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Wednesday, March 01, 2006

ABOUT BLOGS:101

Web Logs 101: Blogging for Beginners: Lesson 1: Just The Blogging Basics
1.1 - Basic Blogging Terms 1.2 - The Components of Weblogs 1.3 - Types of Bloggers 1.4 - Blog Reader Basics 1.5 - Learn From Other Bloggers 1.6 - Helpful Hints for Beginners Discuss or Ask About This Lesson

from Sheila Ann Manuel CogginsHello and welcome to this fre*e online course, Web Logs 101: Blogging for Beginners. In this first lesson, you will get acquainted with this thing called a weblog. To read the sections of this lesson in full, just click on the appropriate titles. You need to be online to do this. You may also post questions, share thoughts and give feedback on the lessons of this course at the forums. Happy blogging!


1.1 - Basic Blogging Terms

Top 10 Terms That You Should Know About Blogs
In the world of web logs, you will encounter many different terms. The 10 most important terms you should know are: Web Logs (weblogs/blogs), blogger, blogosphere/blogistan, RSS, atom, trackback, ping, blogroll, permalink and aggregator. For more blogging terms, check out the Web Logs Glossary.

1.2 - The Components of Weblogs

Blog Anatomy
Other than understanding the different blogging terms, it is helpful to know the different parts or components of a weblog. Some of the components include: Blog Title, Subtitle, Date Stamp, Entry Title, Entry's Main Body, Blog Author, Comments Tag and Time Stamp, among others.

1.3 - Types of Bloggers

Who Uses Blogs?
There are varied types of bloggers out there. However, they may be categorized in to four main types as follows: Personal bloggers, Business bloggers, Organizational bloggers and Professional bloggers.

1.4 - Blog Reader Basics

Who Reads Blogs?
Blog readers are as varied as blog keepers. To learn more about them, read this piece on blog reader demographics.

1.5 - Learn From Other Bloggers

Reading Other Weblogs
One great way to learn about blogging is to read other weblogs. Here are some recommended weblogs arranged by categories or themes.

1.6 - Helpful Hints for Beginners

6 Tips For Beginning Bloggers
There are 6 things you need to consider when beginning a blog. They are as follows: Hosting, Content, Theme, Updates, Features, and Community.

Discuss or Ask About This Lesson

Web Logs 101: Lesson One @ The Forums
Share your questions, thoughts, ideas, tips and more on this lesson at the forums.

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