Blog: A website where individuals or groups regularly post articles on various
topics in a conversational style.
Blogger: A person who creates and maintains a blog.
Blogging: The process of creating, writing, and publishing content on a blog,
which can be a hobby, a professional pursuit, or a means of generating income.
Types of Blog
• Personal blog
• Business blog
• Collaborative blog
• Organizational blog
• Dedicated or Aggregated blog
• Based on Genre
Advantages of blogging
• Improve writing skills
• Build a community of like-minded individuals
• Opportunities for monetization
• Develop digital literacy skills through the use of digital tools
• Build a positive digital footprint
• Build yourself a little fame
Before you set up a blog:
• Content
o topics you will cover
o the format of your content (e.g. text, images, videos)
o the tone you will use
o the frequency of your content updates
• Audience
o Target audience and factors such as age, gender, interests, and
location
• Look around
o research other blogs in your interest to gain an idea.
