Blogging Made Simple

Software programs have been designed to help users design their own blogs, or Web logs, which have become popular forums for conveying information. Unfortunately, many of the programs require some knowledge of Web programming in order to incorporate multimedia features.

Soon, two new software tools will make it easier for would-be bloggers to create sophisticated Web logs without possessing any knowledge of HTML.

One of the new tools is Buibbler™, which uses drag and drop icons, allowoing users to post photos, audio and video, as well as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe PDF documents quickly and easily. Hyperlinks can be inserted without the need for HTML code, and a “court reporter” mode allows instant-messages to be displayed immediately on the screen.

The second new tool, called Vlog It!™, is designed specifically for users who want to create a video blog, or vlog. It requires no video-editing experience and comes with a library of graphics, effects, and TV-style titles. The video plays back in Windows® Media Player or Real Player® formats so that it can be viewed by Internet users around the world.

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