Top Blogs

For this weeks second assignment, I had to do a bit of research on blogs.  I have never been a blogger, never read about blogs, and never read a blog.  I'm not sure what defines a good blog nor do I know how to blog properly.  Looking into other professional blogs has given me an idea of how to incorporate professionalism, humor, and information all into one.  I researched a political blog and a blog about "getting things done" which mostly pertained to technology.  The two had very different styles which would make sense due to the differences in the subject.

I used a website called Technorati.com to find these top blogs.

Thinkprogress.org:

Think Progress is a "hard-hitting progressive political news site" according to Technorati.com.  It has a very professional feel to it while also bringing in some nice colors and captions.  It mostly consists of pictures and links, while the other blog had mostly videos.  It tackles a plethora of different aspects of politics in regards to all parties.  Being someone who is not very informed about politics, I wasn't sure if it was a bias blog or which party it favored.  It also is not for someone who doesn't know much about politics.  So definitely be informed before you log on.

Lifehacker.com:

Life Hacker provides tips and downloads for making things easier.  It mostly has information on how to use technology in order to do so.  One blog I found interesting was How To Hack ESPN Fantasy Football To Get Any Player You Want (Update: Fixed).  Where else would you find something like that?  Most websites would tell you that hacking is illegal, etc.  This blog includes a lot of videos and links that help you find tips to use your Mac, iPod, wi-fi, or whatever your using at that time of day.  Really a great site for anyone looking for tips.