Introduction to Blogging

What is a blog?
The word “blog” is a shortened form of “weblog” which came from “Web Log”. A blog is commonly referred to as an online diary or journal. It is a special type of website that allows anyone to post or “publish” information. Blogs consist of posts or articles that appear in reverse chronological order (newest first). People can usually post a comment in response to a post, which makes blogs interesting and informative.People who write to a blog are referred to as “bloggers”. The word “blog” can also be used as a verb - to blog. The collection of all of the bogs on the Web is referred to as the “blogoshpere.”

How do I recognize a blog?
Most blogs have a similar layout. There will usually be several articles, or posts, on the home page and a sidebar on the right or left side.
You will always see a “RSS” icon