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BLOGGING for BEGINNERS

An Introduction

MARIA “RIA” A. JOSE

Professional Blogger

Blog

• a website where entries (or posts) are written in chronological order and commonly displayed in reverse chronological order

• can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.

Wikipedia: Blog

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog

What Constitutes a Blog?

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

• posts are often but not necessarily in reverse chronological order

• typically accessible to any Internet user• format of varies, from simple bullet lists of

hyperlinks, to article summaries with user-provided comments and ratings

Yugatech: What Constitutes a Blog

http://www.yugatech.com/blog/site-updates/what-constitutes-a-blog/



• individual weblog entries are almost always date and time-stamped

• newest post at the top of the page• reader comments often appearing below it • most blogs have a way of archiving older

entries and generating a static address for individual entries

• static link is referred to as a permalink





• edited, organized and published often through a content management system or CMS– WordPress– BlogSpot– Movable Type– Live Journal– Multiply





• a personal diary• a daily pulpit• a collaborative space• a political soapbox• a breaking-news outlet• a collection of links• your own private thoughts





Your blog is whatever you want it to be.

There are millions of them, in all shapes and sizes, and there are no real rules.




Why Blog?

Blogging gives us an avenue for self expression.

What Do We Get From Blogging?

http://www.pinoyblogero.com/2007/09/27/what-do-we-get-from-blogging/



Why Blog?

Blogging gives us a pool of audience to write

for.





Why Blog?

Blogging gives us a library of great reads.





Why Blog?

Blogging gives us a thriving social

community.





Why Blog?

Blogging gives us a shot at fame.





Why Blog?

Blogging gives us a chance to earn money.





Why Blog?

Blogging gives us greater opportunities.





23 Questions for Prospective Bloggers

Is a Blog Right for You?

1. Do you enjoy writing?2. What is your message?3. Are you a good communicator?4. Are you better at speaking or

writing?5. Do you want to be the central

voice on your website?

Problogger: Is a Blog Right for You?

http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/02/14/is-a-blog-right-for-you/




6. Are you a self starter?7. Are you disciplined?8. Do you have time?9. Are you thick skinned?10. Are you willing to be in the

public spotlight?






11. Do you have any technical ability?

12. Do you take yourself too seriously?

13. Do you have a blend of humility and ego?

14. Are you willing to learn?15. Do you enjoy reading?




16. Are you an organized person?17. Are you a social person?18. Do you enjoy “virtual

relationships?”19. Are you a creative person?20. Do you have Stick-ability?




21. Are you consistent?22. Are you honest and

transparent?23. Are you willing to work hard?


More Things to Consider Before You Start Blogging

Why do you want to blog?

NBA Blogging 101

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-28-75/NBA-Blogging-101.html




Pick a Platform

NBA Blogging 101





• Quotes and Cites• Guidelines and Rules

• RSS Feeds• Be Accessible

• Comments• Ask for Help• HAVE FUN!

NBA Blogging 101




Helpful Blogs about Blogging

Learn from your fellow bloggers.

A Bugged Life by Jayvee Fernandez

Alleba Blog by Andrew dela Serna

Digital Filipino by Janette Toral

The Mike Abundo Effect

ProBlogger by Darren Rowse

The J Spot by J Angelo Racoma

Yugatech by Abe Olandres

Blogging

…is a learning experience.

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