WHAT IS A BLOG?Computer Applications

“Website that allows users to reflect, share opinions, and discuss

various topics in the form of an online journal while readers may

comment on posts.”

VARIATIONS OF THE TERM BLOG:

Blogging: The act of writing a post for a blog.

Blogger: A person who writes content for a blog.

COMMON FEATURES

Blogs are usually (but not always) written by one person and are updated pretty regularly.

Blogs are often (but not always) written on a particular topic

Blogs are used to put people into contact with each other where they can learn, share ideas, make friends with and even do business with people with similar interests from around the world.

BENEFITS OF BLOGS

You can easily build an online presence

Sharing of ideas, opinion, and information

Creating a blog is a powerful tool to use to promote a product or service

Regular updates on changes occurring in your company on a daily, weekly or monthly basis

How to articles for use of your product and answers to questions from your customers