HENDERSON COUNTY LIBRARIES, NC Presented by Michele von BoeckBLOGGING 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
HENDERSON COUNTY LIBRARIES, NC Presented by Michele von BoeckBLOGGING 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 BoeckBLOGGING Blog Examples: BuzzMachine by Jeff Jarvis: a blog by a journalist, expressing his opinions on the latest news stories. Library of Congress Blog: example of a government entity using the blog format to make public their events.
HENDERSON COUNTY LIBRARIES, NC Presented by Michele von BoeckBLOGGING Blog Examples: Simms Real Estate Blog: example of a business using the blog format to both advertise and communicate with potential customers. CassandraRea Blog: 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 BoeckBLOGGING How to find Blogs Blog Search Services Blog Search Engine: Google Blog Search: Technorati:
HENDERSON COUNTY LIBRARIES, NC Presented by Michele von BoeckBLOGGING How to Blog Getting Your Blog Online Sign up with one of these free services: WordPress: Blogger (Blog Spot): VOX:
HENDERSON COUNTY LIBRARIES, NC Presented by Michele von BoeckBLOGGING 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 BoeckBLOGGING Blog Demonstration: TECH KNOT BLOG Register Set-up Create posts Manage comments
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