I found these figures in my inbox yesterday and it scared the hell out of me....

A recent survey of UK PR agencies concluded that almost 80 % have no social media services. According to a study of 100 major PR firms 79% have not yet developed online PR and social media services. And half of those that did get the 'clue' are based in London, says the Media report. 28% of the London based PR firms offer Internet PR services and 14% of them blog.

Well firstly it's important to understand what a Blog is. Here's a definition "Short for Web log, a blog is a Web page that serves as a publicly accessible personal journal for an individual. Typically updated daily, blogs often reflect the personality of the author".

Things have moved on and now that definition can read "as a publicly accessible personal journal for an individual or business that reflect the field of expertise or nature of trading" as more and more companies begin to realise the potential of an online 'journal'.

One thing I do hear a lot of is comments like "I wouldn't know what to blog about" or "I never have time for blogging".

Here are some handy topics you could be blogging about right now. Bloggers cramp? Here are some blogging ideas to get you started. You'll be amazed how much content you alread have.

I've posted the tips over on our Blog. I know there are loads more tips but I had to start somewhere and assume the businesses/individuals reading wouldn't have a blog at all. Please feel free to add your own tips/experience/advice in comments there or here.

Here's the link - http://purple13.blogspot.com/2008/08/blogs-for-business-business-blogging.html

I have a blog creation service and a site for writers who don't want a blog but want to promote themselves on the web.

It's here http://www.find-writer.blogspot.com

I can do the leg work for writers wanting greater exposure, all they need to do is email me a bio and sample and that's it!

See the site for more details

Meanwhile I also have numerous articles on blogging and writing for the web in general on my home page and other sites I host. Check out my home page for links http://www.creative-blogger.com

ps. I can't start a new thread or a new forum as there are no links on my page for me to do so? Tech support please help re this. Email forwarded also.

Meanwhile purple, I shall check out your site.

creativeblogger - You cannot start a new forum but you can create new thread anytime by clicking on the forum link and click on Add New link (just next to Topic header)

Do let me know how it goes.

Hi and thanks Creative Blogger for joining in and Deep for helping out on the Tech' issue you raised.

Seconded!

Welcome creative and as per the email you'll bring alot of value to the Forums setion here at GSTF as we preapre to get very, very busy!