What is a Blog?

A Blog, derivation from Web log, is a specialized social web site that allows an individual or group of individuals to share a running log of personal insights; comments or news on a specific subject with online audiences. A Blog may function as a personal online diary or Journal. It can combine text, images, and links to other blogs, web pages, and other media related to its topic. Blogs are typically updated daily or on a regular basis. Someone who keeps a journal or logs on the internet like this is called a blogger.

Before blogging there were digital communities such as Usenet, newsgroups, CompuServe, E-Mail Lists, Bulletin Board Systems and more on just about every topic imaginable. Although content can be subjective, blogging sites can provide excellent information on numerous topics. The ability for readers to leave comments in an interactive format is an important part of many blogs.
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