Blogging 101

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Blogging 101

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Blogging 101 : 

Blogging 101 philip m. tiangson http://www.tiangson.com

Our Goal : 

Our Goal Learn what blogs are and see how they work. Create our own blog at Google's blogger.com Discover some ways to integrate blogging activities into our curriculum Find some additional blog resources Learn how to generate traffic to our blog. Learn how to monetize our blog.

What is a blog? : 

What is a blog? A weblog, or simple a "blog" as a web application which contains periodic, reverse chronologically ordered posts on a common webpage. Blog can be used as a Personal journal or diary Class project page Bookmarks or link page Money maker ($5,000 a month daw)

Common Blog Features : 

Common Blog Features Headlines Time stamps Permanent Links (permalinks) Categories Searcher RSS feeds Comments

Blog Structure : 

Blog Structure The structure of a blog can vary from one to another. It is based on your preference. The image above is an example of a blog's structure:

Easily update and manage your blog : 

Easily update and manage your blog Your blog structure is conveniently divided into two columns: ? Main column: Where your main entries will go. ? Sub columns: Where blog listings, plug-ins, and etc. will go.

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As an example, based on the image above, your entries will appear on the right side of the page, and your blog listings and fun plug-ins such as: crossword puzzles, games, calendars, blogs, pets, etc, on the left side of the page.

The column structure of a blog : 

The column structure of a blog Most templates are structured with two column layouts or three column layouts. The larger area in the pink is the main column and the other areas are sub columns. The image below shows two examples of column layouts.

Why blogs are cool : 

Why blogs are cool They're web-based There’s no client software to download and learn. You can update your blog from any internet connected computer. They're easy to use. You DON'T have to know or use HTML You DON'T have to know or use FTP, SSH etc They're not solitary The community of blogs and bloggers make up a vast social network.

Let’s Start : 

Let’s Start Go to http://www.blogger.com Free blog hosting site run by Google Click on the orange button "Create a Blog" to get started.

Create an Account : 

Create an Account Choose a username - You'll use this name to sign in when you return. - Enter password - Key in a display name. - Key in your email address. - Accept the terms of service. -Click on the orange "Continue" button.