Got Blog?Got Blog?Got Blog?Got Blog?Lois Ann ScheidtLois Ann Scheidt

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What is a blog?• A blog is a frequently updated

webpage where entries are usually made in reverse chronological order.

Blogs are different from traditional homepages

• In that, a blog– usually has dated entries – older entries remain available

– blogs are MUCH easier to use

Could I have a blog?• You could if:

– You have something to say, share, or show to others.

– You want that something available on the web, either to everyone or to a few people.

But what can I do with a blog?

Sit back and be amazed!

You could have an online journal/diary

• Student life http://www.livejournal.com/users/shift_in_a_star

• Parenting http://www.bloggingbaby.com/entry/1234000183035055

You could share your opinions on matters that

interest you• Entertainment

http://lawrenkmills.mu.nu• Politics

http://inpolitico.blogspot.com• Higher Ed

http://www.moodeuce.blogspot.com

You could share your photographs

• People http://www.fourteenplacestoeat.com

• Critters http://www.randombanner.com

WOW! How do I get a blog?

Wait a second we have one more thing to discuss

first.

Online Security• What do you want to talk about?

Or How personal is too personal?• Guarding your personal

information

NOW how do I get a blog?

• There are three ways to host a blog:– Sites you maintain or

– Low cost sites OR– Free sites

Free blogging sites• Blogger http://www.blogger.com• Diaryland

http://www.diaryland.com• LiveJournal

http://www.livejournal.com

Now you can

Get blogging!