What the Heck is a Blog?Written by Andy Wibbels
Everybody is talking about blogs. They are everywhere: on TV, in newspapers, and all over internet. With number of blogs doubling every five months, there is no stopping power of blogs.But what heck is a blog? For elegant simplicity and beauty that blogs create, they certainly have an ugly, ungainly name. Blawg sounds like some kind of gurgling sound your cat makes before coughing up a hairball. A blog, short for weblog, is often described as an online diary. The most recent entries (called posts) - appear on homepage of blog with links to archives of older posts. Archives are organized by date and often categorized by topic. Often, each post will have a form for readers to add their own comments and to give their opinion or reaction to post’s content. But that's just what a blog looks like - it doesn’t really tell you why a blog is different from a conventional website. The real genius in blogs appears in process of how they are written. You can update your blog instantly from any internet connection on any computer anywhere in world - even from your summer home in Tahiti (as you sip an ice-cold island cocktail). Blogs are designed for people who don't want to learn (or don’t have time to learn) HTML or web design. You use a special type of blogging software (called a blog tool) to create and update your weblog. You type your latest post into a simple online form. You click “Publish” and it is instantly available online for whole world to see. It's super-easy. If you can send an email, you can publish a weblog.
| | Internet MarketingWritten by David Kunstek
Is internet marketing something for you? Do you dream about working at home where your kids are, where you feel you should be? Internet marketing can promise this and so much more. But, tread lightly and do your research before jumping into world of Internet marketing. While many people feel that internet marketing is all a scam, simply stated, this is false. There are quality companies and quality business plans that are proven. Likewise, there are just as many and even more that are not worth your time or expense. To understand differences you need to take time to research and then decide if company is right for you. First, you should understand that in most internet marketing endeavors, you will own your own business. You are not working for someone else, which is a nice bonus, but it can be a downfall to many. There are extra expenses that you personally need to take on. You need to keep yourself motivated to do a good job on a daily basis.
If you believe you can handle these simple things in internet marketing, then you can start your search for a company to work with.
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