HW 13: Blogging is too cool for Buisness

I believe that both blogs for business and blogs for communication are important. Blogs have taken off in both business and communication. But, I think that communication blogs have one step up on the business blogs. I think that blogging for a company or a business might be dangerous. As Baker and Green was explaining, a man by the name of Mark Jen worked at Google. He liked his job, but he posted a blog stating how bad the food was for the employees. He was soon fired. Although he was fired, he got recognition from another company who hired him. Even though he got another job, I don’t think all people are that lucky. Mostly when someone blogs about their job or position, their not praising it. Which leads to controversy. Ultimately, what is at stake here is the job of the employee. I am not saying that all business blogs are going down the drain; blogs are just more of a social connection. But, blogs are being used as a form of media. Which is a good thing. I think that it will come far in the media ideal. When blogging for business, its more sugar coated. I think that businesses are more likely to exaggerate about the business or company than tell all the pros and cons. As Green and Baker states: “Take a look at blog advertising today, and it’s hard to see a glittering future.” But, who knows what the future hold for blogging. It could have a high just as fast as blogging will make its downfall. You never know.