WHY YOU NEED TO START A BLOG

Until recently, I didn’t know the difference between a website and a weblog, didn’t even know anyone could blog for free,

WHATS A BLOG?

 Let’s consider the following definitions from notable sources

1. Wikipedia

‘A blog is a website in which items are posted on a regular basis and displayed in reverse chronological order. The term blog is a shortened form of weblog or web log. Authoring a blog, maintaining a blog or adding an article to an existing blog is called “blogging”. Individual articles on a blog are called “blog posts,” “posts” or “entries”. A person who posts these entries is called a “blogger”. A blog comprises text, hypertext, images, and links (to other web pages and to video, audio and other files). Blogs use a conversational style of documentation. Often blogs focus on a particular “area of interest”, such as Washington, D.C.’s political goings-on. Some blogs discuss personal experiences.’ Source.

2. Matisse’s Glossary of Internet terms:

‘A blog is basically a journal that is available on the web. The activity of updating a blog is “blogging” and someone who keeps a blog is a “blogger.” Blogs are typically updated daily using software that allows people with little or no technical background to update and maintain the blog. Postings on a blog are almost always arranged in chronological order with the most recent additions featured most prominently.’ Source

3. ‘A weblog is a hierarchy of text, images, media objects and data, arranged chronologically, that can be viewed in an HTML browser.’ Source

I call it a personal online journal or diary, free and open to the public, where you can share your thoughts,ideas,opinions,knowledge or information about anything. It’s the best place to express your freedom of expression.

REASONS TO BLOG        

1.     Its free and easy.

Creating a blog and blogging is completely free and easy you don’t need to be a web designer or have knowledge of HTML codes to create a free blog.
Most free blogs, blogger() for instance has tools to help you come up with good designs and express your creativity, all you need is to know how()
Posts are arranged in chronological order, with old posts stored at archives for easy reference                                                                          

    2.   Make an impact

With blogging you can contribute to the lives of others by making information available to persons who need them.

 If you’re good at something, a professional in any field, a researcher or you are knowledgeable about a particular field, you can set up a blog to help others with solutions by just teaching or sharing your experiences.

Anything is worth writing on, from health, job vacancies, entertainment, internet solutions etc

3.Self development

Constant blogging unconsciously drives you to excellence,you get better at it,improve on your writing skills,minimize your spelling and grammatical errors.

4.Super fun and versatility

Its fun to write on areas you’re interested in with the freedom to express yourself the best way you can,and actually have people appreciate and benefit from it;doesn’t matter what topic it is, at least its not some boring term paper or compulsory speech or report 

 Reading and following other blogs also expose you to other interesting topics in different areas,you become versed in many areas.

5. Fame and Networking.

With a good content and good traffic, you become search engine friendly, people will want to visit your blog again and again. Blogging is a road to fame.

It’s also a great way to build relationships and networks with your readers and other bloggers.

6.Expand and promote your business

A blog can serve as an online shop where you display your goods and services and let others know about your business.

It’s a great way to promote your business  and attract clients/sales from any part of the world. Its makes your business unique and gives you a competitive edge.

7. Make money

Blogging can fetch you tons of cash if you if you have the right information and passion to succeed in it.

There are over 200 free blogsites on the web eg Blogger,wordpress,Myspace,Myopera,Xanga,livejournal,tumblr,Edublogs,Bloghub etc, you can click on any of them to create one.

They are free and easy to use,fully customized and mobile friendly, esp myopera and blogger.

Blogger is owned by google, to create a blog you need a google account.

For free tutorials on how to create a blog at blogger click here.

Ensure you register at the forum to have full acess and ask questions concerning it.

I look forward to reading your blog.

Enjoy