Response to “Journalism Next” Chapter 2

Blogs, Blogs, Blogs

Blogs are becoming a very important and prominent source of news for many news consumers in today’s online world.

Just like many things on the internet, a majority of users have access to these blog platforms. There are little to no barriers to entry for those who want to blog. Simply have an idea, sign up for one on any of the various blogging platforms and get to it.

Chapter 2 of Briggs’ “Journalism Next” teaches the online journalist about vast world of blogging. From starting a blog to search optimization, the chapter gives useful information and tips for being successful.

One essential part of the chapter describes blogs as a voice for not only the casual users, but also professional journalists. News organizations like the New York Times and CNN were examples for prominent blog sites.

There are many tools at the bloggers disposal like widgets, advertising, and templates to make the blog interesting. None of that matters though unless the blogger has something interesting to discuss or publish. Blogs can be as interesting or boring as the blogger makes it.

Though blogs are accessible, they must be enticing for those reading them. There are many types of blogs that can be interesting for the user. In this day and age, vloggers or video bloggers have become a big part of the blogosphere. Though that is only one type of blog, the blogger must be creative and innovative to be well received.

A blog is first and foremost all for the reader. If you can provide relevant and interesting content, you will be able to attract an audience.