The What, Why, and How of BLOGS. What is a BLOG? A personal website or web page on which an individual records opinions, links to other sites, etc. on.

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The What, Why, and How of BLOGS

What is a BLOG? A personal website or web page on which an individual records opinions, links to other sites, etc. on a regular basis. A kind of diary where you can express your feelings, emotions, and share problems with your friends and the rest of world. Blogging is one of the fundamental social media practices–arguably the first widespread form of social media. Blogging is one important way in which people take part in conversations within their area of interest, establish their expertise, and construct an online identity.

Why BLOG? Gives you a chance to communicate: read and write Organize and present ideas effectively Teaches importance of paying attention to what you say and think Interests

BLOG Statistics 133 million blogs recorded since million blogs posted in the last 120 days 1.5 million blogs posted in the last 7 days 900,000 blog posts in 24 hours

How much do you BLOG?

How to BLOG? Most important factor of blogging… CHOOSE WHAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN Some suggestions: Social, Make-up, Fashion, Books, Music, Movies, Travel, Cooking, My Life, Cars, Amusement Parks, Education, Tennis, Skateboarding, Interior Design, and so much more! What are you blogging about? What blogs do you follow?

BLOGGER Helps Getting started with Blogger sson_images/lesson1113/blogger-start1.pdf sson_images/lesson1113/blogger-start1.pdf Blog Entries and Comments sson_images/lesson1113/blogger-entries.pdf sson_images/lesson1113/blogger-entries.pdf Blog Features sson_images/lesson1113/features.pdf sson_images/lesson1113/features.pdf

BLOG Reminders Always preview posts/comments before publishing Give useful and supportive comments