IDEAL INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY BLOGS BY-VINIT SHARMA BBA(CAM)6 ROLL NO-02621001921
CONTENTS 1 . WHAT IS A BLOG? 3 2. TYPES OF BLOGS 4-5 3. ADVANTAGES AND DISADV 6-8 4. BLOGGING SITES 9 5. CONCLUSION 10 S.NO. TOPIC PAGE NO.
WHAT IS A BLOG? A blog (a derivative of "web" and "log") is essentially an online diary, where anyone with a basic knowledge of computers can post anything random thoughts, photos, homework, and poetry, just to name a few-for the rest of the world to see. Blogs range in scope from individual diaries to political campaigns, media programs, and businesses. They range in scale from the writings of one occasional author (known as a blogger), to the collaboration of a large community of writers.Many blogs enable visitors to leave public omments , which can lead to a community of readers centred around the blog. Hence, the totality of weblogs or blog-related websites is known as a "blogosphere .
PERSONAL: This is the broadest category and includes blogs about personal topics like politics, music, family, travel, health, you name it. BUSINESS: Professionals ranging from realtors to lawyers and stock brokers are using WordPress to share their expertise, and companies have discovered the power of blogs to personally engage with their customers SCHOOLS: a great way for teachers and students to collaborate on classroom projects PRIVATE: Some people make their blogs private to share photos and information within families, companies, or schools TYPES OF BLOGS
TYPES OF BLOGS SPORTS: We've got teams, athletes, and fans using blogs to express and share their passion for various sports HOW TO TIPS AND REVIEWS: There are lots of blogs that share tips and reviews about cooking, games, music, books, movies, and so on NON-PROFITS: Foundations, charities, and human rights groups find our blogs to be great tools to raise awareness and money for their causes POLITICS: Members of parliament, political parties, government agencies, and activists using blogs to connect with their constituencies. MILITARY: Members of the military blog to report what they see happening in various parts of the world and to stay in touch with their families.
ADVANTAGES OF BLOGS Freedom of speech. Share knowledge with other people. Make friends online . Can be used as a diary . EASY AND FREE- All you need is a computer with an Internet connection and you're good to go.There are several free blogging services available on the Internet, and most of them are so easy to use that you can start blogging within minutes of signing up. EXPRESS YOURSELF- Everyone wants to be heard. By posting your opinions and thoughts on the web you are potentially being heard by a global audience.Just knowing that your opinions are being heard is sometimes reward enough in itself.
ADVANTAGES OF BLOGS MAKE MONEY- You can blog for fun, but you can also make money while doing so.Blogs can help you earn money through several revenue streams - and advertising is just one of these. KEEP IN TOUCH- Blogs establish a sense of community by providing an open avenue for communication and encouraging interaction.Depending on your blog, 'community' in this case can mean your family, your schoolmates, your fellow hobbyists, your customers, your target market - whoever you're talking to. COMPLEMENT YOUR SITE- If you already have a website, then you should add a blog to it by all means.Blogs can add a personal touc with what you have to say, an site.
DISADAVANTAGES OF BLOGS Need to keep it constantly updated otherwise you lose potential readers. Easy to start, hard to maintain Inconsistency and Lack of Self-Discipline. Social Validations
conclusion Should be brief (one short paragraph is best). Summarizes the main idea of the content without being meaningless or too broad. Reminds the audience of the benefit of reading. Wraps up the content so the article feels complete. Includes a call to action: Most online content is created to engage the audience and encourage comments and user interaction. Ask a question for audience feedback or opinions whenever you can in a conclusion. The blog shoul d be written and presented with respect to its process and steps.
Process/steps of blog Choose a topic Name your domain Choose a blogging platform Choose your hosting and theme Plan and write content
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