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Faizan
A weblog (blog for short) is a published online presence that customarily offers a specific, often personal, topical point of view, though the landscape has grown to accommodate a breadth of scope from daily diary to the marketing of consumer goods. The blog's vast advantage over a traditional website is ease of construction and maintenance, making it an ideal format for the novice. Best of all, established web hosts are specifically designed to offer free formatting platforms. Three components will determine success: concept, execution, and upkeep. The burgeoning blogger will find myriad opportunities to share his thoughts or earn her fortune.
- Choose an established blogging website to host your weblog. Most venerable hosting companies will offer free account setup, bountiful style templates, ease of use and 24/7 support.
- Set up an account at your chosen blog hosting website by providing a valid email address, username and password. Because your blog will be a public forum, be sure the password is appropriately secure, and mark it in a safe location for future reference.
- Name your blog. Choose something distinctive and memorable for your potential audience, yet remain faithful to your blog topic.
- Choose a design template. Take the time to inspect the many options, looking carefully for subtle differences. Consider the various elements you will be posting, including photos or video, and imagine how the completed page will look once published.
- Customize the standard page appearance and layout. Experiment with font size and colors, and even reposition or create new topic headings, until you are satisfied with the overall look of the blog. Remove any unwanted categories or headings. Everything can be changed, so proceed without fear. Remain focused, and resist any temptation to work beyond the scope of your first blog post.
- Include links to your social networking accounts, as well as for readers' comments. Remember that your goal is to build a loyal audience, and feedback is a valuable source of mutual interaction.
- Write your blog. Everything is designed to your liking, so now it is time to collect your thoughts, reference any notes, and simply write in a conversational tone. It may take some time to find your "voice," but blogging requires a certain leap of faith. Add photos or links to other blogs, articles, even videos that you consider interesting or relevant. This is your opportunity to share thoughts and expertise with the world, so stay on topic and focused.
- Review your blog. Read your writing and make any needed edits for spelling or clarity.
- Publish your blog. All the hard work is done; now it is time to share the fruits of your labor.
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