The word blog, is the short
way of the term "web log")it is similar to a
website, which is normally created by a person that oftenly writes regular
entries of diverse topics, such as, ‘commentary, descriptions of events, or
other material such as graphics or video.’ Usually entries, follow a
chronological pattern. The definition of this word is used as a verb which
means to maintain or add content to a blog; whcih is exactly what a blog
is about.
Furthermore, there are different types of blogs, some are more formal, such as
news, articles, documentries, or informal, commentary, diaries, ideas,
opinions, and so on. A blog had different characteristics, such as ‘text,
images, and links to other blogs.’
The main idea or advantage of these blogs is that it has the function of beign
able to interact with other people, where participation of both sides; writer
and reader can give their opinions mutually.
2. Types of Blogs
There is a
variey od blogs.
a)Personal
blogs: This is basically when the writer talks about him or herself, and gives
a description of their own lifes, this could be catalogued as a diary, which is
the most common blog. This is carried by a sentimental quality. In certain
case, this type of blogs rise to fame, for instance Twitter is one ofthe most known blogs around the world.
b)Corporate
and Organizational blogs: Usually for businesses the blog is private. This is
order to give internal information directed to internal workers, to know about
culture in a corporation.
c)Genre:
Depending on the topic or subject matter that the person is intended to share
with readers, you can talk about any topic, wchih are distinguished by for
instance, music, education, fashion, family.
3. History
The use of
‘webblog’ emerges with Jorn Barger, on 17 December 1997. While the short form
which is the one we all know as ‘blog’ was thanks to Peter Merholz.
4. Tips
10 possible
useful tips for you to use when writting a blog:
1) Make
sure your opinion is know and that is clear.
2) Give
links of the web pages you have used.
3) Do not
over write. Try to give as much information but with the least amount of words.
4) Do not
write a huge post, try to be precise this is linked whith number 3.
5) Snappy
headlines, a catchy title will surely make an impact on readers.
6) Bullet
points are really effective.
7) Again be
precise with you paragraphs and sentences, they must be easy to understand.
8) Try to
be consistent with your style.
9) Include
keywords in your writting, so people searching about this topic will find it
easier.
10) Leave
all the good catchy writting, and leave out the rest.
5. Popularity and
Personal Safety
Blogs seem
to attrack the attention of lots of people, ther eare two measures of such,
popularity through citations, as well as popularity through affiliation.
Blogs are
really difficult to control, compared to broadcast or even print media,
sometimes even the government takes action on it.
In certain
cases, a consequence of blogging is the arising of possible attacks by readers
or others, sometimes without any reasonable reason.
6. Conclusion
Blogs are
really useful, for the person who is writting the blog, as it is a way of
expressing, and giving an opinion, or even just show some or ideas, in private
usage. And on the other hand, for th ereader, as it takes in information as
well as a way of interacting with each other. Nonetheless, the blog should be
used in an appropriate way, as it can have dangerous results.
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