How to Set Up a Blog Using Blogger Kira Bacon Pam Fleischer UWSMC2 Jan 2012
Jan 19, 2016
How to Set Up a Blog Using Blogger
Kira BaconPam FleischerUWSMC2 Jan 2012
A Bit About Blogging
• Evolution of bloggingo 1983-1993 Useneto 1994-2001 On line Diarieso 2001-2004 Political Blogso 2004-Present Real-time lifestreaming and lifecasting
• Statisticso 346 mil people read blogs globally (2008)o 152 million active blogs (2010)o 29 bil tweets (Nov 2011)
• Many Different Toolso Bloggero WordPress o LiveJournalo Tumblr
Real World Examples
• Non-Profit Application: Plan International USA Rich site Multi-language Events - Click to donate
Real World Examples
• Non-Profit Application: Plan International USA Rich site Multi-language Events - Click to donate
• Business: Eyes on Fremont Local Straightforward
Real World Examples
• Non-Profit Application: Plan International USA Rich site Multi-language Events - Click to donate
• Business: Eyes on Fremont Local Straightforward
• Individual Enthusiast: Paperbacks & Postcards Personal Product reviews Resource
What Makes a Blog Successful?
• Goals and Measuremento Define purpose o Define measurements for success
• Attract/Retain/Build Followerso Linkso Keywordso Credibilityo Merchandise
• Additonal Tools for Enrichmento Technoratio Blogroll