What is a Blog?
The term blog is derived from a combination of the words ‘Web’ and ‘Log’. A Blog is a website that contains entries in dated order, similar to a personal diary. The entries are then stored in archives for future use. Blogs are easy to update and can support text, video, audio, and flash content. Some blogs have multiple contributors writing for the blog and others accept content submitted by readers of the site.
The definition of a blog as defined in Wikipedia:
“Blogs provide commentary or news on a particular subject such as food, politics, or local news; some function as more personal online diaries. A typical blog combines text, images, and links to other blogs, web pages, and other media related to its topic. The ability for readers to leave comments in an interactive format is an important part of many blogs.”
Examples of blogs:
· Food – Chocolate and Zucchini
· Fashion – Fashion Inc.
· News/Politics – The Huffington Post
· Entertainment – Pop Sugar
· Music – Rockinsider
· Small Business Advice – Duct Tape Marketing
The blog has been around for over ten years. Although there is some question as to who actually launched the original blog, there is no doubt that Robot Wisdom and Scripting News are two of the longest running blogs on the Internet.
Back in 1997, when most of us were just discovering the joy of message boards and chat rooms, web logs were used as a platform for the site’s author to record day-to-day happenings and links of interest. Ten years later, blogs have evolved into trusted resources for information that are starting to rival traditional journalism outlets like newspapers and television. In fact, in January of 2007, members of the Media Bloggers Association were among the first bloggers to receive press credentials from a federal court.
Blogs will inevitably have a significant impact on the way we get our news in the future. As more and more bloggers who are not tied to major media outlets are given press credentials, we are likely to have access to more accurate news, faster and less slanted to support corporate or government agendas.
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