I have many blogs, as a friend recently pointed out to me, I narrow cast as opposed to broadcast. By that he meant that I have many different blogs on many different subjects. And as someone who blogs often, I thought I would share some of my ideas about how to create a baby blog.
- So now what exactly is blogging and what is a Blog?
(n.) Short for Web log, a blog is a Web page that serves as a publicly accessible personal journal for an individual. Typically updated daily, Blogs often reflect the personality of the author.
(v.) To author a Web log.
Other forms: Blogger (a person who blogs), blogging (the act of maintaining a web log or blog).
Blogging is just writing. That's all it is. So the first thing that any aspiring blogger should do is think a bit about just what they will be writing about. In this case you probably will be writing about your baby, and your experience as a parent.
Many other parents are doing it, so it has become a popular way to share and communicate with friends and family. Write ups, letters, photos, even video clips can be shared via a blog.
A blog can also be a way of collecting resources that you need and use to be a parent. If you find a web-site that you like, then just link to it from your blog. Then when you need to find it again, you have the link.
A blog can be a way of connecting to others who are just like you. As you blog about your baby, you will meet online and probably become "on-line friends" with other bloggers. Who knows, some of your on-line friends may become real world friends.
Software and hardware needs
-- Blogging platforms - To blog, you need some kind of blogging software, also called a blogging platform. There are many, too many to mention. But a very nice post over at Mashable.com titled Baby Blogging: 8 Trendy Tools Compared gives a nice overview of some of the platforms that are out there.
You can also start your new baby blog at blogging web sites like blogger.com and wordpress.com.
Obviously if you are reading this you have a computer. But there are other hardware tools needed to be an effective baby blogger. You will at least need a digital camera preferably something that also can do video.
The Flip Video Ultra Series 60-Minutes Camcorder is a perfect video camera for a parent who wants to use it to take video of their children for a blog.
Some features that you might want in a camera;
- Simple to use, pocket-sized camcorder with one-touch recording and digital zoom
- Holds 60 minutes of full VGA-quality video on 2GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required
- Convenient USB arm plugs directly into your computer for easy viewing and sharing
- Built-in software lets you easily e-mail videos, upload to YouTube and AOL, and capture still photos from video
- Ability to watch videos instantly on TV with included cable
Blogging is also reading other blogs.
Finally to maintain a active blog that is updated often and read by others, you will also have to read the blogs of others. This will also help you get ideas about how to blog better.
And remember that blogging is fun, it is about sharing information with friends and family. It will help you keep track of your baby's growth, and could be something that you share with them when they are older.
Books About Blooging
Sleep Is for the Weak: The Best of the Mommybloggers Including Amalah, Finslippy, Fussy, Woulda Coulda Shoulda, Mom-101, and More! (Blogher Book)
Blogging For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
The Huffington Post Complete Guide to Blogging
ProBlogger: Secrets for Blogging Your Way to a Six-Figure Income
Books @ Amazon.com about blogs
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