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`, , 09, , Blog Writing, , Introduction, The term Blog is a contraction of the word ‘weblog’. It is a discussion or informational text, published on, the internet. Blogs are written on various subjects and are often informal diary-style text entries. A blog entry,, known as a blog post, is typically displayed in reverse chronological order, so that the recent post appears first, at, the top of the web page. In recent years, blogs have gained popularity as a medium of expression and, communication. Fashion blogs, Travel blogs, and Lifestyle blogs are just some examples of various kinds of blogs., , Explanation of Concept, In the introduction, we learnt about the meaning of a blog. Now, let us explore the structure and the finer, aspects of blogs., Structure of Blogs, Although the look of blogs has changed over time, they still retain some basic features and structure., Here are some common features that a typical blog will include:, , Header with menu or navigation bar, , Main content with latest blog posts, , Sidebar having social profiles, favourite content, or call-to-action, , Footer with relevant links, like a disclaimer, privacy policy, contact page, etc., Given below is the list of reasons and factors that explain how blogging can be beneficial for personal and, professional lives of individuals., , Blogs give you a scope to express your feelings and views., , Blogs help you to share important information., , Blogs help you to develop and refine your writing skills., , Blogs can help you to make money online., , Blogs help you in building your reputation and expanding your professional network., , Blogs help you to gain media exposure., 1., , Blogs filter your thoughts, , 2., , Blogs enhance your skills as a writer, , 3., , Blogs adds up to your knowledge, , 4., , Blogs can help you to connect with a large audience, , 5., , Blogs help introverts to express their opinions and views, , 6., , Blogs reward the ‘new age’ publishers, , 7., , Blogs encourage discoveries and diverse perspectives, , 8., , Blogs open up a new world of ideas, , 1

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, , Std. XII: English Yuvakbharati, How to Write a Blog Post in Five Easy Steps, Step 1:, Step 2:, Step 3:, , Step 4:, Step 5:, , 2, , First, you need to choose a topic. Then prepare an outline, conduct relevant research and check the facts., Think of a unique title for your blog post., Write an engaging text containing introduction, lead and concluding paragraph to sum up your blog, post., You can also add your personal experiences, and perceptions., Use images to enhance the look of your post, improve its flow, put in some humour, and explain, complex topics. Write short paragraphs, simple sentences and words to make it easier for the readers., Finally, you need to edit your blog post and make sure that there are no repetitions. You can also ask, someone to review the text and provide feedback. You can end your blog post with a discussion question, or a call to action.