Everything you need to know about blogging

1. MSU New Media MSU New Media Jaclyn Kaminski

2. What is a blog? A blog (short for weblog) is a personal online journal that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption.

3. Why Blog ? "Blogging's something for anyone and everyone. I can't think of anyone who can't benefit from knowing more people, never forgetting a thought again and improving on their thoughts with little or no effort.”

4. What should I blog about? Why not start with yourself? Take a moment right now and list your interests. What do you search for on the web? Think about all of the things that fill your day at work or at home.

6. Which blogging platform should I use?

7. Be creative! Use catchy titles, creative pictures, and get straight to the point with your content!

8. NO RULES

9. Use AdWords to advertise your blog! Let people know your out there.

10. Connect with other bloggers

11. Keep your business life separate from your personal. The same idea goes for blogging!

12. Business Blogs: a corporate tool for communicating with customers or employees to share knowledge and expertise.

13. Still not sure you want to blog?

14. The “mini blog” If your unsure whether or not you think bloging is for you try twitter out first!

15. Hope all your blog questions were answered!