Blogs and Blogging: A Basic Introduction

by hmiller 22. December 2009 08:27

Internet service has opened doors to making information, education, and entertainment available on demand. Always readily available and easily assessable, websites are the new wave of fast easy access to almost anything. Blogs are an excellent example. Short for “weblogs” blogs can be anything from a personal journal or diary to a professional analysis of news and trends in a large variety of genres. Some people blog as professions, others for fun. Either way, blogs are an entertaining and popular way to get information, news, updates, and commentaries on the topics that interest you—or provide an interesting viewpoint on daily activities and other life topics.

Since blogs are just written entries and not usually representing any business or organization, they aren’t often edited or pass inspection of anyone before they get published. Therefore, you can’t always expect them to be professional and reputable. They can, however, represent a business or characterize the well-thought out and researched opinion of well-spoken and knowledgeable individuals. These are usually the type of blogs that have the most visitors, incoming links, and subscribers, so the blogs getting the most attention have reason to be popular. They are probably good resources—at least for getting insight on other points of view, etc. Here are some of the most common types of blogs:

*Personal Diaries
Many people enjoy keeping a blog of entries on personal events, thoughts, or as an outlet for their creativity. Sometimes it’s a way to keep friends and family informed, others simply want to express themselves and sometimes keep their identity anonymous. Personal diaries might even be a collection of poems, pictures, and the like.

This type of blog can be very interesting and inspiring. It’s a way to see the world through another person’s point of view—from across the country or even the globe! You can find blogs such as these as a source of entertainment or to learn about a certain type of lifestyle, career, region, etc., from someone who experiences it from day to day.

*Business Blogs
Blogs can be a useful form of marketing or advertising. Whether a blog offers advice, describes services, or posts entries about related content that would be useful to customers, business blogs’ primary function is to attract new customers, assist current customers, or attract business or links from affiliates.

Regardless of the “marketing” nature of business blogs, they are often helpful and legitimate resources. Unlike a personal blog, these blogs must be accountable to the business they represent, so they are often reviewed by others or must conform to stricter standards. Thus, the blog has a higher probability of containing usable and reliable content.

*Professional Blogs
Believe it or not, there are a number of people who can make a living from blogging. Whether people or companies need these bloggers to post articles or entries for marketing purposes or they simply have a valuable, professional insight that can be a useful and coveted resource for other companies.  A professional blog could also be an insightful informational blog written personally by a professional that only or mostly includes professional topics. These can be useful to those who want or need that “inside information” for that profession or topic.

Professional blogs often get a lot of interest and attention because the writer is famous or at least well known in their field. Most people read these blogs to gain from the wisdom, experience, and insight of someone of this person’s standing. They will usually be focused on a genre, profession, or topic that will most likely be of interested to a certain group of readers. They could be about fashion, politics, sports, finance, business, marketing, etc.

***

Written by Hannah Miller, Online Marketing Representative and Customer Service, Copper.net.

Copper.net is a nationwide Internet services provider that is all-American owned and operated. Call today, 1-800-336-3318 or sign up online at www.copper.net! Check out my blog for more articles!

Digg It!DZone It!StumbleUponTechnoratiRedditDel.icio.usNewsVineFurlBlinkList

Tags: , , , , ,

websites

Comments

3/4/2010 11:10:18 AM #

hd movies

I like watching movies online, it is way easier than going to the theaters.

hd movies United States | Reply

3/4/2010 3:30:54 PM #

Flyer Printing

Pretty salutary install. I honourable stumbled upon your blog and hot to say that I person really enjoyed measuring your diary posts. Any way I'll be subscribing to your take and I trust you berth again presently.




Regards
Gray






Flyer Printing United States | Reply

3/5/2010 11:10:15 AM #

logo lanyards

I like how you write.Are you absorbing in a voice dimension illustrator job?

Regards
Jorgensen

logo lanyards United States | Reply

3/10/2010 2:57:36 AM #

WoW Mobile

Do you know which cell phone companies allow tethering?

WoW Mobile United States | Reply

3/17/2010 3:35:37 AM #

Zahnzusatzversicherung

You have a very interestingexcellent blog. But a certain issue is still open How do you manage Spam in blog comments? I do not like it at all, It steals my time and I  hate dealing with this every day.

Zahnzusatzversicherung Germany | Reply

3/25/2010 10:07:48 AM #

privat Kredit

Make an impression on!Many thanks! I usually wanted to create in my web site some thing like that. Can I have part of one's post to my website?

privat Kredit Austria | Reply

4/4/2010 5:31:51 PM #

wow leveling guide

Pretty good post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed reading your blog posts. Any way I'll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you post again soon.

wow leveling guide United States | Reply

4/5/2010 8:38:31 AM #

Azoogle Network

Which CPA Network has the most email and zip submits?

