Weblogs Part II How to Start a Weblog: Tools, Tips and Techniques May 25, 2005 |
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Part II
How to Start a Weblog: Tools, Tips and Techniques
What should you consider when you're planning a new weblog? Take time to think about the purpose, scope, editorial style, and weblog brand. Consider what technical skills, subject knowledge, and writing skills might be needed? Identify weblog features that you might need such as topics, search, daily archives, permanent links, etc.
Weblog software ranges from the very simple to feature-rich loaded with functions and add-on modules. Learn about weblog features and build your own list of requirements. Setting up a weblog in a corporate environment usually means taking into account some special requirements for security, permissions, and promotion. Find out key questions to ask when selecting weblog software. Examine the features offered by some commercial, low cost and free blogging packages.
This seminar will help choose weblog software that best suits your needs and key points to consider when getting your weblog off to a good start. Darlene Fichter will share insights gained from starting several weblogs. She'll point out some common pitfalls to avoid and tips on integrating blogging into regular workflow.
Targeted Learners
This session is designed for information professionals who want start a weblog and would like to know what needs to be considered at the outset. This seminar requires basic understanding of what weblogs are gained from attending Part 1 or elsewhere. No in-depth technical knowledge is required, but some basic familiarity with HTML authoring and/or database driven web sites would be an asset.
Critical Learning Questions
1. What do you need to consider when starting a solo or group weblog?
2. What are the technical requirements for your weblog? What features and functions are available?
3. What are some of weblog software programs and hosted services that might be suit for library weblogs?
Virtual Learning Series Speaker
Darlene Fichter, Data Library Coordinator, University of Saskatchewan Library
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