The term blog somes from the word “web Log” and is an abbreviation. A blog is a term used to mean something that is written similar to a journal entry except that is is posted on the internet for the public to read. A blog is when someone, a blogger, writes about their thougths and opinions and puts them on a small website. These are called blog posts and are regularly updated by the blogger. This is what we call blogging. The term blogger not only refers to the one who is the author of the blogs but it also refers to those who respond to the posts.
Since blogs have no real format or rules to abide a person who is new to blogging might be confused by them. With blogging anything goes. Any writing style is fine to use when posting a blog and a blogger can also use video or audio on their blog. Blogs can be about any subject the author wishes to discuss or give an opinion on. A blogger can write about their family, the lastest news and headlines, or the issues of the day. Some blogs are very simple and some are more elaborate. Most bloggers write as if they are speaking since there is no real format followed or required.
As mentioned above, an author can blog about any subject they desire. You can find tips, information, and lots of opinions on blogs. People who read the posts can comment if they so choose on what the blogger has written
Some blogs are written to be extremely controversial so that they generate publicity and draw people to their blog page. Sometimes the views are for real but most often they are written just to get attention.
People use blogging to present thoughts and opinions, or as calls to action to the world. There is no expense to have a blog and therefore there are many, many bloggers. However, someone who is new to blogging can find numerous webistes that will help. There are websites where one can not only have a place to post thoughts but also help anyone who wants to design their own blog page.
So really, who blogs? Everyone.“ People from all over the world, from all walks of life blog. People both young and old are bloggers. People with every shade of opinion , knowledge and experience blog. If you happen to have a blog that becomes popular and attracts a large audience, you can even earn money by blogging. This is accomplished by having ads placed on the blog page. Blogging is fun, informative, and popular.
