Blogging: The new obsession

Why have we become obsessed with blogs?

• Dlisted is a blogging site which was created in 2003.Michael K, the creator, blogs about celebrities using crude humour to engage his audiences. The site is aimed at who will not find the material offensive. It has over a million views a day!

So what is a blog?

A blog is a personal diary which you can update daily . It can be about anything as there are no rules.

A blog is basically your own website where you can write or post pictures and videos. Underneath posts, viewers

can comment or email the blogger if they want to share a opinion or have anything questions etc.

Blogs have shaped the web, shaken up topics and have allowed millions of people to voice opinions and connect

with others all by pushing a few keys.

Different types of blogs

• Personal blogsSome people like to blog about experiences, events,

themselves or even to whinge. • Corporate or businessMost companies use blogs for communication around the

work place.• Genre and topics Anything• Media typeVideos , pictures etc

Why are we obsessed?

• In today’s society we have become obsessed with what other people are up to and what they like. Whether it’s a celebrity, friend, stranger or relative. Reading a blog is basically reading someone’s diary depending on the content.

Why do we read blogs?

• To keep up to date with what’s happening• Keep up to date with someone’s personal life,

whether it is a celebrity, friend or a stranger• Find information• Curious to know other opinions

• Entertaining• A way to pass time

Why do WE Blog?• Express how we feel• To promote certain things• Reveal or Pass on information

• Blogs can be kept as:• An online diary• An editorial• A story• An update• Or Absolutely anything!

Advantages

• Easy access• Easy way to have your own website• Easy to create and maintain• It’s free!

• Find latest information• Updated very regularly

Disadvantages

• Can pass on rumours or fake information• Can cause drama/ disagreement• Can be offensive or innapropriate• May reveal unwanted information • Can contain spoilers

• Because a blog is so easy to set up you have to be careful what you write.

• It can also create a reputation

“You know, I'm going to let the name go and let it scurry out the school yard”Sourced from dlisted on 17/10/10

Promoting the site

• Dlisted gets viewers involved:• With competitions• Having them submit what they have seen,

favourite quotes or latest information• By Allowing comments and discussion

• Available to share with popular sites like twitter, facebook and myspace.

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