WRITING A BLOG

Dr. Cel A. Tibayan

College of Arts and Sciences
At the end of this session, students will be able to:
1. appreciate the benefits and challenges of writing a blog
2. write a blog
What is a blog?
• A blog (“weblog”) is an
online journal or
informational website
displaying information in
the reverse chronological
order, with latest posts
appearing first.

• It is a platform where a
writer or even a group of
writers share their
views on an individual
subject.
A BLOG MUST ALWAYS BE
DYNAMIC.
MOST BLOGS HAVE THE
SAME STRUCTURE.
Sidebar
Footer
Header
Main content
A BLOG’S LEADING STAR IS
ITS CONTENT.
ONE RULE APPLIES TO ALL
BLOGS: RELEVANCY.
A BLOG IS FOUNDED ON
PERSONAL TOUCH.
ALL BLOGS ARE ABOUT
COMMUNICATION.
 Elements of a good blog:
• Have a purpose
• Have a niche
• Engaging headline
and introduction
• Short summary
• “Meaty” content
• Social media-friendly
graphic
• External links
Characteristics
of a quality
blog post:
• Thought-out design
• Perfect length
• Original content
• Great research
 Types of
blogs::
1. Fashion blog
2. Personal blog
3. News blog
4. Humor blog
5. Photo blog
6. Food blog
7. Video blog (vlog)
8. Educational blog