Azoogle Network United States | Reply

4/6/2010 1:19:23 AM #

Fondssparplan

Nice post, I am sure to come bach again in future ...

Fondssparplan United States | Reply

4/6/2010 11:24:32 AM #

Dil

Comfortably, this post is really the sweetest on this worthw hile theme. I agree with your explanations and will eagerly look forward to your  forthcoming updates. Saying thanks will not just be adequate, for the wonderful clarity in your documentation style. I will instantly grab your rss feed to stay privy of any updates. Gratifying work and much success in your business dealings!

Dil United States | Reply

4/7/2010 2:36:33 AM #

horde leveling guide

Admiring the time and effort you put into your blog and detailed information you offer! I will bookmark your blog and have my children check up here often. Thumbs up!

horde leveling guide United States | Reply

4/8/2010 2:59:27 AM #

canon ef 50mm f/1.8 ii camera lens

While this subject can be very touchy for most people, my opinion is that there has to be a middle or common ground that we all can find. I do appreciate that youve added relevant and intelligent commentary here though. Thank you!

canon ef 50mm f/1.8 ii camera lens United States | Reply

4/11/2010 12:41:21 PM #

black tea

Aw, this was a really quality post. In theory I'd like to write like this also - taking time and real effort to make a good article... but what can I say... I procrastinate alot and never seem to get anything done... Regards

black tea United States | Reply

4/18/2010 5:39:18 AM #

online rulett

I have to say that Im really unimpressed with this.   I mean, sure, youve got some very interesting points.  But this blog is just really lacking in something.  Maybe its content, maybe its just the design.  I dont know.  But its almost like you wrote this because everybodys doing it.  No passion at all.

online rulett United States | Reply

4/18/2010 7:26:58 AM #

no win no fee accident

Ola... Hello there. No Win No Fee Accident here. Sorry but my english isn't good.anyway...i  want to tell that i like this page a lot.Thank you!

no win no fee accident United States | Reply

4/19/2010 2:00:35 PM #

living in spain

Im impressed, I must say.  Very rarely do I come across a blog thats both informative and entertaining, and let me tell you, youve hit the nail on the head.  Your blog is important; the issue is something that not enough people are talking intelligently about.  Im really happy that I stumbled across this in my search for something relating to this issue.

living in spain United States | Reply

4/22/2010 10:12:16 PM #

Japanese cooking knives

Aw, this was a really quality post. In theory I'd like to write like this too - taking time and real effort to make a good article... but what can I say... I procrastinate alot and never seem to get something done.

Japanese cooking knives United States | Reply

4/22/2010 11:03:20 PM #

warm mist humidifiers

This layout is so stellar.  How did you manage to make a blog thats as smart as it is sleek? I mean, its like an Aston Martin --smart and sexy at the same time.   Ive got to say, the layout alone made me come back to this blog again.  But now that Ive read what youve got to say, Ive got to share it with the world!

warm mist humidifiers United States | Reply

4/24/2010 2:58:08 AM #

free online games

I wanted to thank you for this great read!! I definitely enjoying every little bit of it I have you bookmarked to check out new stuff you post

free online games United States | Reply

4/24/2010 10:24:15 PM #

figure coach

I was very pleased to find this site.I wanted to thank you for this great read!! I definitely enjoying every little bit of it and I have you bookmarked to check out new stuff you post.

figure coach United States | Reply

4/25/2010 6:41:54 AM #

Michele Parle

for a few of my sites but looking to change one of them over to a platform similar to yours as a trial run. Anything in particular you would recommend about it?

Michele Parle United States | Reply

4/25/2010 6:45:23 AM #

commercial carpet cleaners

Your page is so fantastic!  You sure do know how to keep your audience entertained.  Im so glad that I took the time to look at this blog, because let me tell you.  Not a lot of people know how to balance knowledge of a subject and content.  The videos are perfect!

commercial carpet cleaners United States | Reply

4/27/2010 1:38:17 PM #

Gourmet gifts

You make a great point.  Got some great information here.  I think that if more people thought about it that way, theyd have a better time understanding the issue.  Your view is definitely something Id like to see more of.  Thanks for this blog.  Its fantastic and so is what youve got to say.

