Monday, December 8, 2008

NET11 Learning Log: Top 5 Tips for New Bloggers

What an exciting week!

First I had no computer (crashed and 'died' on Friday 28th due to a suspected virus...I think it's just Windows Vista...I bought the computer brand new in March 2008 and it has already had the C-Drive replaced in June 2008!!!), so I borrowed time on other people's computers (very late at night and not conducive to anything serious) to try and finish a lengthy 2-part submission due Friday 5th Dec...which was completely lost on the computer that crashed.

Yes, frustrating, but thankfully most of it was still in my head.

I got my computer back on Saturday (HOORAY!!!), spent Sunday downloading things onto it so I could use it and finish the submission - and here I am!!

Needless to say, this is the very first post on my blog which was created on Wednesday 3rd Dec.

Top 5 Tips for New Bloggers Like Me!

1. Read, read, read...what others have written (primarily on the student message board, but then on their blogs). There are some great ideas out there waiting to be shared. Thanks to the guys n gals in NET11...and don't forget to leave comments on their pages :)

2. Click on everything on your blog page so you get to know what their purpose is - and so you can function better!

3. Try to make your page as visually interesting as you can, so that you and others feel welcome reading it.

4. Post regularly and keep your comments current.

5. Don't post long messages like I just did...people will just switch off...my next and succeeding posts will be as brief as I can when trying to still be coherent.

Good night and thanks for reading!