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Entries in hobby (2)

9:55AM

10 Hobbies Made Easier By The Internet

It’s arguable that one of the greatest technological advancements of this generation is the increased development of the Internet.  The net can be used for a lot of things and it seems to be constantly growing.

One thing that seems will forever be shaped by the Internet is how we go about satisfying our hobbies.  From the use of the web for restaurant reviews for the foodies out there to those that are always on the hunt for antique furniture online, the way we go about our hobbies is different than it was before we went online.

Filmmaker

Whether making films is a hobby or a job, there has never been a more accessible time to make your movie than right now.  Thanks to video sharing sites like Youtube and Vimeo, as well as crowd-funding sites like Kickstarter, you may be able to find financial backers and distribution all over the web.

Music Freak

Even back when people were still trying to figure out the limits of the web, they figured out how to use it to share music.  The early days of Napster has now given life to streaming options like Pandora, Spotify, and iTunes Radio.

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1:22PM

Opitions for Blogging

Blogging is seen as the most common thing on the internet today. Blogs can range from personal to news, and can range in categories. But, what if you want to start your own blog, and don't know where to begin. Well, as a blogger myself, I have 2 choices for you.

Wordpress is commonly seen on the internet, and it is used mostly for its ease of use, and it's huge range of plugins and themes, which allow you to control and design how your blog performs to your internet audience. Wordpress 2.8 was released last week. See the video below to see if Wordpress would help you start your blog.

 

Squarespace is another option, and if you are a social blogger with thecreativeone.tv, you are already using it! Squarespace makes it very easy, not only to make blogs, but a full website. The best thing about Squarespace is that you don't even need to know html or css, which many people can be scared of. If you start with Squarespace, thecreativeone.tv can offer you a lifetime discount on your account, after you have finished your 14 day free trial. Watch this promotional video to see if Squarespace better suits you!

 

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