Monthly Archives: September 2014

You Might Be A Good Blog If…

Jeff Foxworthy slings jokes that all start with ‘You might be a redneck if..’ I’m going to co-op this simplistic and successful opener to explain what make a good blog. Well, you might be a good blog if…you have a … Continue reading

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Blogging: A Multimodal Jigsaw Puzzle

Blogging is not easy. It is an activity which involves many essential elements, all of which must work together for the blog to be effective.  As such, blogging is a multimodal jigsaw puzzle. In order for a blog to be … Continue reading

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Standing Out in the Blogosphere

The proliferation of blogs has transformed the way we read, write, and even think. Nowadays, nearly anyone can log onto a computer and create a blog on subjects as diverse as cooking recipes to pop song sonnets. But not all … Continue reading

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My Guide to a Successful Blog

A lot of time, energy, and thought go into blog pages and posts. I, for one, am amazed at the number of techniques and approaches that are taken into consideration when writing and making a blog. According to the book … Continue reading

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Blogs: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

            A good blog has many important characteristics that mirror all types of writing; both analog and digital. A good blog is aesthetically pleasing and intellectually stimulating. Design and style are equally as important as content. In Lance Hosey’s article … Continue reading

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Assets to Good Websites

Finding good websites on the web can actually be somewhat challenging. There are a number of assets that make some websites better than others. Yes, a website should be well written, but what are the little things that make some … Continue reading

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What Makes an Excellent Post?

When it comes to creating a blog, as in any other type of writing, what we say-content- is very important. But it is also true that how we say it and, especially, how we present it to our audience- form- … Continue reading

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Digital Writing: Not All Blogs Are Excellent

Not all blogs are excellent. Digital writing is difficult, just as any kind of writing, but that is no reason to be discouraged from starting your own blog. Many writers have taken to writing on the web with the advent … Continue reading

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Steps to a Great Blog

What makes a good blog? Let’s begin with the basics. What defines something as a blog in the first place?  “A web blog or blog is simply a Web page or site for frequently updated posts, or entries that typically … Continue reading

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What Makes An Excellent Blog?

In order to create a successful blog you need more than just good writing.  An individual may be an outstanding writer, but if he does not demonstrate any other characteristics other than his ability to write he won’t become a … Continue reading

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