Never having a blog before, I never truly understood the use of this tool. In fact, upon completing this project, I was able to see the true benefits of having a blog post- especially for one's online identity. Many individuals use blogs to update their fan base on their travels, or their interests. Case in point, it is a great tool to be used as a portfolio. Gwenyth Paltrow is a celebrity who consistently updates her wildly successful blog, Goop. She comments on specific cities, and where to go when there, as well as recipes, and restaurant recommendations. I for one, love reading her blog, as it is a great way to obtain suggestions on places I've never visited!
This project was a great introduction into the blog world. It was interesting to me how a simple 200 word post about a current event or class discussion could be a captivating idea, even on a single topic-Online Identity.
Although I didn't find having a blog too strenuous, I don't believe I will continue to have one. This is because, I find that my interests lie in areas that my family and friends may not necessarily care for. My roommate, however, has a fashion blog, in which she loves to update regularly, as that is a true interest of hers. In fact, she is building it to add to her resume to ensure she has experience in the fashion world when applying for jobs later on.
I've learned that individuals can talk about anything on their blog, however as we've learned in class, they must be careful. Things posted on the Internet are there forever, so before writing an inappropriate comment, or starting a controversial post, think about who could be potentially reading your blog. However, I have also learned that blogs can truly be useful, for recommendations and suggestions.
Be careful what you post and have fun!
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