WordPress users have the option to use widgets. These are nice to use because from the Admin panel, you could play around with the sidebar’s components. Your WordPress blog is a really interesting thing to play with. You have so many options. There are themes that you could choose from online and you could tweak […]
The Growing Blogsphere. Expression in Opression
In oppressive countries, such as Iran (which shut down almost all independent newspapers in 2000), blogs have provided a way for journalists and others to express themselves and share the latest news and happenings. But speaking up in such places often has serious consequences, such as one blogger in Iraq who was jailed by authorities […]
On Comments: To moderate or to not moderate?
a glimpse into how comments are moderated When you have a blog and you have the comments function on, or open for that matter, it cannot be helped that sometimes you get spam or insulting comments from different visitors, most of them you probably don’t even know. Some might even be personal insults or a […]
Blogging responsibly (part 1)
When you blog, it is inevitable that you end up writing about too many things. That is why some say a person has ‘over-blogged’ when that happens. Too much information is another phrase. This sometimes happens when a person is ranting. Or sharing his/her reflections. No wonder some people get fired for blogging. In offices, […]
Choosing the right blog software
Choosing the right blog software for your new blog requires that you ask yourself some questions and make a list of all of the features and tools you need as well as your budget. Once you have this information written down you will be prepared to start shopping for blog software. However, keep in mind […]
Blogging Is Good For Kids!!
Here are seven reasons why blogging is good for your kids-: 1. Responsibility/Commitment – Daily Posts Regular updates require children to be disciplined and responsible. 2. Communication – Increased Communication with Friends and Relatives Blogging or journaling gives children the opportunity to connect with relatives who might live some distance away, communicating important timely issues. […]