everything you need to know about blogging]

MSU New Media

MSU New Media

Jaclyn Kaminski

What is a blog?

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

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.”

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.

Draw Draw wireframewireframess (rough (rough sketches to sketches to experiment experiment with with element element placement placement and layout) and layout)

How do I organize my blog?

Which blogging platform should I

use?

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

NO RULES

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

Connect with

other bloggers

Keep your business

life separate from

your personal. The

same idea goes for

blogging!

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

Still not sure you want to blog?

The “mini blog”

If your unsure whether or not you think bloging is for you try twitter out first!

Hope all your blog questions were

answered!