Blogs
· Blogs:
· Definition of Blog:
A word ”Blog” is formed from “Web Log”. Similar to e-mail accounts, user can create “Blog” at specific location on internet. It is user’s own space where user can keep (post) certain articles, ideas, facts, opinions, etc. for the other visitors. Blogs are usually structured, organized by category and can be updated as and when required. As compared to e-mails, communication is fast in Blogs as visitors (so called Bloggers) can quickly view the comments and even post own thoughts on the subject.With reference to a particular topic, as information sharing and opinion forming can be collectively done, blog is considered as one of the strongest tool to connect people on social; ground.
· Types of Blog:
There are different types of blogs. Blogs are created and based on various types of subjects like technology and recent developments, political matters, sports, entertainment, education, etc.
Personal blog is often used. The owner of the blog is able to control the contents posted on the blog.
Business purpose blog is formed internally within specific group (say within an organization) for enhancing internal communication.
· Advantages of Blogs:
1. Quick posting and viewing of information is possible.
2. As blog is unlike e-mail communication, no threat of spam.
3. No limit to create number of blogs. User can create any number
of blogs.
4. Typically recent developments / new information is posted on blogs. Hence blogs are in a way help to search engines to find new contents.
5. Blogging service and software are economical. Users (bloggers) can visit blogs with either free of cost or with very minimum charges.
· Disadvantages of Blogs:
1. Most of the people are unable to write down their ideas in a compelling and clear manner.
2. Like practically everything else on the Web, blogs are easy to start and hard to maintain.
3. Many blogs are not updated.
· Blogs:
· Definition of Blog:
A word ”Blog” is formed from “Web Log”. Similar to e-mail accounts, user can create “Blog” at specific location on internet. It is user’s own space where user can keep (post) certain articles, ideas, facts, opinions, etc. for the other visitors. Blogs are usually structured, organized by category and can be updated as and when required. As compared to e-mails, communication is fast in Blogs as visitors (so called Bloggers) can quickly view the comments and even post own thoughts on the subject.With reference to a particular topic, as information sharing and opinion forming can be collectively done, blog is considered as one of the strongest tool to connect people on social; ground.
· Types of Blog:
There are different types of blogs. Blogs are created and based on various types of subjects like technology and recent developments, political matters, sports, entertainment, education, etc.
Personal blog is often used. The owner of the blog is able to control the contents posted on the blog.
Business purpose blog is formed internally within specific group (say within an organization) for enhancing internal communication.
· Advantages of Blogs:
1. Quick posting and viewing of information is possible.
2. As blog is unlike e-mail communication, no threat of spam.
3. No limit to create number of blogs. User can create any number
of blogs.
4. Typically recent developments / new information is posted on blogs. Hence blogs are in a way help to search engines to find new contents.
5. Blogging service and software are economical. Users (bloggers) can visit blogs with either free of cost or with very minimum charges.
· Disadvantages of Blogs:
1. Most of the people are unable to write down their ideas in a compelling and clear manner.
2. Like practically everything else on the Web, blogs are easy to start and hard to maintain.
3. Many blogs are not updated.
