Blogger was launched in 1999 by Pyra Labs as one of the first free blog websites. Many of today’s blogging conventions were developed, popularized and standardized by Pyra Labs. In 2003, Google bought Blogger and began adding features.
Businesses, newspapers, digital magazines and online posts all use blogging technology. Getting feedback from readers in a sustained conversation without limiting the amount of text, with nested replies, likes and dislikes, and links, is one of the basic ways we read online.
Most businesses have blogs. The widespread use of blogging technology alone is reason enough to consider the implications for connecting with potential customers, promoting products and developing a recognized business presence. A business blog can give an organization the opportunity to get its message out into the world in the way it desires.
Read Fresh and Thought-Provoking Material: The advantage to reading blogs is that you don't have to limit your reading to current news and blog entries that everyone else is reading. Attempt to find unexpected inspiration and new ways of viewing topics from alternative sources.
Blogs Don’t Need to be Balanced: Blogs are useful in conveying an opinion. Reader comments can provide alternative points of view and perhaps build a case for the opposing set of arguments. This is a good way to create a discussion online. If an entry is meant to influence readers, provide them with the best arguments for your opinion. This will convey passion. Balance does not mean provocative, but in its best form solicits new ideas.
QUESTION: Outside of school, do any of you have your own blogs? If you read blogs, which ones do you like to read? Which social media do you find them, and on what topics do you mostly follow (it can be anything)?
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