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.
BLOGGING Why Blog? To share information As part of their work Personal – blog as a journal Professional – blog as a product As part of their work Journalists – blogs as news outlets Businesses – blogs as advertising
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