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Web 2.0 and Social Media

Free Blog Tools

Try one of these free sites (top web-based blog tools used by non-profits according to Blog Platforms) or compare options using the Weblog Matrix.

Micro-blogging

Micro-blogging limits users to quick snippets of information (140 characters or less).  Microbloggers often post on-the-go via mobile device and may use URL shorteners such as tinyurl.com to make the most of their posting space.

What is RSS?

        What is RSS?

Blogging 101

What is a blog?

Blog is short for weblog - think of it as a multi-media journal on the web.  Blogs are published by individuals or groups with personal or professional interests to share with the world.  They allow for control over original content while encouraging reader input via comments.

Why blog?

Try a blog if you'd like to post your own ideas or content and then invite feedback from others.  Your latest "posts" will take center stage so your site will always be fresh.

7 Things You Should Know About...Blogs from the Educause Learning Initiative.

Blogs in Plain English

Blogs in Plain English - Watch more Videos at Vodpod.

Blogs in Action

Find Blogs by Subject

Search for existing blogs and bloggers by topic using one of these tools.

Articles about Blogging