1. How To Make A Quikmap With Images and Text.

2. Go to the site: www.quikmaps.com and sign in. (Create an account if required.)

3. Select the link 'Make a new map'

4. Type the required location in the box then click on Go. You may be asked to select a specific location from a list.

5. Use the slider tool at the side to zoom in or out until the resembles the correct area.

6. Drag and drop a marker onto the quikmap.

7. Click on the marker and the 'marker info' box will appear. Type in the desired text.

8. To add images you need a flickr account with pictures uploaded. If you have this move to the next slide. If not create an account at www.flickr.com an upload images.

9. Select 'Your Photos' in Flickr. Click on the appropriate picture.

10. Select 'All Sizes' from above picture.

11. Above the picture are various sizes. Select the size required. A preview will appear of the image's actual size.

12. Below the image is the HTML code. Select all by clicking in the box then pressing 'ctrl-C' to copy.

13. Go back to your Quikmap and click in marker info box at the start or end of the text already inserted. Paste the HTML code by pressing 'ctrl-V'. Close 'marker info' box when complete.

14. Give the map a title and add some description. Click on 'save it' when complete.

15. The next screen will inform you that the map was successfully created. Click on the link to view the map.

16. To place map in you blog select 'on your site' at the top of the map.

17. There are various options that can be set for your quikmap at the right-hand side. Once all options are set select all the HTML code in the box below and copy.

18. Open a new post at your blog and insert paste the HTML code. View my map at: http:radiohigh-djs.blogspot.com