ppt on introduction to blogging
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HENDERSON COUNTY LIBRARIES, NCPresented by
Michele von Boeck
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What Is It?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, NCPresented by
Michele von Boeck
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Why Blog?Why Blog?
To share informationPersonal – blog as a journal
Professional – blog as a product
As part of their workJournalists – blogs as news outlets
Businesses – blogs as advertising
HENDERSON COUNTY LIBRARIES, NCPresented by
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Blog Examples: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, NCPresented by
Michele von Boeck
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Blog Examples: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, NCPresented by
Michele von Boeck
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How to find BlogsHow to find BlogsBlog Search Services
Blog Search Engine: www.blogsearchengine.com
Google Blog Search:
www.blogsearch.google.com
Technorati: www.technorati.com
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Michele von Boeck
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How to BlogHow 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
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Some Things to KnowSome 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.
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Michele von Boeck
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Blog Demonstration:Blog Demonstration:TECH KNOT BLOG
http://techknot.blogspot.com/ Register
Set-up
Create posts
Manage comments
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