3. Whatis a blog ? A blog (a contraction of the term "web log")is a type of website, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order so that the internet user get the newest information. The ability of readers to leave comments in an interactive format is an important part of many blogs. Microblogging is another type of blogging, featuring very short posts (web entries)
4. A blog is basically a streamlined website that has easier technology and is designed to facilitate a two-way conversation. Word of mouth marketing
5. More on Blog Bloggers are those who write (called posting) original articles for the blog and/or oversee the editorial process of a blog. Commenters refer to the online public who read and interact with the blogger(s) by leaving a ‘comment’ on a blog post. Content is a common term for the information written on the blog. Blogosphere is a term for all blogs as a family and their interconnectivity - a ‘social network’ of all blogs. It is common practice that blogs link to each other and share or comment on each others’ posts. Syndication/RSS Feeds (really simple syndication)- Syndication means the ability to make blog content available for other bloggers to use and publish, typically at no cost.
8. A blog is more than a voice People recognize marketing spin whentheyseeit, whattheywantisauthenticity. Communicatingyourdreams, goals, strategies, triumphs and failurestransparently to customers and prospects.
9. Blog is a thought leadership ! People rarelyspend money or invest in a product or service if theydon’t trust the people behindit Building a reputation in the industrythatisrecognized and respected, such as the travelindustry.
12. Conversational Content - Blog content is designed to be an opinionated, two way conversation. It is based on personal interests, expertise, etc. This applies to a corporate or organizational blogs.
13. Reader Interaction - Blogs by nature invite reader commentary. It is recommended to allow comments, with or without an approval feature.
14. Freshness - Frequent posting is necessary to attract readers, create stickiness, gain credibility, and rank in search engines. No less than once weekly.
32. 43% of blog visitors notice ads on blog websites
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34. Blogs: Why is it successful ? There are more than 133 million blogs with 1.5 million created weekly. 94 million US blog readers and 23 million American bloggers. Nearly 1 million blog posts every 24 hours. 95% of the top 100 US newspapers have reporter blogs. Blogs in 81 languages and 66 countries. Resource: Technorati’s State of the Blogosphere 2008
78. Identifyyour audience The oneswho are involved in the tourisme promotion: Institutionals, tourist offices, …. The TouristOperationalActors Hotels, B&B, .. Attractions providers, museums, …. E-commerce actors Aggregators, pure players, TO on line, … Remember that they are Consumers before Members Remind them of the WIIFM - What’s In It For Them ?
79. Setting Up & Owning Your Blog How to Select a Blog Name Make it: Easy to remember & spell Make it: Relevant to your business Make it: the same as the URL Make it: Letters only; no numbers, punctuation, etc. Don’t use “blog” in the name - it’s redundant Secure the Domain Name Use a free service, but buy the domain name www.bastillemarketing.com, not www.bastillemarketing.blogspot.com Google or GoDaddy.com - very simple instructions Buy the .org, .com, .net, etc - its worth the $10/year for people to find you easily! The Intersection of Blogs and Print Incorporate your blog into ALL print pieces; Wherever your website is printed, so should be your blog Insert it in your email signature (Read our blog: www.associationABC.com) & in your website
92. The Anatomy of a Blog Clean design; easy navigation Topic Tabs Subscribe Feature Follow Me Buttons About Tab Advertising Tab - easily could be a Donate Tab Date & Author - linked to bio
93. The Anatomy of a Blog Easy to Share via Twitter Clean design of blog post Picture insert; yet not cluttered (pls credit all photos!) Interactivity - recent comments; frequent commenters; encourages time spent on the page
106. Instead of focusingmy communication on my B&B, my main objective was to sharemy passion and knowledge on myregionwith the visitors, to givethempersonnalisedadvices on whattheirholidayscouldbe.
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108. CDT Calvados created a blog on a historicalcharacter, Guillaume le Conquérant,greatsymbol for NormandyThis mixed modern/historywithgeolocalisation of the battleson Google Maps, pictures on flickr & videos. Tags are named “crown”, “Pape” or “Duché de Normandie”.A spaceisdedicated to childrenwith a videao, quizz and a booklet.OnlyFacebook page &Twitteraddress are missing La Fabuleuse Epopée
109. A blog not from a company but the ownerhimself !
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111. The authorswho tell stories on Creuse are real « Creuse » lovers & from Creuse! Theirpictures are clearlyfeaturedon the right with links to each of them. Message becomesthusmuchclearer for the internet user.
117. A sample on a avdertising blog Creation of a website to support an offline advertisingcampaign 2005-2006 : cigale campaign 2007 : Ne partez plus en vacances, le blog New community trends, new travellers ‘ behaviours = enhance the everyday life, provide an authenticenvironment, full of simplicty, complicty and sharings Ne partez plus en vacances ! For a new internet area Create a community in whicheach one canfinditsown place and participate. = source of information for Bouches du Rhône Communication platforms .
120. Go beyond the personalityshownthrough the traditionnaladvertisingcampaign. Reinforcetheiridentity via the blog .
121. Addressadded value to the destination throughpeople’s passions, e.g. culture, outdooractivities, art and tradition and throughtheir place of residence - Arles Camargue, Marseille Aix, Provence.
124. 5. The contreversy True or fake blog ????? At the launch of the bog, 2 bloggerscritizised the initiative. The blog coulddeceive the internet user by not givensincere information Reactionwas : A clear introduction addressed to to the commenters: Le blog nepartezplusenvacances.com vous est proposé par le comité départemental du tourisme des Bouches-du-Rhône (www.visitprovence.com). Damien, Sabine, Roberto et Jeanne sont des personnages fictifs, créés pour la campagne de communication nationale du CDT13. Mais leurs conseils sont néanmoins sincères, avisés et ont bel et bien été vécus par notre quatuor local, chargés de vivre par procuration les folles aventures de nos quatre amis, à savoir : Gilles / Damien (CDT13), Carole / Sabine (CDT13), Greg / Roberto (1=2) et Aurélie / Jeanne (1=2). 2. The bloggersparticipatedin the discussions raised on thissubject .
125. 6. The Conclusion Almost 100 000 visitors in lessthan 2 years Substantial impact on the SEO A loyal audience Positive comments : « Oh merci ! Merci beaucoup pour tous ces conseils qui font du bien !! Une petite bulle de fraîcheur ! » « Je suis marseillais et j'oublie toujours cette superbe Vieille Charité. Et bien des chroniques d'art comme la tienne, ça me réveille : je vais y aller, té ! » « Je ne connaissais pas ce numéro, merci ! Et pourtant je suis marseillais depuis... sept ans ? déjà ? » A free editorial content A truetone for eachcharacter Picturestaken on the spot But the blog did not look real enough: Tooprofessionnal: with a perfect design Should have selectedtrue people but not professionnals Tooearly (2007) for non experiencedbloggers
