Blogging.
What is a blog?
*frequently updated web page- most resent to least resent
*Posts- have a headline and body. Usually has a link or photos
*Not all blogs-but most- allow for moments by readers.
Blogs are usually first information- can be uploaded from almost anywhere. Exploded after 9/11, people talking about their thoughts and feelings on the terrorist attacks.
Blogging has changed journalism. Blogging removed the constraints of time and space between a journalist, and their audience.
The competition to have blogs read, is unbelievable.- Its a competition, if your blog isn’t read, its your fault.
Make a blog- conversationally friendly. A blog is a fresh, and new way to find ways to cover your beat.
Blogs are also away to keep people updated on “true” local news. – Your way of supplying your friends and others close to you with news, that they can’t get on tv or googling whats going on.
To become a blogger:
Your have read blogs to have a successful blog. http://technorati.com/blogs/top100/ (scan)
As i read other blogs-take note what works and what doesn’t.
-Note ways to incorporate the best elements into my own blog.
QUESTION TO ASK: HOW DO I SEARCH BLOG SUBJECTS?
Blog jargon- pg. 49
My new blog created on google. Everybody Loves Morehead
Put the reader first-
Say your words