Lesson 1:Lesson 1: Introduction to BlogsIntroduction to Blogs

What is a Blog?What is a Blog? The Technical DefinitionThe Technical Definition

What is a Blog?What is a Blog?

A web application which contains periodic time-stamped posts on a common webpage.

These posts are often but not necessarily in reverse chronological order. Such a website would typically be accessible to any Internet user.

What is a Blog?What is a Blog? The Social DefinitionThe Social Definition

What is a Blog?What is a Blog?

A blog is a personal diary, a daily pulpit, a collaborative space, a political soapbox, a breaking-news outlet, a collection of links or even your own private thoughts.

What is a Blog?What is a Blog?

That means the social definition of a blog is still evolving, shaped by themillions of bloggers that create new content for the web.

“Your blog is whatever you want it to be.”

Why do we blog?Why do we blog?

- it’s an outlet- an exercise- an alternative form of communication/media- engage in social conversation- it levels the playing field- to leverage our influence- for transparency- adds personal touch / human face

Check the “Why we blog?” podcastCheck the “Why we blog?” podcast

Why do you blog?Why do you blog?