Introduction To Blogging

05/01/2023www.faalictacademy.com

Introduction to Blogging

Presenter: Mr. Faal


What is a Blog? Why Blog? Types of Blogs Popular blogging platforms Examples of Blogs How to create a blog Q & A

Contents


Blogs are found on the web. The term “blog” is short for “web log”.A blog is a series of entries, or posts created by someone, stored in chronological order, searchable via the internet, and allows readers to comment on your content.

What is a Blog?


To share information◦ Individuals create blogs to share

knowledge and expertise. ◦Some use it to create personal portfolio.

As part of their work◦Journalists use blogs as news channels.◦Businesses use blogs to advertise and

interact with their customers.

Why blog?


Personal BlogsCollaborative or Group BlogsMicroblogging

◦Twitter, FacebookCorporate and Organisational Blogs ◦For businesses and societies

Types of Blogs


WordPressBloggerTumblrWeebly

Popular blogging platforms


Examples of Blogs


Cnn.com


Bbc.com


Dailymail.com


Aljazeera.com


Observer.gm


Foroyaa.gm


How To Create A Blog


Step 1: Go to wordpress.com choose “Start a Blog”


Step 2: Click Get Started


Step 3: Choose a theme


Step 4: Choose a domain name (example:myblog.wordpress.com)


Step 5: Pick a free plan


Step 6: Create your account


Step 7: Wait while wordPress creates your blog


Step 8: Verify your email


WordPress Dashboard


WordPress Customiser


WordPress Social Connect


WordPress User Roles Administrator Author Editor Subscriber Contributor


WordPress Mobile App


Q & A


Thank You!

Introduction To Blogging

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