Create a Web Presence in Web 2.0

The more dynamic interaction in Web 2.0 requires means that blogs/web pages requires constant attention and updates. For instance, in order to achieve higher rankings in search engines such as Google©, Microsoft Live Search©, Yahoo! Search© (and many others) posting activity is recommended weekly, at a minimum. Studies have shown, that 5-6 posts weekly are best; with , for instance, the “best” post times for North America between 17:00 and 21:00 UTC (10 AM – 2 PM Pacific Standard Time) since those times 'catch' North Americans at lunch break and just after work, peak usage times for individuals. Timings and schedules would vary for local 'target audiences'.

Not only individuals, but corporations are now embracing the SEO (Search Engine Optimization) provided by routine frequent postings and changes. Most now use 'Blogs' (Web Logs) as their main Internet/Web presence. For some, these are their only 'web presence'; for others they are an adjunct to the traditional Web Page.

A paid ISP (Internet Service Provider) can host a Blog; and most Blogs can then be developed on free templates. Alternatively, the following most popular sites not only provide free templates but may also provide free hosting:

B2 Evolution© - Is "Open Source" (requires a paid hosting site.)

Blogger© - Free Hosting (But first, requires that you have a Gmail account.) Sign up for Gmail.

ExpressionEngine© (requires a paid hosting site.)

Movable Type© (requires a paid hosting site.)

Serendipity© (requires a paid hosting site,)

TypePad© (requires paid hosting.)

WordPress© - Free Hosting

WeblogMatrix© - provides current comparisons on most all WebLogs

Wikipedia© provides a list of categories, with many links