A typical blog combines text, images, videos
and link to relevant pages and media on the web.
PERSONAL BLOGS
share thoughts, original arts, poems, writing,
photography, and even sell custom craft, arts, or products. If you just want to
make a statement, have fun, or blog for therapy, a personal blog is perfect for
your needs.
BUSINESS BLOGS
are created with the voice of the company for
marketing outreach, and are used as public relations of a company. This type of
blog is ideal for small organizations that needs to publish information for
their customers or members. Example of effective business blogs include cerasis
blog and hoot suite blog.
NICHE/TOPICAL
BLOGS focus
on a particular interest. They could be about health, gardening, education,
sport, fashion, pet, or almost any other special interest. If you are a
collector of antiques, a travel addict, or just love cooking, there is a blog
waiting for you. These blogs easily attract loyal followers, which contribute
to the fun of blogging.
MEDIA-TYPE BLOGS
depend on the content used. If you enjoy video
blogging, then you are a vloger. If you curate content from other websites,
then you have a link log. If you post photos or art sketches on your blog, then
it’s a photo blog or art blog.
REVERSE BLOGS
are unique but popular type of blog. Instead
of the owner creating content, the content is supplied by the public. A reverse
blog has a team who moderate posts, prevent unpleasant interactions, and
promote slow topics for greater interactivity.
WHY PEOPLE BLOG?
Think about why you are starting a
blog
and why people should listen to you. Jeff
Bullas created a poll
and asked people ‘’why do you blog?’’ The
answers vary, but top answers were
‘’writing about the passion’’ and ‘’to share with others’’. If you want
to learn more about phenomenon of blogging, read the psychology of blogs by
John Grohol.
THE BENEFITS OF BLOGGING:
Become a better
writer and thinker: Once you start blogging, you’ll find
yourself becoming a better writer and thinker. Mastering content takes creative
thought. When your mind starts to push
you to create great pieces of content for your blog, your writing, thinking,
and research skills improve along the way.
Establish yourself
as an expert:
Blogs are wonderful tools to help people establish themselves as experts
in a field or niche. We all have some kind of interest and expertise to share
with others. If you are able to produce great content on your blog and/ or have
unique point of view on the topic, then be assured that your future audience
will recognize and reward you for it. Today, the web has different experts and
different opinions for almost every topic out there. With a bit of effort, you
too can become an authority in the area of interest.
Increase your
self-confidence: All of this creation will get your
juices going. That’s why blogging is so popular. The more you write, the more
details you provide, the more confidence you will create in your followers and
most importantly, in yourself. All of this leads to increased creativity.
According to the New York Times, 81% of Americans believe they have a book
inside them to share with the world. In essence, you will be writing a book,
piece by piece, on your blog. Keep an open mind and enjoy your new found
confidence in your own abilities!
MAKE FRIENDS AND
HAVE FUN: With practice, you will find you can easily
build your base of blog fans and followers. As you become an expert in your niche,
you can inspire, encourage, and help your followers make a difference in their
own lives. Along your blogging journey, you will also make new friends and
connections throughout the world. If you like to travel, that means a lot of
couches available for you to stay on while winging your way around the globe!
MAKE MONEY FROM
YOUR BLOG: Blogging can also have financial benefits. You
can place ads, receive affiliate commissions by
promoting products of established online retailers, and you can sell your own
digital products and merchandise.
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