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BLOGGING

BLOGGING. What Is It?. Blogs are found on the Internet. The term “blog” is short for web log. A blog is a series of entries, or posts created by someone, stored in chronological order, are searchable, and allows readers to comment on your content.

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BLOGGING

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  1. BLOGGING What Is It? • Blogs are found on the Internet. • The term “blog” is short for web log. • A blog is a series of entries, or posts created by someone, stored in chronological order, are searchable, and allows readers to comment on your content. • The first “blogger” was a man named Dave Winer and his blog Scripting News has been in existence since 1994; you can find it at www.scripting.com. HENDERSON COUNTY LIBRARIES, NC Presented by Michele von Boeck

  2. BLOGGING Why Blog? • To share information • Personal – blog as a journal • Professional – blog as a product • As part of their work • Journalists – blogs as news outlets • Businesses – blogs as advertising HENDERSON COUNTY LIBRARIES, NC Presented by Michele von Boeck

  3. BLOGGING Blog Examples: • BuzzMachine by Jeff Jarvis: http://www.buzzmachine.com/ • a blog by a journalist, expressing his opinions on the latest news stories. • Library of Congress Blog: http://www.loc.gov/blog/ • example of a government entity using the blog format to make public their events. HENDERSON COUNTY LIBRARIES, NC Presented by Michele von Boeck

  4. BLOGGING Blog Examples: • Simms Real Estate Blog: http://blog.ssimms.com/ • example of a business using the blog format to both advertise and communicate with potential customers. • CassandraRea Blog: http://coachcassandra.wordpress.com/ • example of a blog in transition – rather unusual! This person is transitioning her business blog into a personal blog. HENDERSON COUNTY LIBRARIES, NC Presented by Michele von Boeck

  5. BLOGGING How to find Blogs Blog Search Services • Blog Search Engine: www.blogsearchengine.com • Google Blog Search: www.blogsearch.google.com • Technorati: www.technorati.com HENDERSON COUNTY LIBRARIES, NC Presented by Michele von Boeck

  6. BLOGGING How to Blog Getting Your Blog Online Sign up with one of these free services: • WordPress: http://wordpress.com • Blogger (Blog Spot): http://blogger.com • VOX: http://www.vox.com HENDERSON COUNTY LIBRARIES, NC Presented by Michele von Boeck

  7. BLOGGING Some Things to Know • Blog hosting services require registration. • The Permissions settings are very important for managing comments and who can/cannot view your blog. • It is possible to include pictures, videos, and podcasts in your blog. HENDERSON COUNTY LIBRARIES, NC Presented by Michele von Boeck

  8. BLOGGING Blog Demonstration: • TECH KNOT BLOG http://techknot.blogspot.com/ • Register • Set-up • Create posts • Manage comments HENDERSON COUNTY LIBRARIES, NC Presented by Michele von Boeck

  9. BLOGGING Q & A HENDERSON COUNTY LIBRARIES, NC Presented by Michele von Boeck

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