BLOGGING An Introduction. Namaskara !
BLOGGING
An Introduction.
Namaskara!
What is Blog?
Blog is a blend of two words – “web log” Is a type of a website or part of a website. In simple words, its an “online diary” It is one of the best social networking tool. Anyone can create a blog to share their
thoughts with the world. Can be read from anywhere in the world. Chronological entries are called “Posts”.
Blog:
A weblog, web log or simply a blog, as they are known are an easy-to-use web site, where you can quickly post your thoughts, publish writing, and interact with people. Such a website would typically be accessible to any Internet user across world.
The Uses of Blogs
A way to improve writing.
Provides a real audience for writing.
An easy way to create a web site quickly.
Blogs are a personal writing space. Easy, sharable,
automatically archived.
Blogs are easily linked and cross-linked across
communities.
Blogs can be ones portfolios of assignments and
achievements.
Blogs are search-engine friendly.
Blogging can help earn you money!
How are blogs used today.
Small business websites. Corporate communications. News Websites. Citizen Journalism Politics, Arts, Science & Entertainment. Photo and Video Journalism. Personal Rants.
How is Blogging possible?
The Web 2.0 enabled people to start web logging.
What is Web 2.0?- One word: Social.
It lets people, read / write and edit the webpages.
Getting started with Blogging.
Anyone can create a free blog. Blogs use a simple CMS
(Content Management System) software.
One should blog about their personal interests and or about their field of expertise.
You need a web space to host your blog.
Need to learn some basic etiquette.
Before you create a blog..
What are your goals? Who is your audience? What is your budget? (Not necessarily) How much time you can spend on:
Design Learning HTML & CSS Basic Web mastering Skills Learning to use plugins, widgets etc. Content Creation.
Least Bothered.
Most Bothered.
Creating a Blog.
In order to create a blog, you need a space on web.
Paid Blog Hosting: You pay for the server to host a blog
Free Blog Hosting:You need not spend money on
web hosting to create a blog. To get started, you can try outsome free blog hosting services.
Wordpress.com
yourname.wordpress.com
Blogger.com
yourname.blogspot.com
Let us have a look.
Some of the examples of blogs.
adityashevade.com – Personal / Text
ma.tt - Personal / Photo Blog
noob2geek.com – Personal / Tech Blog
Engadget.com – Professional / Tech Blog
AutoBlog.com – Professional / Automobile
Google Blog – Professional / Corporate
aamirkhan.com – Personal / Celebrity
Thank you!