Overview of blogger.com
Blogger is one of the oldest blogging sites on the internet. It was created by Pyra labs in 1999. It offers members the chance to set up a profile that enables them to log a personal commentary on the web, hence the term 'web log' subsequently shortened to 'blog'.
A tendency of blogs, especially on blogger is to focus on a specific subject or niche that the author feels strongly for.
Services of Blogger
- Blogger, in conjunction with flickr (see tutorial two) enables the user to upload photos to display images central to the subject of their blog.
- Allows you to display information about your interests, occupation and a blurb about yourself, enabling like-minded individuals to find and view your blog.
- Blogger offers a reading list with headings such as: 'Blogger buzz' and 'blogs of note'. This simplifies the experience for some people and provides a good starting point to start looking at other blogs.
- Blogger has created its own blog publishing system to enhance ease of creation and use.
- Blogger provides links from your interests to people with the same interests. E.g. If you cite kayaking as an interest, by clicking on the word you will be linked to other users of blogger who also like kayaking. You can then peruse their blogs at your leisure.
- You can personalise your blog with themes, pictures, games, videos, newscasts and much more. This creates a more interactive experience.
Blogging is a good way to see what other OT's are doing in the world. This gives a different perspective to us as students. It is also heartening to see the passion some people have for this profession.
Another website that offers blogging services is: http://www.wordpress.com/
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