Residents can start their own blog

Residents of Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, and Parkland that have ever wanted to start a blog can now do so.  Today, the Trismart Network is launching a free blog hosting service for local residents.  “Blogging is really for anyone that has something to say,” comments Justin Jackson, who manages the site, “it could be about sports, politics, or what you did today.”  He also mentions that savvy businesspeople will use blogging to share helpful information with the public: “If you are a real estate agent, tell us about what’s going on in this markets, if you’re an electrician write a post on how to detect bad wiring.  People will trust you if you teach them something.”

One local football player, 17 year-old James Jackins, has already started using the Trismart Network for his sports related blog: The Sport Proctor.  “Watching James publish his blog posts has been really encouraging,” says Jackson.  Nearly every day, he weighs in (with journalistic vigor) on what’s going on in the NFL, CFL, NHL, NBA and the NCAA.  “I’m doing the blog as a side project to help me prepare for post secondary next year,” says Jackins who may pursue a career in sports media.

The network uses WordPress as it’s blogging platform, which allows users to post photos and links to videos along with their content.  It also allows readers to make comments on what the blog writer has written; which adds an element of interactivity and discussion.

Those interested in starting their own blog can go to www.trismart.ca and click on the button that says “Get your own free blog.”