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# Blogging Cheatsheet

## Terminology

	
Blog: a website or section of a website consisting of regularly updated posts, typically in reverse chronological order
	
Blog post: an individual entry or article written for a blog
	
Platform: the software or service used to create and host a blog (e.g. WordPress, Blogger, Medium)
	
Content management system (CMS): a software application used to manage digital content on a website (e.g. WordPress, Drupal, Joomla)
	
Domain: the web address used to access a website (e.g. www.example.com)
	
Hosting: the service used to store and make a website accessible on the internet


## Tips and Tricks

	
Identify your target audience and write with them in mind
	
Develop a consistent style and tone for your writing
	
Use headings, bullet points, and other formatting techniques to make your content easy to read
	
Use images and other media to break up text and make your posts more engaging
	
Promote your blog on social media and other channels to reach a wider audience
	
Engage with your readers by responding to comments and encouraging discussion


## Resources

	
[WordPress](https://wordpress.org/) (popular blogging platform)
	
[Blogger](https://www.blogger.com/) (free blogging platform)
	
[Medium](https://medium.com/) (platform for writing and sharing articles)
	
[Wix](https://www.wix.com/) (website builder with blogging capabilities)
	
[Grammarly](https://www.grammarly.com/) (writing assistant to improve grammar and spelling)
	
[Yoast SEO](https://yoast.com/wordpress/plugins/seo/) (plugin to optimize your blog for search engines)
	
[Canva](https://www.canva.com/) (design tool for creating blog graphics)
	
[Google Analytics](https://analytics.google.com/analytics/web/) (tool to track website traffic and user behavior)