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A blog's audience is defined as "interactors" that have a community affiliation with the focus of a blog.<ref>Carrol, 23, 27</ref> Because audiences of digital content, particularly blogs, are not merely readers, an audience should be thought to be comprised of interactors.<ref>Carrol, 23</ref> Considering the audience is an important aspect of blog writing. Before the first blog post is published, the author should define the target audience, research the target audience, and understand the conventions expected in terms of language, design, and credibility. Writing and creating for a very broad audience will make a focused blog bland. As Aristotle instructed, it is important to "consider the audience before deciding on the message."<ref>Carrol, 6</ref> Blogs provide an online atmosphere of community more so than other forms of digital writing. <ref>Carrol, 140</ref>
A blog's audience is defined as "interactors" that have a community affiliation with the focus of a blog.<ref>Carrol, 23, 27</ref> Because audiences of digital content, particularly blogs, are not merely readers, an audience should be thought to be comprised of interactors.<ref>Carrol, 23</ref> Considering the audience is an important aspect of blog writing. Before the first blog post is published, the author should define the target audience, research the target audience, and understand the conventions expected in terms of language, design, and credibility. Writing and creating for a very broad audience will make a focused blog bland. As Aristotle instructed, it is important to "consider the audience before deciding on the message."<ref>Carrol, 6</ref> Blogs provide an online atmosphere of community more so than other forms of digital writing. <ref>Carrol, 140</ref>
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