Summary

Blogging has grown in popularity because it is easy. New web publishing tools are simple to use and affordable. Because blogs are so easy to use, people are able to express themselves in new and innovative ways. All this variety of opinion makes the world of blogs exciting to explore.

Half the fun of reading blogs is following the links listed on the site, never knowing where you will end up or what you may find. However, it's easy to get lost. Having the search engine tools mentioned in this chapter is helpful, especially when you do not have a lot of time and you are searching for something specific. In response to the explosion of blogs out there, blog directories are starting to take a larger role in helping readers find information. Each search engine has something different to offer, so it is a good idea to check all of them.