Roz designz: E-tip #26|Blog this...a social media

You've heard the term blog or blogging? Blogs were originally termed "Web Log" and we now call them blogs.

The very first "web log" was posted in 1999 and has swept the Net like a tsunami ever since. To date there are nearly 4 million and new ones added on a daily basis. Blogs are replacing the once popular guestbooks, forums and even chatrooms.

• BLOG: a virtual diary of a personal nature, a web journal that denotes a more social, interactive way of communication via the Internet. A web log with a corporate, business, ministry, travel or family context. Described as social media of any topic.
• BLOGGER: the person that maintains the blog.
• BLOGGING: writing content to the blog.

Socially blogs are a great way to interact with web visitors giving them a voice and a more relational connection to you the owner of your website and or blog. The topic of a blog can range anywhere from revival, family vacations, new product lines, technology to pet lovers. If you have a subject of interest you can be certain that someone, somewhere is blogging about it.

There is a wide range of blog template choices. Take a look at my new blog for an example. My theme is basically writing and then sharing them with others through downloads. And yes, mine could use more content, LOL! Here are a few examples of my clients blogs: Rosie's JOY, Julie's blog and Randy's blog. Take a look and leave your comments.

Once your blog is set-up it will be fully accessible 24/7 from any PC with Internet access. Not a Roz designz

client? Here are some free blog links:

• http://www.christianblog.com/
• http://blogger.com/
• http://Godtube.com/
• http://wordpress.com/
• http://www.thoughts.com/free-blog/

ADVANTAGES:

Easy set-up: creating an account, choosing a template and developing content is all there is to it, it's just that simple.

Content: the subject matter of the blog is up to the blogger. The sky is the limit when it comes to content. Compelling content will surely bring an audience as well as posting content daily or several times a week.

Interactive: blogs are highly social and create a bond with your target audience/visitor. Ask for feedback, you will get it. Remember everyone will not always agree with your views.

Inexpensive: with an Internet connection and a PC you can begin blogging today. It's an excellent way to get your organization's name out there, product interest or even distant family re-connected. Any one can post a comment if you set your permissions along those lines.

Search Engines: search engines are blog friendly, always in search of information. Since blogs are updated so frequently search engines crawl and pick up the new information very quickly.

Blogging has become a favorite pastime for 1,000's of Internet users. Blogs began as virtual diaries or journals but now days those are only one type of 'web logs'. Besides the personal blogs there are now corporate, business, ministry and all types of professional bloggers on the Net.

Are you new to blogging? That's okay! With the tips in this e-tip you will be a pro in no time at all. So, go ahead ride the wave!

Add your Blog to:
• Globe of Blogs
• Blog Universe
• Blog Search Engine

• Add a social bookmark to your website
• Add a writing tip to your website

Copyright © Lora Rozkowski. Lora is a website designer, author and owner of two Christian businesses. For more information send an email to: Roz@rozdesignz.com Reprinted with permission. Take a look at Roz's portfolio.

Please let me know if I can answer any questions or help you further.
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