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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
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
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
Yugatech: What Constitutes a Blog
What Constitutes a Blog?
• edited, organized and published often through a content management system or CMS– WordPress– BlogSpot– Movable Type– Live Journal– Multiply
Yugatech: What Constitutes a Blog
What Constitutes a Blog?
• a personal diary• a daily pulpit• a collaborative space• a political soapbox• a breaking-news outlet• a collection of links• your own private thoughts
Yugatech: What Constitutes a Blog
What Constitutes a Blog?
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.
Yugatech: What Constitutes a Blog
Why Blog?
Blogging gives us an avenue for self expression.
What Do We Get From Blogging?
Why Blog?
Blogging gives us a pool of audience to write
for.
What Do We Get From Blogging?
Why Blog?
Blogging gives us a library of great reads.
What Do We Get From Blogging?
Why Blog?
Blogging gives us a thriving social
community.
What Do We Get From Blogging?
Why Blog?
Blogging gives us a shot at fame.
What Do We Get From Blogging?
Why Blog?
Blogging gives us a chance to earn money.
What Do We Get From Blogging?
Why Blog?
Blogging gives us greater opportunities.
What Do We Get From Blogging?
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?
23 Questions for Prospective Bloggers
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?
Problogger: Is a Blog Right for You?
23 Questions for Prospective Bloggers
Is a Blog Right for You?
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?
Problogger: Is a Blog Right for You?
23 Questions for Prospective Bloggers
Is a Blog Right for You?
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?
Problogger: Is a Blog Right for You?
23 Questions for Prospective Bloggers
Is a Blog Right for You?
21. Are you consistent?22. Are you honest and
transparent?23. Are you willing to work hard?
Problogger: Is a Blog Right for You?
More Things to Consider Before You Start Blogging
Why do you want to blog?
NBA Blogging 101
More Things to Consider Before You Start Blogging
Pick a Platform
NBA Blogging 101
More Things to Consider Before You Start Blogging
• 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.