A blog is actually a web page which consist of usually short, frequently updates posts which are arranged in a sequence. The content and functions of blog varies from links and commentary about other web sites, to news about a company, person, idea, to diaries, photos, poetry, mini essays, projects updates, even fiction. Blogs are like instant messaging to the web. There are many blogs that are personal, where as others are collaborative efforts based on specific topic or area of mutual interests. Some blogs are created for work and are both. Blogs are also excellent in the field of team, department, company, family, communication tools.
They help small group to communicate in a way that is simpler and more easier in order to follow than email or discussion forums utilizes a private blog on an internet in order to allow the team member to post their related links, files, quotes, or commentary. We can also set up a family blog where relatives can share their personal news. A blog helps in keeping every one interconnected with each other, it promotes cohesiveness and group culture and it provides an informal ‘voice’ of a project or department to outsiders.
There are various kinds of blogs and each blog differs from others in the way content is delivered or written. A blog can be defined by its incorporation of media. A blog consisting of videos is called vlog, one that is made up of links is called linklog, or one consisting of photos is called photo blog. Blogs can also be identified by which kind of device is used to create it. A blog which is written by a mobile device like a mobile phone or PDA is called a mob log.
A blog can also be defined by its legal entity of its publishers. A blog can also be private, as in the most of the cases, or it can be used in the business purposes. Blog can also be used internally to enhance the communication and culture in a corporation or it can be used externally for marketing or PR purposes are known as corporate blogs.
