Blog Assignment - Glassman

http://www.directlinecruises.com/cruiseblog/

http://brillianteventplanning.com/blog/

How does the blog convey the archives to an audience?

The Direct Line Cruises blog conveys the archives to the audience through their side bar organization which allows the follower to search through the archives and they also have a link on the right hand side which says “archived blogs from august 2006-2010” that allows you to see everything the blogger has posted in the last four years. The Brilliant Event Planning Blog does not have anything that conveys and or displays their archives therefore you have to scroll through the older posts to see what they offer; however they do offer about 50 categories to search through on the right hand side of the blog in an organized vertical chart.

Who does the blog intend to serve?

The Direct Line Cruise Blog intends to serve travelers who are interested in going on a cruise, it gives them information about cruises that the blogger has been on and also gives them information about which cruise lines offer most and how to get more for your money. The Brilliant Event Planning Blog is intended to serve couples that are in search of help planning their wedding, wedding proposal, social events and or corporate events. They are based out of New York City so their segment is mainly for people in the Northeast region of the United States.

Does it meet its goals?

I think both of my blogs meet their goals; however the Brilliant Event Planning Blog meets their goals a bit more than the Direct Line Cruises Blog does. Direct Line Cruises does not supply the follower with direct information from the cruises but instead with descriptions of cruises from the passenger view, which is helpful, but not in all circumstances. The Brilliant Event Planning Blog offers a view into the work that the company has done recently and it is also directly connected to their website which is very organized and very helpful in looking for a reliable event planner.

What image of archives and archivists is conveyed by the blog?

The blogs for both convey that there has been consistent archives in the past however the Direct Line Cruises makes their archives more apparent while the Brilliant Event Planning blog has a categorized approach instead of a archive approach which is more suitable for the purpose of their blog.

Does the blogger have a presence on Twitter or Facebook?

The Brilliant Event Planning blog has a presence on both Facebook and Twitter however the Direct Line Cruises blog does not have a presence on either.

How is that similar or different?

Twitter and Facebook are not similar to the Brilliant Event Planning blog because you can only follow or like them on Facebook and Twitter but you can read and view videos and pictures on their blog.

What topic(s) does the author claim knowledge of in the industry?

In the Direct Line Cruises the author claims to know a lot about cruises since he has been on many and writes articles and in-depth analysis of the cruises. In the Brilliant Event Planning blog the author is a prestigious event planning coordinator in New York City so she knows exactly what she is taking about when giving insight into the industry.