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What Is It?What Is It? Blogs are found on the Internet.

The term “blog” is short for web log.

A blog is a series of entries, or posts created by someone, stored in chronological order, are searchable, and allows readers to comment on your content.

The first “blogger” was a man named Dave Winer and his blog Scripting News has been in existence since 1994; you can find it at www.scripting.com.

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Why Blog?Why Blog?

To share informationPersonal – blog as a journal

Professional – blog as a product

As part of their workJournalists – blogs as news outlets

Businesses – blogs as advertising

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Blog Examples:Blog Examples:

BuzzMachine by Jeff Jarvis: http://www.buzzmachine.com/

a blog by a journalist, expressing his opinions on the latest news stories.

Library of Congress Blog: http://www.loc.gov/blog/ example of a government entity using the blog format to make public their events.

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Blog Examples:Blog Examples:

Simms Real Estate Blog: http://blog.ssimms.com/ example of a business using the blog format to both advertise and communicate with potential customers.

CassandraRea Blog: http://coachcassandra.wordpress.com/

example of a blog in transition – rather unusual! This person is transitioning her business blog into a personal blog.

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How to find BlogsHow to find BlogsBlog Search Services

Blog Search Engine: www.blogsearchengine.com

Google Blog Search:

www.blogsearch.google.com

Technorati: www.technorati.com

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How to BlogHow to Blog

Getting Your Blog Online

Sign up with one of these free services:

WordPress: http://wordpress.com

Blogger (Blog Spot): http://blogger.com

VOX: http://www.vox.com

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Some Things to KnowSome Things to Know

Blog hosting services require registration.

The Permissions settings are very important for managing comments and who can/cannot view your blog.

It is possible to include pictures, videos, and podcasts in your blog.

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Blog Demonstration:Blog Demonstration:TECH KNOT BLOG

http://techknot.blogspot.com/ Register

Set-up

Create posts

Manage comments

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