Self-Promotion by Utilizing BlogsJose VazquezA33845229

Brief History on Blogging

•In 1997 the term weblog was created

•In 1999 Peter Merholz broke the word down to “we blog”

•Creating the words blog and blogger

Types of Blogs

•Genre (political, travel, sports, music)

•Device (mobile phones, PDA, called moblog)

•Personal (individual)

• Corporate (promoting the business)

Blog Hosting

Many people are concerned about using blogs because ofThe annual fee that they must pay. Especially with the currentEconomic issues , most think that a blog is uneccesary. Hower,There are many hosts that allow a blog site to be posted for free.

Blog Hosting

Examples of Free Blog Hosts• Blogger• Xanga• LiveJournal• Wordpress• Tumblr• Weebly

Blog Hosting Cont.

More Examples of Free Blog Hosts• Blog.com• Thoughts• Experience Projects• Free – Blog – It

Create a Buzz

• Every business wants more traffic to their website

• Creates more popularity about the business

• Most individuals want to be known and want more popularity toward their name in the business world (Actor, Athlete, Lawyer, or Realtor), people want to be known in order to be successful in nearly whatever market they may be a part of.

Creating Your Blog

•Find a Host• Some hosts cost a small amount• Some hosts can be found for free

• Make a creative name for your blog• The name should have a unique identity

• Your blog should be relatable to you• Make sure the site has your own image

• The name and text within your blog should all be

relatable to you

• That way browsers can easily locate your blog

Creating Your Blog

Creating Your Blog

• Make your blog interesting• Use creative and fresh terminology

• Use different kinds of media

• Add photos, videos, and other interesting yet

relatable media

Insightful Hints

• Read other business blogs and create a network

• Don’t write a novel, keep it brief, interesting, and informative

Insightful Hints

•Don’t just try and promote yourself. Give people professional hints, tips, and advice that will keep them wanting more and interested in your blog.

•Use words in your blog that can be associated with your business so that search engines will connect your blog and business site.

Conlusion

Do not be scared to try new things. When it comes to using online media it is important to innovative. Those who are not creative and do not try and say new things will be overlooked among the vast amount of online bloggers. Be unique and be yourself, experiment, and your online blogging will be successful. Share your profession, words, and thoughts to the world.

Self-Promotion by Utilizing Blogs

Jose VazquezA33845229

“The personal nature of the blog is what they find appealing”- Ethan G. Salwen