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What is a web log/blog?
A web blog (or blog) is a diary or journal that you maintain online. It is a Web page that is made up of frequently updated entries that are arranged chronologically. This means, you can view fresh updates on the page, while olders entries will get archived on a frequent basis. It is similar to posting an instant message on the Web. Anyone who knows about your blog or who you share the URL with can then check out your blog, comment on it and discuss anything that you have written about. It's a fun, new way to become a part of one of the Web's most dynamic and fastest growing communites!
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How is a blog different from a homepage?
The major difference between a blog and a homepage is that the former is dynamic, while the latter is static. The purpose of a homepages is basically to showcase yourself. It usually contains a set of links highlighting your work, your interests, hobbies and your family.
A blog, on the other hand, is similar to a diary or journal that you update frequently. Some even choose to update every few hours in order to keep their content fresh and interesting. The older posts on your blog also get archived automatically. You can easily access a post that you made a year ago using the archive links. The next step in blogging is to get acquainted with like-minded bloggers, forming communities and taking part in lively and enriching discussions.
You can do anything with your blog. Discuss politics, your wedding, cricket, news and anything else that catches your fancy. It is personal publishing at your fingertips!
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What is the purpose of a blog?
You can use blogs for different purposes. Some use blogs for fun and some use it for work. Some use it for both. For example, if you are a music fan, you can use your blog to discuss your favourite bands, share interesting music links, air your opinion on who's hot and who's not - in fact, you can write just about anything. Then you can start browsing for more blogs in your interest category, add them to your favourites list and form your own community.
Blogs are also make excellent communication tools. At work, using a private blog you can keep members of your team in the loop by posting all related links, files and or information on projects. This is an easier method of sharing information than sending out multiple emails or setting up discussion groups.
You can have a family blog to keep members of your extended family in touch with one another. A technical blog can help you discuss the latest developments, ask for inputs, and maybe even share some of your latest projects. There have been cases of people landing jobs because of their blogs!
There are many more ways you can use a blog and once you start blogging, you'll discover them for yourself.
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What should be the contents of my blog?
The content blogs vary greatly from person to person. Some people like sharing links and cross-linking to other bloggers. Others like writing about their daily life and use their blog as a way to keep in touch with friends and family. Others might use it as a forum for commentary and discussion on the latest news, trends and current events. Then again, others use it to showcase their work, post stories, photos, poetry, mini-essays and fiction.
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Do I need to know HTML and coding?
RediffBlogs is extremely easy and simple to use. You do not need any knowledge of HTML at all. Once you sign in, you can create your blog with the help of a user-friendly interface. Once you get more familiar with the interface, you can then start adding links and other bloggers to your template. The Bloggers Lounge will keep you constantly updated as to the latest tools tips and tricks on how to become an expert blogger!
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But, I'm not a writer...
The great part is that you don't have to be a writer! You can leave that to the experts. This is a place where you get to air your opinions, share links, comment on events and even share photographs. You don't need to be a master of the English language. A spell-check available in most programs will ensure your entry does not have spelling errors. Also, a good idea is to organise your thoughts on a piece of paper, or another document before you post the entry. That will ensure lesser errors and make your entries more appealing to others.
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How do I get started?
All you need is an account with RediffBlogs. You can set up your blog in three simple steps. Once you have completed the process, you will be assigned a blog URL lile http://yourname.rediffblogs.com, where 'yourname' is whatever you want to call your blog.
You can also take a guided tour to help you get started. The process of setting and updating your blog is very simple. You can sign in and get started immediately.
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