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The word “blog” comes from “web log” which is like a log book, but pub-
lished on the web. If you move the space, “web log” becomes “we blog”.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloghas more.
People who publish blogs are called bloggers.
Blogs consist of articles. These articles can include pictures or other media.
Blogs generally have a way for people to respond. Readers can post com-
ments. Readers can reply to comments.
We will require you to become a blogger, at least for a few weeks. And we
will require you to become a reader of the blogs written by your classmates.
At least for a few weeks. See the course study guide for more information.
Exam Question 387(p.360): What does blog stand for? (two words)
Required Answer:web log
32.2.2 Installing WordPress
The fastest way to install WordPress is to just take a free blog right at
WordPress itself.
Notice that this is a dot-com address, and WordPress itself is a dot-org
address.
You can set up a blog named (yourchoice).wordpress.com for free. Of course,
you can expect it to have outside advertisements and be limited, but it is
free and that can be a good way to start.
32.2.3 Installing WordPress: cPanel and Fantastico
cPanel is commonly used and Fantastico is commonly available at web hosts.
Using cPanel, you can quickly install WordPress for your work in this class.