Setting Up a Blog
A blog is kind of like an online diary that can be either public or private,
and that you can allow other people to add comments to, if you choose.
Blogs have become immensely popular, both for private and commercial use.
They're a highly useful and easy way to
-
Share information/expertise
- Promote yourself or your organization
- Start an online community
One reason blogs have become so widespread is that they are extremely easy to set up.
You don't need to know any HTML, you don't need to know anything about setting
up a website. All you do is go through a simple signup form and you're in
business. Another reason is that you can start one for free.
Blogs are also search engine friendly.
Search engines love to search and catalog blog sites.
Some blogs have become immensely popular. (Which is not to guarantee your will.)
Here's what you CAN'T do with a blog:
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ECommerce
You can't turn a blog into a store.
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Have a unique design.
Many blog sites have nice templates. Some are even free.
Or you can
use a Web Design Generator like Artisteer
.
- Have a primarily visual site. You probably could, if you pushed the limits,
and you can add images to a blog, but blogs are primarily designed to be verbal.
Where to Get It
BLOGs:
Diaryland Free. Easy to use. The only requirement they have is that you
maintain a link to their main page.
Blogger
Free blog. No ads except a small "hosted by" button.
Sign up and you can post your first entry within minutes.
Blurty
Ad free, customizable. You can also build communities of shared interests that talk
to each other.
Free Wp ThemesGive you website a new look with our free wordpress templates. Most wp templates come with a psd file, so you can change the logo with adobe photoshop or other compatble software.
