Part I

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In this part…

• Recognizing the hallmarks of a blog, deciding what to blog about, and finding out how to be a successful blogger
• Understanding what happens when you publish, setting your standards, and using some commonsense guidelines when it comes to your job, family, and identity
• Getting a domain name, finding a good web host, determining whether to use hosted or non-hosted software, and getting your blog software in place