Wednesday, April 7, 2010

blogs!


What is a blog?

Blogs are websites that people createdto discuss many different topics ranging from what’s on peoples minds, to what is going on in the world.

It is maintained by on single person or a group. The latest post is viewed first.

Advantages

Blogs used in an organization make communication, ideas, suggestions very easy. it is fast paced and is very helpful to spread information. It can work as a source of suggestions in and outside the company.

It can help the organization by getting real suggestions by consumers. It is cheap to set up. Group discussions are very good for blogs, as people do not need to meet. They can communicate anywhere they can connect to the internet.

Disadvantages

- some disadvantages include :

1. Discussion about a specific topic can go off subject

2. the messages posted can be very offensive

3. private information should not be posted.

4.people may not understand what is meant by a post.

Over the years blogs have proven to benefit organizations, while at the same time may hurt others. In the end, blogs are cheap effective and are a great way to get feedback and connect better with employees, customers, and society.

sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog

http://weblogs.about.com/od/startingablog/p/WhatIsABlog.htm

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