Literature & Weblogs By J. Selva [home]
By. J. Selva - Valencia - Año 2005

Is a blog a web page ?
On the surface yes, weblogs appear no different than conventional Web pages, but one salient feature of these posts is that they depend on specific lines of XML that are usually referred to as an RSS document (Really Simple Syndication or Rich Site Summary). The use of this RSS document allows other webloggers to exchange content as well as integrate information into their own postings.
So the editing of a blog differs greatly from a single web page. While the web is edited entirely and each page separately, and then have to be uploaded to a web server, the blog uses a web menu that updates posts and other information without having to use uploads via ftp. What is more, blog host use templates to help you, and do all the organizational work of your data.

    LETS BLOG

    Blogs seem to be popping up everywhere on the Web. With so many free blog software and hosts available, it can be downright confusing. And, one of the most common questions is: "What are the best free blog software or systems out there?" So, if you're one of those looking for the best free blog platforms available, here are some of the most recommended free blog systems.

BLOG HOSTS

Live Journal

This popular free blog host is preferred by many individuals who enjoy a community-based blogging system. It is web-based and the sign-up process is quick and easy. There's also a premium version.

Blogger

This is one of the most popular free blog hosts.

Users can create a personal or a group blog for free - either by using their hosted service (BlogSpot) or one's own web host.

Multiply

This is where blogging meets social networking. It also supports photo blogging and video/audio uploads. There are three membership levels: Free, Gold, and Platinum.

Xanga

This free blog platform is web-based. There is also a 'premium' (paid) version. It is growing in popularity, especially because of its community. Just sign-up and you will get a free blog going soon enough.

20Six UK

This is a UK-based free blog host that has some nifty features including image hosting, statistics, categories, RSS/XML feed, voting, and comments functions. One special feature it has that many blog hosts don't offer is the support for mobile blogging (posting to your blog using MMS and/or email). They have recently introduced paid versions of this blog system.

MindSay

This free blog system offers features and plugins including templates, friends' list, favorite links, music playlists, recent visitors list, comments, and ratings.

SOFTWARE FOR BLOGGING:

    WordPress

    This free blog software is b2/cafelog's official successor. It has a great interface and useful features like 'private' posting (password-protected), file uploads, and more. You need PHP version 4.1 or greater, MySQL version 3.23.23 or greater, and The Apache mod_rewrite module (optional, for the nice URI functions) on your server.

    Movable Type

    This is a popular blog software among bloggers who like to manipulate web designs, formats, and functions. However, you need to have some programming skills (or pay for an installation service) and your own web host. While there is a free blog version, some bloggers might find the licensing agreement with this too limiting. For more flexibility, there are several licensing fee options for both personal and commercial users.

    Bloggar (editor)

    Pay software: pmachine |

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What Bloggers do ?
Webs offer a a full range of services to bloggers. And they take advantage of that, of course.
The following is an example illustrate how a blogger who runs a blog spread his information thought internet, using free resources on-line, and shares that information with others.

He runs a Blog called wwww.vidavacia.com.ar (Jorge G.). Resources:

Of course, to use this facilities you have to register.

Also don't forget to visit WikkaWiki∞!

Useful pages: FormattingRules, OrphanedPages, WantedPages, TextSearch.

This is the web paper for class: Literature and Hypertext.
Student: Joaquín Selva Pérez . UNIVERSITY OF VALENCIA. FACULTY OF LANGUAGUES (2005)