# Blogging Cheatsheet

## Terminology
* Blog: a website or section of a website consisting of regularly updated posts, typically in reverse chronological order
* Blog post: an individual entry or article written for a blog
* Platform: the software or service used to create and host a blog (e.g. WordPress, Blogger, Medium)
* Content management system (CMS): a software application used to manage digital content on a website (e.g. WordPress, Drupal, Joomla)
* Domain: the web address used to access a website (e.g. www.example.com)
* Hosting: the service used to store and make a website accessible on the internet

## Tips and Tricks
* Identify your target audience and write with them in mind
* Develop a consistent style and tone for your writing
* Use headings, bullet points, and other formatting techniques to make your content easy to read
* Use images and other media to break up text and make your posts more engaging
* Promote your blog on social media and other channels to reach a wider audience
* Engage with your readers by responding to comments and encouraging discussion

## Resources
* [WordPress](https://wordpress.org/) (popular blogging platform)
* [Blogger](https://www.blogger.com/) (free blogging platform)
* [Medium](https://medium.com/) (platform for writing and sharing articles)
* [Wix](https://www.wix.com/) (website builder with blogging capabilities)
* [Grammarly](https://www.grammarly.com/) (writing assistant to improve grammar and spelling)
* [Yoast SEO](https://yoast.com/wordpress/plugins/seo/) (plugin to optimize your blog for search engines)
* [Canva](https://www.canva.com/) (design tool for creating blog graphics)
* [Google Analytics](https://analytics.google.com/analytics/web/) (tool to track website traffic and user behavior)