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October 2, 2006
"Use your specialized knowledge to help you identify external resources on your topic, and write a helpful, thoughtful blurb for each link that you found. If your blurbs really do help your readers save time, and if your list is regularly updated, readers may bookmark it, and return to it later."
I never really knew what a blurb was until I looked at this page. I realize now that blurbs really have an affect on if someone takes a look at your site or just skips over it. I know in my experience with websites I'm looking for that phrase that will answer my question. I find a blurb to kind of be a longer version of a headline. Ive always had a hard a hard time coming up with those but it is one of those pinical things that will summarize the article. It is your chance to get your readers attention, much like a blurb. Just another way that internet writing helps with skills in journalism.
Posted by RachelPrichard at October 2, 2006 6:39 PM
Comments
"I'm looking for that phrase that will answer my question." That is the perfect way to summarize if a blurb is effective or not.
"I find a blurb to kind of be a longer version of a headline. Ive always had a hard a hard time coming up with those..." I agree. Titles have always been difficult for me--nailing down a blurb will be just as hard.
Posted by: Cherie at October 3, 2006 12:02 AM