Due tofrequent request of so many friends I have comeup with a basic intro of a blog. This two part series will make you acquaint with the concept of blogs.
Introduction
You surely have heard the term “blog” and want to know what blogs are all about. Well you’ve come to the right place. In this series of articles I will take you from what a blog is to having all the knowledge you need to start a blog of your own so you can share your thoughts with hundreds and thousands of readers.
What is a blog?
Let’s define the word – blog.
A blog is a frequently updated online personal journal or diary. It is a place to express yourself to the world. A place to share your thoughts and your passions. Really, it’s anything you want it to be.
For our purposes we’ll say that a blog is your own Web site that you are going to update on an ongoing basis. Blog is a short form for the word weblog and the two words are used interchangeably.
Terminology
Blog (noun) – a journal or diary that is on the Internet – Andrew Sullivan has the most popular blog on the Internet.
Blogger (noun) – a person who keeps a blog – Bloggers are revolutionizing the way news is shared.
Blog (verb) – to write a blog – I am going to blog after breakfast this morning.
Blogging (verb) – the action of writing a blog – Blogging is my way of sharing my passions and vision with the world.
Who blogs?
So who are these fearless people who would be willing to post about their lives in as public a forum as the Internet? They are people just like you. Every day millions of people, some of whom with no technical ability whatsoever write on their blogs.
Yea, it’s that easy.
Why do people blog?
We believe the answer lies in the fact that every human has a voice and wishes their voice to be heard. The Internet is a medium that is unparalleled in its reach. Never before have average people like you or me been able to reach a global audience with so little trouble. Bloggers have the opportunity of reaching hundreds or even thousands of people each and every day.
How does a blog look like?
It’s time to check out some blogs.
Andrew Sullivan is one of the Internet’s most popular bloggers and writes about whatever is in the news.
Quaterlifestyle is the most popular blog on word press recently.
In the next part we will discuss the various components and how to start your own blog.
