Reading the Live Web: Blog Search

We all know how to search the web. But do we know how to search "the Live Web?" The Live Web is the name given to the conversational parts of the web, mostly the blogosphere. Here are some blog searches to try when you're wondering how the conversation looks:

• Google Blog Search: http://blogsearch.google.com/
  
• Technorati: http://www.technorati.com/
  
• Sphere: http://www.sphere.com/
  
• IceRocket: http://www.icerocket.com/

If you're just looking to read new and interesting blogs give these blog community websites a try:

• 9 Rules: http://9rules.com/
  
• 2k Bloggers: http://www.2kbloggers.com/
• BlogHer: http://blogher.org/