What is a Blog?

Plain and simple; A blog is like an upside down website, the recent posts are at the top of the main page and the older posts towards the bottom (chronological order).

The word blog is a shortened version of “web log” a phrase that’s not really used these days. In the simplest definition, a blog is a log of your advice, thoughts, the latest news, ideas, useful links, knowledge, photos, or videos.

Blogs are usually updated a couple of times a week, most blogs are normally written about a certain topic, they can range from making money online to how to drop a dress size. There is always a market for whatever topic you choose to write (blog) about.

The difference between a blog and a static website are search engines like Google, Yahoo and Bing just loves blogs and if you ever wanted to be at the top of the search engines, a blog is the way to achieve this.

Understanding some of the terms and phrases in blogging can be a bit confusing so here are the most popular blogging terms and definitions:

• Blogging: The act of posting on blogs.

• Blogosphere: The internet blogging community (blogging world).

• Blogger: A person who blogs.

• Monetize: Make money with your blog.

• Index page: The front page of a blog.

• Categories: A collection of specific posts.

• Post: Individual entry’s that make up a blog.

• Comments: Enabling readers to leave their remarks.

• Tags: Attaching keywords to each post.

• Archives: A collection of all your posts on one page.

• Widgets: Are blog applications used to customize the appearance and content of your blog.

• SEO: Search Engine Optimization (Promote your blog to increase your search engine rankings).

Now you know what a blog is why not visit the next page: Why do people blog?