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Blog Basics

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Blogs have become a popular way for everyday people to share their opinions, experiences, passions, and more with the world. Are you interested in blogging? Learn all about blogs and how to start one of your own with this tutorial.

All About Blogs

  • 1

    Introduction to Blogs

    lesson contents
    • Introduction

    • What is a blog?

    • Why blog?

    • What do people blog about?

  • 2

    Subscribing to Blogs

    lesson contents
    • Introduction

    • All about subscribing to blogs

    • Choosing an RSS reader

  • 3

    Developing Your Blog

    lesson contents
    • Introduction

    • Identifying your blogging goals

    • Defining your blog's topic

    • Deciding how much time to commit

    • Deciding how much personal information to share

    • Designing your blog

  • 4

    Choosing a Blog Service

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    • Introduction

    • What is a blog service?

    • Traditional blog services

    • Microblogging services

    • Which blog service is right for you?

  • 5

    Writing and Promoting Your Blog

    lesson contents
    • Introduction

    • Improving your blog's readability

    • Connecting with a blogging community

    • Making your blog easy to find

  • 6

    Copyright and Fair Use

    lesson contents
    • Introduction

    • Understanding copyright

    • Using Public Domain and Creative Commons content

    • Using copyrighted material

    • Protecting your intellectual property

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