Blah, Blah, Blah Blog

A blog is a blog is a blog...
A blog is named so because it is a personal weB LOG. This is a wonderful tool to share information with others as it can be accessed online at any time of day or night. A "blogger" can add new posts at any time as well. Blogs should be more personal than a news article. While it can include both fact and fiction, there should be an element of emotion and personality coming from the blogger themselves. A blog should be updated on a regular basis. Once a day, or more, is preferred. Most blogs should include a place for comments, although not all do. Posts are displayed in reverse chronological order, so that readers can jump to the top and know they are reading the newest post. Finally, blogs can include pictures, videos, and/or links to other sites.

My favorite part about blogging is that you can write a blog, or read a blog, anytime that you have online access. You don't have to wait until something comes out in print. In addition, it is also exciting to me that people nearby, as well as across the globe, could be reading what I write at any given moment. Those "followers" can also immediately give feedback and comments, or add info to what you are talking about.

A challenge to me about blogging is making sure to update frequently. Although I seem to get online fairly often, making sure to post something, or even to find something relevant to post, could be a challenge. In addition, I am curious to see if I will be too stiff, or overly personal on the blog. Either one could pose problems.