Introduction to Blogging

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Plan Created by Bobbi Newman for use at the Missouri River Regional Library What Who Why How

What is a blog?
Diary
News
Photos
Video
Stories
Discussion
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Who Blogs?
Individuals
Corporations
Non–profits

You!
Your Friends!
Your Family!
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Why Do People Blog?
Promote services
Share news
Express opinion
Share expertise
Connect with like minded individuals
Share life experiences
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Why read blogs? To Connect! Created by Bobbi Newman for use at the Missouri River Regional Library

How do I find all these great blogs? Created by Bobbi Newman for use at the Missouri River Regional Library

Managing all those blogs! Created by Bobbi Newman for use at the Missouri River Regional Library

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Why start your own blog?
Share your life with family & friends
Express opinion
Share expertise
Connect with like minded individuals

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Your Online Identity
Avatars
Name
Personal information
Pictures

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You
family
pet
life
thoughts
hobby
work
beliefs
whatever you want!

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Let's Get Blogging!
Sign up
url
Blog title
Posting!
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Pick an Address
Doesn't have to match the title
Something easy

Pick a Title

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Attracing Readers
Comment on others blogs
Link
Tell your family & friends
Have something to say
Blog regularly

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Introduction to Blogging

by Bobbi Newman on May 23, 2008

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