What is a Blog?
"A blog is a discussion or informational website published on the World Wide Web consisting of discrete, often informal diary-style text entries. Posts are typically displayed in reverse chronological order, so that the most recent post appears first, at the top of the web page". Wikipedia
Features of a Blog Post:
Parts of a Blog:
Steps to Write a Blog Post:
Types of Blog Posts:
"A blog is a discussion or informational website published on the World Wide Web consisting of discrete, often informal diary-style text entries. Posts are typically displayed in reverse chronological order, so that the most recent post appears first, at the top of the web page". Wikipedia
Features of a Blog Post:
- Short (A blog can be very few words with an image...or 300 words...or more
but Internet readers have short attention spans, so blogs tend to be SHORT) - One topic or idea
Parts of a Blog:
- An attention-grabbing headline
Tip: The title should read like a newsflash or a news headline, daring the reader to click the link.
Learn More: Read “5 Easy Tricks to Help You Write Catchy Headlines“ - A captivating lead paragraph
Tip: Internet readers have short attention spans, so the first paragraph needs to command their attention.
Tip: Start with a quote, a question, or a bold, statement. - Interesting Info
Tip: Include interesting supporting points. Be sure to fact-check.
Tip: Think about what you want to say and make a list of bullet points. Then, write your blog using these bullet points as main sections. - Close with a call-to-action or pathway to next steps
Tip: Think - What do you want your audience to do? reflect on a particular idea? learn more? take action? Respond? Whatever it is, make it clear and actionable. Include links or contact info need to follow the call to action.
Tip: Invite readers to answer a question, leave a comment, or share the post.
Steps to Write a Blog Post:
- Choose a topic
- Write a headline
Tip: Start with a quote, a question, or a bold, statement. - Write the lead paragraph.
- List a few main points in the body.
Tip: Add a few interesting points and supporting info. - Write your call-to-action.
Tip: Include clear next steps and any info needed to take action.
Tip: Invite readers to answer a question, do research, leave a comment, or share the post. - Reread your blog post and check facts.
Tip: Be sure to fact-check and avoid copyright issues and plagiarism. - Edit and revise.
- Proofread for proper spelling and punctuation.
Tip: Proofread for proper spelling and punctuation. - Add an image.
- Submit for review and/or publish.
Types of Blog Posts:
- How-to
- List
- News
- Interview
- Review
- Personal
- Explanation
- Image-based
Click the video here to learn more:
Types of Blog Posts:
There are many kinds of blogs. Check out the samples below.
There are many kinds of blogs. Check out the samples below.
- How-to
- List
- News
- Interview
- Review
- Personal
- Explanation
- Image-based
Give It A Try - Create a Blog Post of Your Own
Follow the guidelines below to create a blog post of your own.
1. Choose A Topic:
Pick a topic you are interested in or a topic others might be interested in
2. Title: Write a headline for the top of your blog post.
Tip: How can you make the headline interesting or attention-grabbing?
Pick a topic you are interested in or a topic others might be interested in
2. Title: Write a headline for the top of your blog post.
Tip: How can you make the headline interesting or attention-grabbing?
2.Plan: Outline the information you want to include:
Include interesting points and important information or reflections.
3. Write: Review your planning notes above and use them to write your blog post.
Tips: What questions, quotes, or interesting facts can you add to your blog post?
4. Call-to-Action:
At the end of your blog post, write your call-to-action.
What do you want your readers to DO?
Include clear direction and any info needed for next steps.
Tip: For example, invite readers to do their own research,
answer a question, leave a comment, or share the post.
5. Edit and revise:
Reread your blog post, check your facts, proofread for proper spelling and punctuation.
6. Add an image:
Think about what image you could add to make this post more interesting.
Tip: Add a logo, photo, or drawing. Include the name and link of the source
(and confirm you have permission to use it)
7. Submit for review and possible publication.
CommUNITY Learning Network (CLN) will review blog posts and share posts approved with the public through the CLN website and community partner websites.
Submit your blog post for review and consideration for possible publication by emailing [email protected]
Include interesting points and important information or reflections.
3. Write: Review your planning notes above and use them to write your blog post.
Tips: What questions, quotes, or interesting facts can you add to your blog post?
4. Call-to-Action:
At the end of your blog post, write your call-to-action.
What do you want your readers to DO?
Include clear direction and any info needed for next steps.
Tip: For example, invite readers to do their own research,
answer a question, leave a comment, or share the post.
5. Edit and revise:
Reread your blog post, check your facts, proofread for proper spelling and punctuation.
6. Add an image:
Think about what image you could add to make this post more interesting.
Tip: Add a logo, photo, or drawing. Include the name and link of the source
(and confirm you have permission to use it)
7. Submit for review and possible publication.
CommUNITY Learning Network (CLN) will review blog posts and share posts approved with the public through the CLN website and community partner websites.
Submit your blog post for review and consideration for possible publication by emailing [email protected]
