3. but…
…of the 133 million blogs tracked by Technorati…
…only 7.4 million have been updated in previous 120 days…
…meaning 95 percent of blogs are dormant….
…and there are still 7-10 million active blogs
15. Marked a time where news became PROFESSIONAL And PERSONAL
16. What is a Blog?
A website where entries (or posts) are
written in chronological order and
commonly displayed in reverse
chronological order
Accessible to any internet user
20. Top Reasons People Blog
The most popular reason that people blog is to keep friends
and family updated.
Bloggers also blog to get published or featured in traditional
media, to speak their minds, to connect with people, to share
expertise.
To enhance their resumes, attract clients and to make money.
21. Words To Know
a Blog
A typical blog combines text, images, video’s
and links to other blogs
A blog is basically a journal that is available on
the web, Published frequently
22. Words To Know
Blogger
someone who keeps a blog is a “blogger
A contributor to a blog or online journal
23. Words To Know
Blogging
The process of updating a blog is “blogging”
24. Blogging Tips
Do’s
• Write as though you are talking to someone
• Be interesting
• Include links to other blogs and websites
• Keep a list of ideas for future posts
• Post comments on other blogs
25. Blogging Tips
Dont’s
• Make the articles too long
• Forget to edit your article before posting it
• Use inappropriate or highly technical words
• personal information or company secrets on
your blog
