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Got Blog?. Lois Ann Scheidt lscheidt@indiana.edu Blog: Professional-Lurker.com (http://www.professional-lurker.com). What is a blog?. A blog is a frequently updated webpage where entries are usually made in reverse chronological order. Blogs are different from traditional homepages.
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Got Blog? Lois Ann Scheidt lscheidt@indiana.edu Blog: Professional-Lurker.com (http://www.professional-lurker.com)
What is a blog? • A blog is a frequently updated webpage where entries are usually made in reverse chronological order.
Blogs are different from traditional homepages • In that, a blog • usually has dated entries • older entries remain available • blogs are MUCH easier to use
Could I have a blog? • You could if: • You have something to say, share, or show to others. • You want that something available on the web, either to everyone or to a few people.
But what can I do with a blog? Sit back and be amazed!
You could have an online journal/diary • Student life http://www.livejournal.com/users/shift_in_a_star • Parenting http://www.bloggingbaby.com/entry/1234000183035055
You could share your opinions on matters that interest you • Entertainment http://lawrenkmills.mu.nu • Politics http://inpolitico.blogspot.com • Higher Ed http://www.moodeuce.blogspot.com
You could share your photographs • People http://www.fourteenplacestoeat.com • Critters http://www.randombanner.com
WOW! How do I get a blog? Wait a second we have one more thing to discuss first.
Online Security • What do you want to talk about? Or How personal is too personal? • Guarding your personal information
NOW how do I get a blog? • There are three ways to host a blog: • Sites you maintain or • Low cost sites OR • Free sites
Free blogging sites • Blogger http://www.blogger.com • Diaryland http://www.diaryland.com • LiveJournal http://www.livejournal.com
Now you can Get blogging!