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A brief presentation on self-promotion by utilizing a blogging media.
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Self-Promotion by Utilizing BlogsJose VazquezA33845229
Brief History on Blogging
•In 1997 the term weblog was created
•In 1999 Peter Merholz broke the word down to “we blog”
•Creating the words blog and blogger
Types of Blogs
•Genre (political, travel, sports, music)
•Device (mobile phones, PDA, called moblog)
•Personal (individual)
• Corporate (promoting the business)
Blog Hosting
Many people are concerned about using blogs because ofThe annual fee that they must pay. Especially with the currentEconomic issues , most think that a blog is uneccesary. Hower,There are many hosts that allow a blog site to be posted for free.
Blog Hosting
Examples of Free Blog Hosts• Blogger• Xanga• LiveJournal• Wordpress• Tumblr• Weebly
Blog Hosting Cont.
More Examples of Free Blog Hosts• Blog.com• Thoughts• Experience Projects• Free – Blog – It
Create a Buzz
• Every business wants more traffic to their website
• Creates more popularity about the business
• Most individuals want to be known and want more popularity toward their name in the business world (Actor, Athlete, Lawyer, or Realtor), people want to be known in order to be successful in nearly whatever market they may be a part of.
Creating Your Blog
•Find a Host• Some hosts cost a small amount• Some hosts can be found for free
• Make a creative name for your blog• The name should have a unique identity
• Your blog should be relatable to you• Make sure the site has your own image
• The name and text within your blog should all be
relatable to you
• That way browsers can easily locate your blog
Creating Your Blog
Creating Your Blog
• Make your blog interesting• Use creative and fresh terminology
• Use different kinds of media
• Add photos, videos, and other interesting yet
relatable media
Insightful Hints
• Read other business blogs and create a network
• Don’t write a novel, keep it brief, interesting, and informative
Insightful Hints
•Don’t just try and promote yourself. Give people professional hints, tips, and advice that will keep them wanting more and interested in your blog.
•Use words in your blog that can be associated with your business so that search engines will connect your blog and business site.
Conlusion
Do not be scared to try new things. When it comes to using online media it is important to innovative. Those who are not creative and do not try and say new things will be overlooked among the vast amount of online bloggers. Be unique and be yourself, experiment, and your online blogging will be successful. Share your profession, words, and thoughts to the world.
Self-Promotion by Utilizing Blogs
Jose VazquezA33845229
“The personal nature of the blog is what they find appealing”- Ethan G. Salwen