Common Features of FACTSnet Blogs

Required Features:

1. All FACTSnet blogs will have:
1. A home page with a link to this post.
2. Approved about, sponsor and contact pages 
3. Use an approved template (Participating organizations or resource groups can use their own logo and modify the template according to agreed upon standards).
2. FACTSnet blogs support our Value Based Medium philosophy.
   
3. FACTSnet blogs are set up by a certified FACTnet consultant and; moderated by one or more approved blog administrators.  See Participation in FACTSnet Blogs.
4. Has a registered gmail account with administrative privileges.
5. Is Indexed In FACTSnet Index.
6. FACTSnet blogs adhere to blogger Terms of Service.

Suggestions for Standard Features:

1. Minimize blog load time see tips and tricks.
2. Can subscribe to the blog see Subscription Gadgets & Widgets.
3. Anyone can comment on blog posts creating a moderated dialogue.
   
4. Use labels.
5. Using archive blogs and archiving within a blog.
6. Identify blog contributors.