Skill Area 216Study Blogging Concept

Skill Area 216.1Introduce Blogging

Technology1.Define Blog2.Identify types of Blogging

What is a “blog”?◦ "Blog" is an abbreviated version of "weblog," which

is a term used to describe web sites that maintain an ongoing chronicle of information.

◦ A blog features diary-type commentary and links to articles on other Web sites, usually presented as a list of entries in reverse chronological order.

◦ Blogs range from the personal to the political, and can focus on one narrow subject or a whole range of subjects.

Define a Blog

What is a “blog”?◦ Many blogs focus on a particular topic, such as

web design, home staging, sports, or mobile technology. Some are more eclectic, presenting links to all types of other sites. And others are more like personal journals, presenting the author's daily life and thoughts.

Define a Blog

What is a “blog”?◦ Many blogs focus on a particular topic, such as

web design, home staging, sports, or mobile technology. Some are more eclectic, presenting links to all types of other sites. And others are more like personal journals, presenting the author's daily life and thoughts.

Define a Blog

Types of Blogs

Types of BlogsPersonal

This is the broadest category and includes blogs about personal topics like politics, music, family, travel, health, you name it.

Types of BlogsBusiness

Professionals ranging from realtors to lawyers and stock brokers are using Word Press to share their expertise, and companies have discovered the power of blogs to personally engage with their customers.

Types of BlogsSchools

WordPress is a great way for teachers and students to collaborate on classroom projects.

Types of BlogsNon-profits

Foundations, charities, and human rights groups find our blogs to be great tools to raise awareness and money for their causes.

Types of BlogsPolitics

Members of parliament, political parties, government agencies, and activists using our blogs to connect with their constituencies.

Types of BlogsMilitary

 Members of the military blog to report what they see happening in various parts of the world and to stay in touch with their families.

Types of BlogsSports

We’ve got teams, athletes, and fans using blogs to express and share their passion for various sports.

Types of BlogsPrivate

Some people make their blogs private to share photos and information within families, companies, or schools.

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