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My initial blog sketch<\/p><\/div>\n
One of the challenges I will face will be ensuring that the information I present is both understandable and not \u201cdumbed-down.\u201d\u00a0 My audience will consist of those who know nothing about archives as well as those who have spent their lives in the field.\u00a0 Finding the right blend between these two types of readers will be a difficult balance to strike initially, but will improve over time as my audience solidifies and my understanding of their needs expands.<\/p>\n
Another will come from the fact that the archival science community is a small one, and that many competing blogs exist for the attention of this tiny group.\u00a0 There are many great blogs out there, two of which I look at below.\u00a0 By blending the positive aspects of many of the archives blogs I follow, I hope to create an attractive online presence that will help my website flourish.<\/p>\n
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Fondly, Pennsylvania<\/i>. Historical Society of Pennsylvania. 2013. Web. 12 September 2013. <http:\/\/hsp.org\/blogs\/fondly-pennsylvania<\/a>>.<\/p>\n Fondly, Pennsylvania<\/i> is one of the many blogs run by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.\u00a0 Focusing on the society\u2019s most recent projects and discoveries, the blog is a great resource for those interested in the day-to-day happenings of HSP.\u00a0 One of the more attractive visual elements of the blog is the use of preview screens for each blog post.\u00a0 The volume of posts that go through the blog necessitate this step, which makes navigation and browsing on the front page much easier for the reader.\u00a0 The top of the blog displays a short description of the content of the site, which also helps readers, especially those unfamiliar with HSP.\u00a0 Captivating images also help draw the audience\u2019s attention to the posts.\u00a0 HSP has created a great blog in Fondly, Pennsylvania,<\/i> using interesting articles and a unique perspective to attract and inform readers.\u00a0 As such, this blog serves as a great guidepost as I put more thought into what I ultimately want my blog to be.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Melissa Mannon. ArchivesInfo<\/i>. ArchivesInfo. 2013. Web. 12 September 2013. <archivesinfo.blogspot.com<\/span>>.<\/p>\n ArchivesInfo<\/i> is the blog for Melissa Mannon, an archivist and cultural heritage consultant.\u00a0 The blog focuses on current issues and trends in the archival and information sciences.\u00a0 The blog is visually appealing, and the use of images both in individual posts and the overall frame of the site draw readers into exploring Mannon\u2019s content.\u00a0 Articles use links only when appropriate, allowing the audience the learn more without being bogged down with useless content.\u00a0 Mannon also uses \u201clabels\u201d to tag posts under broader topics, allowing interested readers to explore more of her content. \u00a0By mixing facts and current trends with her own personal opinions, Mannon\u2019s content serves as a kind of hybrid informational op-ed column.\u00a0 Overall, ArchivesInfo<\/i> is an informative and appealing blog that serves as a good model for my own.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" From the beginning of this class, I knew that I wanted to use my blog to talk about all aspects of archives: technology, education, current trends, issues, news, and humor.\u00a0 My main audience will be those involved with archives and … Continue reading