The document discusses blogging using Wordpress.com. It defines blogs as a fusion of "web" and "log" that allows for self-publishing and content in reverse chronological order that may be commented on by readers. Wordpress.com is highlighted as a free blogging platform that requires no downloads, coding skills, or software installation and offers over 100 professional themes. The document provides tips for promoting a Wordpress.com blog through inclusion in email signatures, social media profiles, submitting to search engines, and commenting on other blogs.

1. Blogging with Wordpress.com
Brian Smith McCallum
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
bmccallum@ahml.info
847.506.2658

2. Blog: A Definition
• Fusion of two words: “web” and “log”
• Self-publishing platform
• Type of website

3. Blog: A Definition (Cont.)
• Content = in reverse chronological order
• Self-archives content
• May allow for comments by readers

4. Blogs in Plain English

6. Why Wordpress.com?
• FREE blog (“Get A Blog Here”); FREE hosting
• No downloads; no software installation
• No programming / coding skills required
• Professional appearance (100+ “themes”)

7. Who Uses Wordpress.com

8. http://you.wordpress.com

10. Wordpress.com Login

11. Promote Your Wordpress.com Blog
• Include blog address on business card
• Include blog link in email signature
• Include blog link in social media profiles

12. Promote Your Wordpress.com Blog (Cont.)
• Submit blog to Google Blog Search
• Submit blog to Technorati
• Comment on other blogs; link back to yours!

13. Wordpress.com Resources
Wordpress.com Support
http://en.support.wordpress.com
Wordpress.com Forum
http://en.forums.wordpress.com
Wordpress.tv
http://wordpress.tv
Learn Wordpress
http://learn.wordpress.com/get-customized/