| Blogs are just for vain people who just want to talk | | | | often work just a little different than your favorite |
| about themselves, right? While some people may | | | | word processor. Posts, which is what an entry is |
| believe that is all a blog is, that is far from the truth. | | | | called, just require a bit of time typing, there is no |
| Blogs have changed quite a bit from their web diary | | | | programming required. The days of having to learn |
| days. | | | | HTML to say something online are gone with a blog. |
| What is the purpose of a blog? | | | | What do you mean blog programs? Are there |
| The purpose of a blog is quite simply... anything. Yes, | | | | different ones? |
| it seems like a non-answer, yet each day people are | | | | Oh yes, there are quite a few different blog |
| finding new ways to use WordPress blogs. People | | | | programs. Some people choose to use an online blog |
| find a myriad of uses for other blog formats as well, | | | | program or service. WordPress.com, Blogspot and |
| but WordPress is probably the most versatile. | | | | Blogger are ones that are commonly used online. |
| Can you tell me some purposes of a blog? | | | | These are completely free to use, but the blog |
| Some people write about their lives. Others use blogs | | | | program does own your blog so if they disagree with |
| for opinion pieces, celebrity news or news in general. | | | | your point of view they can ban you or your blog. |
| Dog breeders use blogs for updates about their | | | | Is there an alternative? |
| kennel and information about the breed they are | | | | There are ones you can host on your own website. |
| raising. Cat Fanciers talk about all the different types | | | | This means you get a domain name and you install |
| of cats. Exercise buffs review exercise programs. | | | | the blog program on the domain name. WordPress is |
| The list goes on and on. | | | | actually the most common used because it is such a |
| But what about businesses? Can they use blogs? | | | | versatile program. While it does require a bit of work |
| Online stores discuss new products and review | | | | to load WordPress (or other blog program) it does |
| products they are currently sell. News shows have | | | | not require programming knowledge. However, many |
| blogs by newscasters who give their points of view | | | | people hire someone to install it and after that it just |
| and give general news that may not make the 5 | | | | requires being able to type. |
| o'clock news show. Manufacturers discuss potential | | | | Should I have a blog? |
| products and products that already on the market. | | | | If you can type, you can run a blog. Just share your |
| Food manufacturers have blogs with recipes. | | | | thoughts and opinions. Your blog can be as unique as |
| Why are so many people using blogs? | | | | you are, and be about any subject you enjoy. |
| Blog programs are surprisingly easy to use. They | | | | |
