Extra Credit Blog Instructions

To receive extra credit for your BUS217 blog, create a blog that contains the following information.

1. Locate and report statistical data about how many companies have blogs and use blogs.
2. Locate information and report about the advantages and disadvantages of using blogs for business purposes.
3. Research and report about two companies that are effectively using blogs. Describe what each company is doing to effectively communicate with their employees or with their customers. Provide exact URL's (not just links to the company homepages) to the two company blogs, so your blog visitors can link to the company blogs you're referring to, directly.
4. Be sure to cite your sources by providing in-text citations and an end reference any time outside research is incorporated.

Separate the three blog element requirements with headings (i.e., Companies Using Blogs, Advantages and Disadvantages of Corporate Blogging, Two Examples of Corporate Blogs), which may (or may not) also require separate postings.

Please avoid using odd color schemes (e.g., black background with green lettering) that would preclude easy reading of your blog information.

Since your blog can be viewed by anyone on the Internet, do not use your full name or provide any personal contact information that may infringe upon your personal privacy!