Have you ever noticed when you are looking at videos or reading blog posts to get ideas about something you specifically searched for and the creator of that blog is advertising a product, and if you use their code, you can get a discount off of the product they are promoting? I have, and those advertisements encouraged me to buy products creators have announced to get discount codes. Have you ever asked yourself if they are getting paid to advertise this product? Well, the answer to that question is yes! They are getting paid. That is because individual blog creators monetized their blogs. According to (Lawrence, 2022, p.88) "Individuals typically monetize their blog with advertisements, product sales, or affiliate links to generate revenue from their blog traffic." There is another type of blog called business blog. "Business blogs are typically not monetized in this way...Instead, companies will use their blogs to funnel traffic to their main sales pages or even just to create brand awareness"(Lawrence, 2022, p.88).
Blogging has many benefits for students, and it is a healthy way for students to express their ideas and interests through writing. Students are always finding ways to express themselves, and starting a blog is a great way to express themselves; this can develop critical thinking skills where they are learning how to research topics they are interested in at a college level. Blogging may also help mental health because a blog is similar to an online journal (David, 2022). "They can be used to share feelings, thoughts, concerns, and even encouragement and inspiration between individuals and groups" (David, 2022). It is an excellent way for students to use digital writing because it promotes active engagement within the classroom. As an educator, I highly suggest students start their own individual blog.
When I go through my personal social media accounts, I also notice many young business owners today who are kids. Some students want to start their own businesses in the school that I currently teach. Now that I have gained knowledge about blogs and their benefits, I will begin encouraging the students in my school to create their own blogs or business blogs to promote their businesses in the future.
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References
David. (2022, June 6). 5 benefits of blogging for students. Paid for Grades. https://paidforgrades.org/5-benefits-of-blogging-for-students/
Lawrence, D. (2022). Digital writing: A guide to writing for social media and the web. Broadview
Press.Zafar, F. (2019, May 23). WordPress vs blogger: Which one is better? Webful Creations. https://www.webfulcreations.com/wordpress-vs-blogger-whos-better/
Why we blog: The truths behind blogging for business. (2019, June 25). Advantage Internet Marketing. https://www.advantageim.com/why-we-blog-the-truths-behind-blogging-for-business/
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ReplyDeleteI like your idea of having the students create their own blogs. I teach third grade and I think that that would be a great way to not only express their feelings but also help with skills like typing, communication, planning and creativity. Laurence says, "A blog is a focused, personal exploration of a topic (2022 p 88)." I would love to use your idea in my own room for some text based writing or for our opinion writing project. Thanks for the idea!
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Lawrence, D. (2022a). Digital Writing: A Guide to writing for Social Media and the web. Broadview Press.
This is very smart, and a very good way to reach your students interest. It is great to encourage your students to pursue what they love, like running a business. I always ask on the survey sheet what students want to be when they are done with school, I do this so I can relate topics I teach to how they might use them in their desired field. There are so many jobs that involve writing on the internet that encouraging students to blog is very important "though your skills as a digital writer can be applied in an almost endless number of job titles throughout the world." (Lawrence 119).
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Lawrence, D. (2022). Digital writing: a guide to writing for social media and the web. Broadview Press.
Shania, I enjoyed reading your blog. I have a neighbor who has a decorating blog and does well financially, as a result. Blogs can generate revenue through advertisements and affiliate links (Lawrence, 2022, p. 88). She has numerous links to products, and I have noticed more advertisements in her blog. Her blog is personal, relatable, and fun to read. In the article by David (2022), it stated that blogs have the potential to expand your connections with others, and when used in a constructive manner, they can greatly benefit one's mental well-being. No wonder she loves what she does.
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