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Entry #0 - What About Blogs?

The first-ever recognized blog was made by Justin Hall, a Swarthmore college student, in 1994 on Links.net. In the beginning of blogs, they were instead called personal homepages and didn't adopt the name of blogs until 1997, when "weblog" was coined as the new term. (WebDesignerDepot) Today, blogs have turned into news articles, celebrity news, lifestyle blogs, and the list could go on and on.
Before writing this, I believed writing blogs was only personal and couldn't be anything more, but after researching about it, I've found a couple interesting things. There are many different things when it comes to blogs. Ironically, in this blog, we'll see the various types of blogs, their multiple formats, and the wide range of content they offer.


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Most people believe blogs are like personal journals and nothing more, but people write many different blogs. First, what is a blog? In "What is a blog? Definition, types, benefits and why you need one", Amanda Weiner says a blog is "a regularly updated website" that presents specific or various topics. Many people or companies even write blogs to share ideas and "boost their online presence." Blogs have turned into something that people even do for a job. There are multiple blogs ranging from personal, casual, or professional. Most people use a personal blog to connect with family and friends from a distance and to say what's going on in their lives, whether exciting or stagnant. However, many writers write casual and professional blogs with a personal twist. This can be seen in many lifestyle blogs like cooking and fashion. Or even a more personal favorite, automotive or car journals.


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Many blogs take various forms today, from being plain with more words than pictures to eye-catching with more pictures. Some blogs like Business Insider and WIRED have many topics you could read about, like politics, economy, or culture. These kinds of blogs are usually more centered around business and current events. They also serve as a platform for writers to express their feelings about specific topics. This is apparent in many blogs like "The Fresh Exchange," where Megan Gilger has multiple courses and posts where people can learn about gardening. She even has a podcast where you can listen to her take on gardening and what she thinks about various things about it. Personal or more casual blogs usually have a very different format than more professional ones like WIRED. Casual or personal blogs generally have an About page or the topic they focus on as the first thing you can see when visiting the website so the author can present themselves to the reader and show what they talk about. On the other hand, more professional blogs have a more extensive and diverse selection, with "Today's Picks," "Trending Stories," or "Most Recent" as their home page since they usually have more writers. Regarding reading blogs, the smaller ones are easier for me because they have a smaller selection of what you can read, and you don't have to spend as much time trying to find something to read that might interest you. 

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Hopefully, after reading this, you've found it easier to understand the different kinds of blogs, what they are about, and how they look. Or you've found a blog that's interesting to you to read after this. After writing this, I've developed a better appreciation for blogs and to not just push blogs aside when I see one that could pique my interest. I would recommend looking for a blog that focuses on a specific topic at first instead of one that has a variety of genres. Even if it seems pointless or bothersome, I encourage you to look for a blog about a topic you would like or something you've been curious about for a while. Who knows? You may find a new hobby or interest after reading several blogs.

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  1. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2023 at 8:48 AM

    The way you incorporate color to highlight new topics is really enjoyable! Your information is organized brilliantly, and the smooth transition between different topics is impressive. Great job!

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