WHAT IS A BLOG
is an online diary where people can post their thought and opinions about a certain topic. Anybody can read the blog and leave comments. a Blog can also be used to promote a business and as an informal method to communicate with customers or clients. The latest post will always appears first.
"BLOG" comes from the words "Web log"
Difference between a BLOG and a WEBSITE
Posts in a Blog are updated on a daily basis(sometimes more than once a day) while the major content of a Website remains the same. a Blog is more interactive than a web site, because visitors to blogs can add comments.
EXAMPLES OF DIFFERENT BLOGGING TOOLS
- grammarly
- Ginger
- Hemingway
- Slick write
- Paper writer
(go to textbook on page 308 & 309 for more information)
THE PURPOSE AND USE OF BLOGS
The main purpose is to connect the blogger to the relevant audience.
ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES OF BLOGS
| Advantages of blogs | Disadvantages of blogs |
|---|---|
| Enables you to write down your thoughts on anything that interests you. | Whatever you publish is available for everyone to see. If you write a post in anger you might regret it later. |
| Very quick and easy to set up, don't need much technical knowledge | Personal blogs may be biased or contain inaccurate information |
| Easy and quick to update or add new posts | Blogs can be time consuming. Finding time to write regular updates can become a chore. |
| People can leave comments on your blog | People may leave rude or inappropriate comments |
| If you want to read other people's blogs there are literally millions to choose from | There are many very dull blogs around. You may have to look at many before you find some worth reading |
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