Blogs


Blogs

 

Description

A blog, short for weblog, is a website in a journal format where a user posts commentary or news on a particular subject. While most blogs are text-based, one may also create photoblogs, vlogs (video) or podcasts (audio). Blogs are generally written by one person, but they can be multi-author.

 

Uses and Potential Benefits

Blogs provide forums for individuals to think and write about subjects that interest them, including links to other blogs or websites.  Many sites allow comments from others, which can build community and establish dialogue.  Combining blog entries with tags allows others to search for specific topical content, making the blog a useful reference.   Example: grantees might communicate with their stakeholders via a frequently updated blogs, informing them of their work and upcoming issues they should be aware of.

 

Examples of the Tool (Not exhaustive or vetted)

www.blogger.com/start

www.wordpress.com/

www.typepad.com/

www.movabletype.com/

 

References/Articles/Examples from Nonprofits and Foundations

10 Ways Nonprofits Can Use Blogs

 

 

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Blog

Rex Foundation Blog

Seven Blogging Tools Reviewed

www.interaction.org/media/MD_ICT/blogs.html

Google.org Blog

Community Technology Foundation Blog

 

Real Time or Time Independent?

Time Independent

 

Can Start Small and Expand?

Yes

 

Time/Cost to Implement?

Low

 

Time/Cost to Maintain

High