Definition of blog

A blog (shortening of “weblog”) is an online journal or informational website displaying information in the reverse chronological order, with latest posts appearing first. It is a platform where a writer or even a group of writers share their views on an individual subject.

Blog structure

The appearance of blogs changed over time, and nowadays blogs include different items. But, most blogs include some standard features and structure. Here are common features that typical blog will include:

• Header with the menu or navigation bar
• Main content area with highlighted or latest blog posts
• Sidebar with social profiles, favorite content, or call-to-action
• Footer with relevant links like a disclaimer, privacy policy, contact page, etc.

Blog characteristics

There some specialties that are common to blogs:

Archives

You may look at the front page of a blog and overlook its appearance. In most cases, they have few recent articles or links to other blog posts. But, much more is hidden below the surface. When you post a new article on your blog, it appears on the first page. The more content you post, it begins going down the list. Eventually, it will move to the next page (archive) of your blog.

Comments

Feedback from visitors is critical to any blogger who writes and posts content online. Conversational posts encourage interaction with blog guests. At the end of every blog article, readers can share their different opinions via comments. A better method of learning how it works is to take the initiative and leave your comments on blogs. Go online read few blog posts that are of your interest and share your opinion by commenting.