TITLE

Don't blog me, I'll blog you

AUTHOR(S)

Laschinger, Kirsty

PUB. DATE

March 2006

SOURCE

Finweek;3/9/2006, p70

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article reports on blogging market in South Africa. The level of usage of blogging by public and corporate in South Africa remains low. At present, few corporate blogging communities are available. The challenges facing corporates using blogging are mentioned. The opposing views regarding the advantages and disadvantages of blogging are presented. INSET: WHAT IS A BLOG?.

ACCESSION #

20317421

Tags: BLOGS;  WEB sites;  COMPUTER network resources;  INTERNET

 

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