A blog is shorter form of the phrase “Web log” [(we)b+log =blog] It is a personal online diary (as well as a collaborative space) that is regularly updated, often even on a daily basis. And the entries are archived.
BLOGGER: Someone who blogs, or writes content for a blog, is commonly referred to as a blogger.
BLOGGING: The act of writing a post for a blog is called blogging.
Advantages of using a blog:
1. Blog setup and administration are easier compared to other technologies.
2. The process of publishing various types of resources (such as text, images, video, etc.) on the internet is simpler in comparison to traditional web publishing.
3. Information posted on blogs is accessible at all times and from any location.
4. Comments and feedback improve critical thinking and writing.
Blog Topics Include:
a) News and Journalism
b) Education
c) Humour
d) Research
e) Technology
f) Peace
e) And so on!
Examples of Blogging Sites (Free):
1. Blogger
2. Word Press
3. Weebly
4. Wix
5. Tumblr
6. YourStory
7. Squarespace
8. Medium
How to write a blog, Steps:
1) Go to: http://www.blogger.com/
2) Sign up and register yourself.
3) You should have a Google account to create a blog on this site.
4) Name your blog.
5. Verify the availability of your blog title.
6) If your title is taken, then click ‘continue’.
7) Select your template.
8) Proceed with 'continue' again.
9) Begin blogging by sharing your views, opinions, and comments.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What is blogging?
A) Creating photographic content
B) Publishing a video/audio content on web
C) Publish written content on a website
D) All of
these
2. What is the primary purpose of a blog?
A) To sell products
B) To share personal thoughts and experiences
C) To provide news updates
D) To advertise services
3. Which of the following is NOT a popular blogging platform?
A) WordPress
B) Tumblr
C) Facebook
D) Medium
4. What is the recommended frequency for publishing new blog posts?
A) Once a month
B) Twice a year
C) Daily
D) It depends on the niche and audience
5. Blog post of a blog are ___.
A) Contents of blog containing photo, video, etc.
B) Static page of blog
C) Sidebar content of blog
D) All of these
6. Blog is a shortened form of: [B.A./B.Sc. 2024]
A) Website
B) Weblog
C) Belonging to a group
D) Belonging to a person
7. What does V in Vlogging mean? [B.A./B.Sc. 2024]
A) Video
B) Virtual
C) Visual
D) View
8. A regularly updated website/webpage run by an individual is called
A) E-mail [B.Sc. 2024]
B) Soft skills
C) C.V
D) Blog
9. A blog is a means of sharing [B.A. 2024]
A) Personal views and opinions
B) Views of a nation
C) International views
D) Views of a celebrity
10. What is CTA in a blog? [B.A. 2024]
A) Create Time Assessment
B) Call Time Automation
C) Call to Action
D) Create Time Allocation
11. What is a "call to action" (CTA) in a blog post?
A) A command to the search engine
B) An invitation for readers to take a specific action
C) A technical error message
D) A header image
12. Creating and publishing video content on a blog is called?
A) Vlog
B) Media
C) News
D) All of these
13. Who is a blogger?
A) Person who consumes blog
B) Person creating and publishing blog content
C) reviewer of blog
D) All of these
14. Which of the following resources are required to create a blog?
A) Domain Name
B) Hosting
C) Content
D) All of these
15. Which of these are modes of interaction between the reader and blogger [B.A. 2024]
A) Likes
B) Comments
C) Shares
D) All of these
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