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Tag: Blogs

  • Secrets of a Killer Blog Post: Images

    You already know that well-researched, high-quality content is the backbone of a killer blog post. But don’t underestimate the importance of a strong visual component when you’re composing your latest and greatest update for your audience The human brain processes images in as little as 13 milliseconds—less than the blink of an eye. A post…

  • Blogging is not Dead Yet! And it isn’t Tweeting

    Podcasting News in talking about blogging notes that pundits always say that blogging is dead. They went on to say: The NYT said that blogging was dead because the young are switching to Twitter – as if they were interchangeable. Stats from Nielsen, though, show the number of blogs growing at a steady pace for…

  • Petite teen becomes big voice in fashion world

    Reprinted from the Seattle Times for class. At home with 13-year-old Tavi Gevinson, one of the young bloggers turning the fashion scene inside out. Tavi’s Style Rookie blog (tavi-thenewgirlintown.blogspot.com) has caught the attention of fashion magazines, stores and designers. By Megan Twohey Chicago Tribune HEATHER CHARLES / MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS Tavi Gevinson, pictured December 22, 2009,…