Lesson 7: Online Platforms for ICT Content Development

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We have discussed some of the platforms already available on the web.This time we will take more in-depth approach on these platforms and when to use them.

Online Platforms:

1. Social Media Platforms - Websites like Facebook allow you to create not only personal accounts but also pages and groups where you can share content.(note: It has a low customization but backed up by popularity.)

• Facebook has billions of users. LinkedIn is another example of a social networking site where it focus is on business and professional networking.

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2. Blogging Platforms - Websites like WordPress, Tumblr, and Blogger focus on content and design. It typically looks like a newsletter where you are given options to change the design to your liking.(note: It has high customization, popularity depends to the user to maximize the use of the blog.)

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Content Management System(CMS)

A content management system(CMS) is a computer application(sometimes online or browser-based) that allows you to publish, edit and manipulate, organize and delete web content. CMS is used in blogs, news websites, and shopping.

Creating Your Own Blog using WordPress

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