CREATIVE

NONFICTION
Module 17
Topic: Blog
WHAT
IS
BLOG?
 blog (short for
“Web log” ) is
simply a Web
publishing
platform that
presents the most
recently online
 It is an online
diary or
journal
located on a
website.
 This is usually
maintained by an
individual with
regular entries of
commentary,
descriptions of
events, or other
History
of
Blog
Blogs started out as a
natural extension of the
increased use of
computers and the
creation of the earliest
forms of the Internet as
government military,
scientific and academic
 The earliest true blogs
started appearing around
1994 or 1995 as open
access diaries where
individuals shared updates
about their lives, such as
personal thoughts and facts
about events related to
their families, academic
First online diary writers
include Claudio
Pinhanez, Justin Hall
and Carolyn Burke. The
media and public really
started noticing the
content and
documenting its
formation around
Who blogs?
and
Why blog?
  People who blog are
called blog creators or
also known as
“bloggers,”. And as long
as a person has access
to online tools that help
them to create web
page content, they can
 The most common
bloggers include
individuals who want
to simply share
personal information
about themselves
and/or their interests
and hobbies with the
 Some people use this web
content tool to bring
greater awareness to topics
they feel are critically
important to the
betterment of others like
topics related to political
news, charitable
organizations, safety
Businesses typically use
blogs to improve the lives
of their customers in
general, teach customers
how to safely use
products/services and
bring attention to their
expertise in a particular
industry or their
 What
makes a
good Blog?
 Following
characteristics:

a)A blog post should have

a focused topic.
b)A blog post should be
informative and
engaging.
c) A blog posts should
be provocative, yet
respectful.
d) A blog post can be
a reference in other
sources of online
information.
e) A blog posts inspire
 Following blog
ethics:

1) Promote Interactivity
• Post to your blog on a
regular basis
• Visit, post, and comment
 2) Promote Free Expression
• Do not restrict access to
your blog by specific
individuals or groups.
• Do not self censor by
removing posts or
comments once they are
published.
• Allow and encourage
 3) Strive for Factual
Truth

• Never intentionally
deceive others.
• Be accountable for
what you post.
 4) Be as Transparent as
Possible

• Reveal you identity as

much as possible (name,
photo, background info,
etc.)
• Cite and link to all sources
referenced in each post
 5) Promote the Human
Element in Blogging
• Minimize harm to others
when posting information
• Promote community by
linking to other blogs
• Build relationships by
responding to e-mails and
comments regularly
Where to
create a
Blog?
Blogger WorldPress Weebly Tumblr

Joomla Typad Medium Wix

How to
start a
Blog?
 Follow these steps:
Step I: Have an e-mail
account to get access in a
site
ex. gmail, yahoo mail
Step II: Pick a blog site
ex. WorldPress.com
Step III: Do the following
instructions from a blog site
Start your site
Sign in
Purpose
Topic
 Recipes
 Politics
 Parenthood
 Beginner’s guidelines
 Life experiences
 Health
 Family
 Travels
 Educational
 Music
 Personal stories
 Sports/ gaming
 Events/news
 Celebrities
 business
 Relationship goals
Blog’s name
Blog address
Pick a plan (free)
Official Site
Set your account
Set your tagline
Write your first blog
Publish it
Share to other accounts
Visit my blog site on:
 Wix.com
cycyquesaba.wixsite.com
 WorldPress.com
dingsdiary375194644.wordpre
ss.com
Thank you
for
listening.