows you unlimited space for hosting your documents. This helpful online application walks you through uploading your documents and then sharing with your audience.

1. Create a free account with scribd.
2. Click the Upload Document button.
3. Click the title of the document you want to share. You will be taken to a new page where you can add descriptions, change the title of the document, add tags, etc.
4. Click the Publish button. You will be taken to a new page with that document.
5. Click on the Share icon above the document. It looks like this:
6. Copy the URL you are given.
7. Open Blogger and go to the post you want to edit. In your post, highlight the word(s) you want to link to the pdf or document.
8. Click the Link button (looks like chainlink over a globe) and paste the URL of the document you uploaded to scribd in the box.
9. Save your work or publish.

WordPress
Per your request, I was able to find some directions for WordPress users on how to do this too!