Self-Promotion by Utilizing BlogsJose VazquezA33845229

Brief History on BloggingIn 1997 the term weblog was createdIn 1999 Peter Merholz broke the word down to “we blog”Creating the words blog and blogger

In 1997 the term weblog was created

In 1999 Peter Merholz broke the word down to “we blog”

Creating the words blog and blogger

Types of BlogsGenre (political, travel, sports, music)Device (mobile phones, PDA, called moblog)Personal (individual) Corporate (promoting the business)

Genre (political, travel, sports, music)

Device (mobile phones, PDA, called moblog)

Personal (individual)

Corporate (promoting the business)

Blog HostingMany people are concerned about using blogs because ofThe annual fee that they must pay. Especially with the currentEconomic issues , most think that a blog is uneccesary. Hower,There are many hosts that allow a blog site to be posted for free.

Blog HostingExamples of Free Blog Hosts BloggerXangaLiveJournalWordpressTumblrWeebly

Blogger

Xanga

LiveJournal

Wordpress

Tumblr

Weebly

Blog Hosting Cont.More Examples of Free Blog Hosts Blog.com Thoughts Experience Projects Free – Blog – It

Blog.com

Thoughts

Experience Projects

Free – Blog – It

Create a Buzz Every business wants more traffic to their website Creates more popularity about the business Most individuals want to be known and want more popularity toward their name in the business world (Actor, Athlete, Lawyer, or Realtor), people want to be known in order to be successful in nearly whatever market they may be a part of.

Every business wants more traffic to their website

Creates more popularity about the business

Most individuals want to be known and want more popularity toward their name in the business world (Actor, Athlete, Lawyer, or Realtor), people want to be known in order to be successful in nearly whatever market they may be a part of.

Creating Your BlogFind a Host Some hosts cost a small amount Some hosts can be found for free Make a creative name for your blogThe name should have a unique identity

Find a Host

Some hosts cost a small amount

Some hosts can be found for free

Make a creative name for your blog

The name should have a unique identity

Creating Your BlogYour blog should be relatable to you Make sure the site has your own imageThe name and text within your blog should all be relatable to youThat way browsers can easily locate your blog

Your blog should be relatable to you

Make sure the site has your own image

The name and text within your blog should all be relatable to you

That way browsers can easily locate your blog

Creating Your BlogMake your blog interesting Use creative and fresh terminology Use different kinds of mediaAdd photos, videos, and other interesting yet relatable media

Make your blog interesting

Use creative and fresh terminology

Use different kinds of media

Add photos, videos, and other interesting yet relatable media

Insightful Hints Read other business blogs and create a network Don’t write a novel, keep it brief, interesting, and informative

Read other business blogs and create a network

Don’t write a novel, keep it brief, interesting, and informative

Insightful HintsDon’t just try and promote yourself. Give people professional hints, tips, and advice that will keep them wanting more and interested in your blog.Use words in your blog that can be associated with your business so that search engines will connect your blog and business site.

Don’t just try and promote yourself. Give people professional hints, tips, and advice that will keep them wanting more and interested in your blog.

Use words in your blog that can be associated with your business so that search engines will connect your blog and business site.

ConlusionDo not be scared to try new things. When it comes to using online media it is important to innovative. Those who are not creative and do not try and say new things will be overlooked among the vast amount of online bloggers. Be unique and be yourself, experiment, and your online blogging will be successful. Share your profession, words, and thoughts to the world.

Self-Promotion by Utilizing BlogsJose VazquezA33845229“The personal nature of the blog is what they find appealing” - Ethan G. Salwen