Understanding Blogs

A Web log, known as a blog, is a personal journal or commentary shared on a Web site. Blogging is the term that refers to a person, called a blogger, who publishes their thoughts on the blog Web site. The thoughts shared on the blog Web site are called posts or articles. Each posting or article is displayed in reverse chronological order, with the most recent additions featured most prominently and older blogs grouped in archives by the month in which they were created.

Blog posts can be categorized to help users find past conversations. Also, blogs are indexed so that a visitor can search through old blogs and learn from past conversations. Most bloggers write blogs frequently, often on a daily basis. Some allow visitors to comment on the blog, provide feedback, and ask questions.