Ready, Set, Blog!

Everyones talking about it, what is it? A blog is a web page made up of usually short, frequently updated posts that are arranged chronologically — like a what’s new page or a journal. The content and purposes of blogs varies greatly — from links and commentary about other web sites, to news about a company/person/idea, to diaries, photos, poetry, mini-essays, project updates, even fiction.

Blog posts are like instant messages to the web.

Many blogs are personal, "what’s on my mind" type musings. Others are collaborative efforts based on a specific topic or area of mutual interest. Some blogs are for play. Some are for work. Some are both.

Blogs are also excellent team/department/company/family communication tools. They help small groups communicate in a way that is simpler and easier to follow than email or discussion forums. Use a private blog on an intranet to allow team members to post related links, files, quotes, or commentary. Set up a family blog where relatives can share personal news. A blog can help keep everyone in the loop, promote cohesiveness and group culture, and provide an informal "voice" of a project or department to outsiders.

As I continually look for the latest and greatest way to communicate in our medium, I’m on board with blogging and that’s the reason my TeleSmart Blog is born. I’m calling it Life in the Telebusiness Trenches because I’m dedicating this blog to the Champions and TeleManagers who are out there everyday working in this world. I want to create a community of global readers who want to share, sound off, comment on what it’s like selling and serving by phone and on-line.

Lots of smart people in the Blogsphere these days, check out my Blogroll as I’m mentioned a few and also look at the Top 100 Blogs. Welcome to my blog, stay awhile.

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