Saturday, May 24, 2008

Top 10 Tools to Get Blogging Done


Writing your blog should be a fun way to stretch your mind and stay connected to trends, friends, and the greater world, not another computer task that takes far too long to get done. But that's exactly what it can feel like if it takes you more time to find your post ideas, tweak your markup, and make everything look right than to actually get your thoughts down. Here are a few tools and tricks that make our posts go faster and smoother.

Friday, May 23, 2008

Popular blogger ignites uproar over Twitter harassment

Blogger Ariel Waldman spurred a lively debate when she claimed that Twitter didn't abide by its own terms of service. She said it refused to take down an account that harassed her.

Beyond Blogs

Three years ago Businessweek's cover story showcased the phenomenon. A lot has changed since then.

Monday, May 19, 2008

Using Blogs to Your Advantage

Blogs are solidifying their spot on the internet very quickly due to the many advantages they provide. You can easily start a blog with very little money, and you can publish content easily to your audience.

Military Report: Secretly 'Recruit or Hire Bloggers'

A study, written for U.S. Special Operations Command, suggested "clandestinely recruiting or hiring prominent bloggers."

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Designing blogs is easy

Designing blogs in a unique way is hard. Whatever blog engine you are using, there are literally thousands of templates available which you can apply directly, without any significant code modifications.

Friday, May 02, 2008

Blogger exposes life on the Underground

Annie Mole's blog about the London Underground rail system began as a New Year's resolution to teach herself how to make an Internet Web site and has blossomed into a popular slice of commuter life. The criticisms, witticisms and daily observations posted on her "London Underground's Blog" www.london-underground.blogspot.com