SocMed Sean

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Bloggers: Would You Rather Be First Or Right?

SocMed Sean

So, can we just apply the same tenets of journalism to blogging? I’d love to hear your feedback on whether you’d rather be first or right when breaking news on your blog. To add to this, do journalistic tenets of ethics, source validation, etc… apply to blogging?

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What does it take to start a career in professional blogging?

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Some people blog as a hobby, to share information, journal online, make friends, and for other non-monetary reasons. Sports fans, stay-at-home moms, fitness enthusiasts, chefs, financial gurus, and many more enter the blogging world every day. Others blog to promote their business or as a side hustle to supplement their income.

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5 Ideas to Start the Perfect Lifestyle Blog

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Rather than journaling personal experiences, lifestyle blogs pull from these personal experiences to provide benefits to the reader. They’re defined by the author’s daily life and personal interests. However, what separates lifestyle blogs from personal blogs is the audience-centric messaging.

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How I Got My Job As Director Of Social Media – Step 3: Combine Talent To Deliver Business Value

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Some have experience in technology and analytics/measurement tools, while others have experience in journalism and reporting. Some of my team members have experience in public relations and in marketing consumer packaged goods.