Gourmet gifts United States | Reply

4/28/2010 1:39:01 AM #

technology gadget

What I want to know is why you didnt think to include the other side of this issue?  There are so many things that youre missing here that I dont see how you could actually form an intelligent opinion on the subject.  Its like you didnt even consider that there me be another side here.  Im kind of disappointed.

technology gadget United States | Reply

4/29/2010 11:09:50 PM #

ab circle pro review

I wonder how you got so good.  HaHa!  This is really a fascinating blog, lots of stuff that I can get into.  One thing I just want to say is that your design is so perfect!  You certainly know how to get a girls attention!  Im glad that youre here.  I feel like Ive learned something new by being here.

ab circle pro review United States | Reply

5/1/2010 7:43:34 AM #

doubleboiler

Double boilers include many sizes and capacity. The actual outer body is made of stainless steel, which will never corrode due to its exposure to heat. Also they are available with lids, which in turn make sure they are effortless to handle. They decorate your cooking area and are also really compact and variable. Stacks of cooking containers are obtainable which will assists with effortless storage.

doubleboiler United States | Reply

5/2/2010 11:26:21 PM #

buy cigarettes

I must say that overall I am really impressed with this blog.It is easy to see that you are passionate about your writing. If only I had your writing ability I look forward to more updates and will be returning.

buy cigarettes United States | Reply

5/3/2010 7:06:36 AM #

online coaching

Congratulations on having one of the most sophisticated blogs Ive come across in some time!  Its just incredible how much you can take away from something simply because of how visually beautiful it is.  Youve put together a great blog space --great graphics, videos, layout.  This is definitely a must-see blog!

online coaching United States | Reply

5/4/2010 1:23:16 AM #

fastpitch softball quotes

I must say, youve got one of the best blogs Ive seen in a long time.  What I wouldnt give to be able to create a blog thats as interesting as this.  I guess Ill just have to keep reading yours and hope that one day I can write on a subject with as much knowledge as youve got on this one!

fastpitch softball quotes United States | Reply

5/4/2010 4:50:10 PM #

eyeshadow palette

Youre so right.  Im there with you.   Your blog is definitely worth a read if anyone comes across it.  Im lucky I did because now Ive got a whole new view of this.  I didnt realise that this issue was so important and so universal.  You definitely put it in perspective for me.

eyeshadow palette United States | Reply

5/4/2010 9:30:43 PM #

1st birthday party ideas

Howdy, i read your blog occasionally and i own a similar one and i was just wondering if you get a lot of spam comments? If so how do you prevent it, any plugin or anything you can advise? I get so much lately it's driving me mad so any assistance is very much appreciated.

1st birthday party ideas United States | Reply

5/8/2010 12:14:59 PM #

Make money online

I wanted to thank you for this great read!! I definitely enjoying every little bit of it I have you bookmarked to check out new stuff you post

Make money online United States | Reply

5/10/2010 9:13:10 AM #

Marsha Grgurevic

it is my first reply on this website and firstly I would like to thank you for the unique information, which I found in this and all previous topics , it really helped me a lot. I will definitely add this website on my rss reader Smile Also, I would like to ask - don't you mind if I will quate some information from your blog since I am writing articles for the Helium, Ezine and other articles directories (this is my part time job)? It would really help me with some of mine articles. Of course, I will mention your blog title or URL (not all articles directories allows URL's , so I can't 100% promise that you will get a direct link to your blog).

Marsha Grgurevic United States | Reply

5/10/2010 3:15:18 PM #

Longchamp Handbags

Great stuff from you, man.  Ive read your stuff before and youre just too awesome.  I love what youve got here, love what youre saying and the way you say it.  You make it entertaining and you still manage to keep it smart.  I cant wait to read more from you.  This is really a great blog.

Longchamp Handbags United States | Reply

5/12/2010 3:18:18 PM #

abortion

Oh No!!!!!!! Great post, I realy need your rss feed.

abortion United States | Reply

5/13/2010 5:29:14 AM #

Dan Design

Good brief and this website helped me a lot in my college assignment. Gratefulness you seeking your information.

Dan Design United States | Reply

Add comment




  Country flag

biuquote
  • Comment
  • Preview
Loading



About the author

Hannah Miller is an Online Marketing Representative for Copper.net - America's best provider for Dial-Up Internet Service since 1997.

Hannah has been a Customer Service and Tech Support agent for Copper.net since 2007, which has supplemented her knowledge of dial-up, computers, and the Internet. The entries that are posted in this blog are professional articles relating to our industry. Email your questions, suggestions, and other comments to hmiller@copper.net.

Tag cloud