Got Blog

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Got Blog?

• Lois Ann Scheidt
• lscheidt_at_indiana.edu
• Blog Professional-Lurker.com (http//www.profess
  ional-lurker.com)

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What is a blog?

• A blog is a frequently updated webpage where
  entries are usually made in reverse chronological
  order.

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Blogs are different from traditional homepages

• In that, a blog
• usually has dated entries
• older entries remain available
• blogs are MUCH easier to use

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Could I have a blog?

• You could if
• You have something to say, share, or show to
  others.
• You want that something available on the web,
  either to everyone or to a few people.

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But what can I do with a blog?

• Sit back and be amazed!

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You could have an online journal/diary

• Student life http//www.livejournal.com/users/shif
  t_in_a_star
• Parenting http//www.bloggingbaby.com/entry/123400
  0183035055

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You could share your opinions on matters that
interest you

• Entertainment http//lawrenkmills.mu.nu
• Politics http//inpolitico.blogspot.com
• Higher Ed http//www.moodeuce.blogspot.com

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You could share your photographs

• People http//www.fourteenplacestoeat.com
• Critters http//www.randombanner.com

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WOW! How do I get a blog?

• Wait a second we have one more thing to discuss
  first.

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Online Security

• What do you want to talk about? Or How personal
  is too personal?
• Guarding your personal information

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NOW how do I get a blog?

• There are three ways to host a blog
• Sites you maintain or
• Low cost sites OR
• Free sites

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Free blogging sites

• Blogger http//www.blogger.com
• Diaryland http//www.diaryland.com
• LiveJournal http//www.livejournal.com

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Now you can

• Get blogging!