First things first... What's a blog?

From Wikipedia:

A weblog, which is usually shortened to blog, is a type of website where entries are made (such as in a journal or diary), displayed in a reverse chronological order.

Blogs often provide commentary or news on a particular subject, such as food, politics, or local news; some function as more personal online diaries. A typical blog combines text, images, and links to other blogs, web pages, and other media related to its topic. Most blogs are primarily textual although many focus on photograph (photoblog), videos (vlog), or audio (podcasting).

The word blog can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.

Now that you know what a blog is... Did you know about one of TCC's other sections - Community Blogs?

As you can see, we have several members who have been blogging for some time! Some members have used their blog to chronicle their collection updates while others have simply chosen to blog about everyday life. Either way, they provide great examples of what this section of the site can provide.

So, are you ready to become a TCC Blogger? If so, simply go to My Controls (link at top) and then use the options in the Community Blog section of the left-hand-side menu to create and maintain your blog.

Or, maybe you'd prefer to simply read what other members are blogging about? That's fine. I'm sure they'd be glad to hear your thoughts on their entries, so feel free to add comments to their blogs.

-Bob

I've just created one blog on the internet, but I might attempt another here.

First blog added.

wow didnt know about this feature Bob thanks will have to start mine tonight

Charlie, I have been here over a year and did not even know about it. I guess I need to open my eyes and do some clicking around on that top menu bar.

Wow another cool thing. Thanks Bob.

Welcome, blogger!

Click here to view ffman's blog.

-Bob

Thank you, bob.

I am going to try and start mine here...

Er...can Bob start mine..?

No. Just go to My Controls (link at top) and then use the options in the Community Blog section of the left-hand-side menu to create and maintain your blog.

-Bob

well just did the start of my Blogs

Cool!

Now, here's the next tip... When you add a new entry, it's a Draft entry by default which means that only you can see it. In order to make it visible to all of us, you need to click the "Entry Options" button and then the "Publish" button.

-Bob

lol no wonder I couldnt find it in the community Now it is there

Great! Good to see you and ITG Franchises Man both join the bloggers as well.

-Bob

I am now a blogger!

It's more of a Rex Grossman fan site, though.

DMB...Kool!!

crazygood did you publish yours I went to read it and do not see it there yet?

The blog has been created, but no entries have been yet.

-Bob

I put in an entry, is it not showing up?

The admin panel says that your blog has no entries at this point - draft or published.

-Bob

I just noticed you have to publish it. Hi-Tech!

Does it show up now?

Yes! There you go.

-Bob

going to read now

It's not much to read but enjoy yourself! I'll check yours out now.

I am anxious to see you keep it updated as I am a huge Bears fan

Welcome kooljazz1966 to the TCC Bloggers!

Click here to view his blog.

-Bob

Welcome cbware88 to the TCC Bloggers!

Click here to view the blog.

-Bob

Welcome, cb. Just read and made a comment.

welcome all to blogging will read all the new posts shortly and update mine

Yes, the 6 new bloggers are leading to some interesting reading!

-Bob

yes some very unique topics i love reading everyones thoughts I am going to do mine daily for as long as I can which hopefully will be a long time

Welcome msuwendy to the TCC Bloggers!

Click here to view Mario's blog.

-Bob

If I have time, I'll post about how I began collecting later today. Thanks to your blog, Charlie.

glad it inspired you

In fact.....I just added another entry, about how I began to collect.

I think everyone on the site should go to the blogs and read Marios latest. It is so touching. I want to personally thank him for what he does in his country

I the blogs! They just provide such a different way of getting to know so many of you.

-Bob

I recommend it, too. I posted a comment, Mario.

well I updated my Blog and if you read it you will see how it is a changing of the guard in the hobby for me

Are you ready for some football?

-Bob

that I am

I just wish blog entries/post got create as a "Post" - I like blogs!

If possible, I'd like it where it would be possible to view all new blog updates altogether, and not just per member. For example, a link like the one for viewing new posts - only where it shows the latest blog updates. I am making any sense at all with this?

excellent suggestion...hope bob has the powers and tools to make it happen!

very nice suggestion. it is easy to keep up now but hopefully more people start blogs

It's official - I like blogging. A little refreshment before college.

Thanks for the words of encouragement guys! Never blogged before...so this is a first for me

Very touching story!

Welcome skatalite to the TCC Bloggers!

Click here to view his blog.

-Bob

Aww shucks.

It'll improve, I swear