Blogs

====Blogs are different from websites in a few key ways and have their own design features beyond that which make them unique. First, a blog is published by any number of users (though frequently just one) who can share authorship of the content just by sharing their e-mail address. Second, "posts" appear in reverse chronological order, so the "last word" is always at the top of the page. Third, blogs allow for comments to be published right alongside the original content. This creates discussion around the topic with many viewpoints shared. In terms of design, almost all blogs have a "blogroll", a kind of suggested reading list of other blogs and web content, and the ability to customize their site using "widgets". This allows for everything from embedded videos to maps locating visitors on the globe.====

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Blog Software and Hosts
Wordpress [] to start a Wordpress blog [] to get software to host your own blogs

Blogger (or e-blogger/blogspot, partnered with Google) []

Edublogs (wordpress for educators and students) []

Posterous []

Micro-blogging
Microblogging has gotten a bad rap because there are just too many people willing to post what they had for breakfast and wanting to hop on via their mobile phones to rant about their significant other at the drop of a hat, but it can be a powerful tool to connect, collaborate, and get up to the minute news. Just beware the time sink and don't be afraid to unfollow anyone who has ever used #CaptainCrunch or #ICouldJustKillHim.

Tumblr [] Twitter []

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