Blog Definition
15 Different Definitions for Blogs
...that's right - 15!
Have noticed that since people have started blogging, the number of blogs is increasing rapidly on the World Wide Web?
Blogs let writers keep the account of their thoughts, articles, posts, etc. in a well organized form. This allows them a chance interact with readers who are interested in what they have to offer. It would not be wrong to say that blogging depicts the social nature of the internet user. And because of that blogging is considered a form of social media.
Blog Definition / How It All Started
Initially blogs were started as online diaries in early nineties, where people used to write about the events in their lives. In 1994, Justin Hall started the primary form of a blog by writing his personal diary online. Since then, people started taking part in blogging actively and according to Technorati, by the end of 2007 there were 112 million blogs on internet.
Let’s have a look at some of the definitions of a Blog from other resources:
“A blog (a contraction of the term weblog) is a type of website, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.” Wikipedia
“A ‘Weblog’ or ‘Blog’ is a website where you can publish content in the form of regular entries. By content I mean anything, whether it’s a piece of writing, collection of pictures, videos or a combination of all. All the entries published in a blog are displayed in a reverse-chronological order. The entries of a blog are normally termed as ‘Blog Posts’.” Blogeasy123
A blog can be used to write about anything and on any topic. Based on the nature of topics and areas covered in blogs, we can classify them into different types.
These are:
1. Blog Definition / Personal Blogs.
The blogs where people write posts related to their personal life accounts and happenings.
Example of a personal blog - Zen Posts
2. Educational/Business Blogs.
These blogs cover topics related to education and contain educational resources and or business related sources.
Example of an educational blog - Bring You Success
3. Blog Definition / Community Blogs.
Blog posts are basically written in order to raise awareness in community and to address the issues related to a particular community.
Example of a community blog - Lawrence.com
4. Political Blogs.
A relatively new form of blogging. These blogs cover and discuss political issues and also promote certain political parties and views.
Example of a political blog - Cracked.com
5. Blog Definition / Technology Blogs.
Mostly contain blog posts related to the science and technology.
Example of a technology blog - iPhoneHacks.com
6. Health Blogs.
Address health related problems and the basic purpose of blog posts is to raise awareness among the people about health issues.
Example of a health blog - Fitness For Life
7. Blog Definition / Niche Blogs.
These blogs revolve around a certain niche like some people blog about skiing, some blog about the air force, music, cars, pets, living green, etc.
Example of a niche blog - Be Like Nature
8. Media Blogs.
These blogs do not contain written posts as such. Rather they contain videos or podcasts and let people comment on the media content.
Example of a Media Blog - Blog Critics
9. Blog Definition / Photo Blogs.
These blog focus on the photo or image of the day. These blogs are popular for those that appreciate the visual.
Example of a photo blog - A Day in the Life
10. Travel Blogs.
These blogs will enlighten you to palces to go when you have the time, the money, and the inclination. Some will reveal high-priced luxury resorts, other will concentrate on economy trips.
Example of a travel blog - Cheap Destinations
11. Humor Blogs.
Of course, everyone has their own idea of what is funny. That is way there are a variety of "funny" blogs.
Example of a humor blog - Daily Humor
12. Blog Definition / Spiritual Blogs.
There are many religions in the world today. And some folks are just "spiritual", while others stand by atheism. By whatever name you call God (or not), there will be a blog for you somewhere.
Example of a spiritual blog - Daily Thoughts and Aspirations
13. Food Blogs.
Learn recipies or share some. If you love food, and like to read about, you will have a plethora of blogs to choose from.
Example of a food blog - Cooking with Amy
14.
Miniature Blogs.
A new form of blogs. These blogs contain posts of about a line or two and are basically intended for mobile users i.e. people using mobile phones can access and read these blogs easily because they are short and simple.
Check out Twitter and Tumblr for more infor on this latest craze.
If you noticed there are only 14 - you are right! The thing is I am sure that I must have forgotten one or two. Keep in mind the Niche Blogs encompasses many different kinds.
There is much hype about blogs and blogging because blogging is fun and viral and blogs allow people to express themselves in their own unique way. Also, the free blogging engines have played a major role in the spread of blogs which is much appreciated. For more information on how Avenstar can create a winning Marketing campaign for your online business send us an email through the Contact Us page.
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