Definition of blog
A blog (shortening of “weblog”) is an online journal or informational website displaying information in the reverse chronological order, with latest posts appearing first. It is a platform where a writer or even a group of writers share their views on an individual subject.
Blog structure
The appearance of blogs changed over time, and nowadays blogs include different items. But, most blogs include some standard features and structure. Here are common features that a typical blog will include:
- Header with the menu or navigation bar
- Main content area with highlighted or latest blog posts
- Sidebar with social profiles, favorite content, or call-to-action
- Footer with relevant links like a disclaimer, privacy policy, contact page, etc.
What is the purpose of creating a blog?
The purpose of writing blogs could be promotion of a product or service, awareness about social issues, information sharing about any subject or purely passion for writing.
The blogging platform, WordPress.com: Create a free website or blog has bloggers writing in more than 100 languages, and commonly blogs are written under these categories.
The blogging platform, WordPress.com: Create a free website or blog has bloggers writing in more than 100 languages, and commonly blogs are written under these categories.
- Personal: Passion for writing and a subject of choice and a blog is created sharing bloggers likes and dislikes. Blogs themed on family, travel, food, style tips, health, you search it and it’s there.
- Non-Profits: Human rights groups, NGOs, charities etc write blogs to generate awareness for the cause.
- How-to, Tip, Reviews: Blogs such as these teach readers about various topics, giving information and sharing tips.
- Company Blogs: Many companies manage a blog and share about their business, products or services. There are blogs on IT products, blogs on HR consultancy services and blogs on career guidance.
What is the hope of creating a blog?
You can spread your information and knowledge through blogging. Heck, you can even help other people with specific problems. Let’s say you have blog about “mother care”. There are many women out there who are looking for help/solutions/ideas to raise up their children. Your knowledge or advice could be essential and very helpful.
The same thing goes with any other blog topic. EVERY blog helps other people in their own way. I remember when I started to get emails saying “Thanks for providing such valuable information”. It was very heart-warming and I still remember the feeling!
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