Why YOU need a blog and how to make it successful
The folks at Mashable, a blog about social networking, put together a list of 50 widgets for your blog. They include widgets that give the current price of gas and videos that are relevant to the context of your blog or post. My favorite is the Giftbox that allows your friends and family to see what you want for your birthday. This widget might also be used to collect donations for needy children or items for a non-profit in need.
The Beginners Guide to Blogging
Blog 101 is an introduction to blogging for beginners. It covers the basic definitions, history and benefits of having and maintaining a blog. Blog 101 takes the reader through step-by-step instructions on setting up and populating a blog, integrating into the blogosphere and building the vital online community necessary for a blog to be a success!
