'blog' is short for 'web log'. It evolved from a 'web journal', like an online diary. Blogs serve different purposes. They are promotional tools, communication tools, social tools, or tools for sharing or commenting on news.
Why blog?
People blog because they want to share with others. They may share their opinions, rants on particular topics, or they may have a professional blog where they share views on their industry. Many companies have an 'official' blog, where they release news about the company and its services. Some blogs are highly successful due to the personality of the blog's author. Some blogs have multiple authors but more commonly when there is collaboration in the creation of an online forum, a Wiki is used. A Wiki is basically an online forum that allows anyone reading to edit and add.
Today we'd like you to create your own blog. Have a look at Blogger.com and WordPress.com. You can get a free blog at either of these websites. Click the "Sign Up" or "Create a free blog" link to get started, and follow the directions.
We would like you to write your very first post on your blog. You may want to introduce yourself, or your persona, or explain what the blog is for. Simply go to your blog and click 'New Post'.
Have a look at the links below for ideas on what to blog about, and why people blog.
Resources- Blogger.com Official Site
- How to write a famous blog
- How to write a popular blog
- Should bloggers unionize? Better question: Why do you blog?
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