What is Blogging Etiquette.  Well, it’s just like any other category of etiquette, i.e. RSVP rules, cell phone manners, library manners, etc., only it refers to blogging.

I researched the most common rules of etiquette and have compiled a few of them below:  (My favorites, of course.)

1. Ask permission to use someone elses work.

2.  Give credit (editoral, photographic, Videographic, etc.) when using someones work, even if you are just inspired by someone or something.

3.  If you like someone’s blog or website, leave a comment.  Don’t leave an inappropriate or vulgar comment.  If the site is “G” rated, leave a “G” rated comment.  If you are impressed by the blog, try the Save/Share button and recommend the site.

4.  80/20 rule – 80% of blog should be professional and 20% of blog should be personal.

If you are still confused, here are a few “blogging etiquette” reference sites:

http://mudpuppy.wordpress.com/2007/03/14/blog-etiquette/

http://www.5minutesformom.com/3162/ab-etiquette/

http://blog.webdistortion.com/2009/08/12/a-simple-guide-to-blogging-etiquette/

Now that we have blogging etiquette committed to memory (Ha Ha), let’s start blogging.   SLO NightWriters’ Website is now open for “Blog Submissions” from members.

Please send your blog(s) to:  slonightwriters@yahoo.com

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Blog

A blog (a contraction of the term “web log“)^[1] is a type of website, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. “Blog” can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.

Many blogs provide commentary or news on a particular subject; others function as more personal online diaries. A typical blog combines text, images, and links to other blogs, Web pages, and other media related to its topic. The ability of readers to leave comments in an interactive format is an important part of many blogs. Most blogs are primarily textual, although some focus on art (Art blog), photographs (photoblog), videos (Video blogging), music (MP3 blog), and audio (podcasting). Microblogging is another type of blogging, featuring very short posts.

I’m a blogger and I’ll be blogging real soon!

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