What is a Blog?
What is a Blog, and why do I need one?
The Literal Answer To, What Is A Blog
Blog is short for web log. Looks very much like a normal website. It is a platform on which people write articles easily while keeping everything organized.
Blogs are used by many people these days, from the average person to Bill Gates, the PC business man.
So I will explain to you, what is a blog to the average person and what is a blog to the business person and why it is so crucial if you own a business. I will also discuss how to start your own.
What is a blog to the average user?
For those who write in them it is a way to express themselves and to socialize. Think of it as the “very personal social network”.
Some of the different ways you could use a blog are showing off photos you’ve taken, telling jokes, an organized recipe site with all your own personal recipes in it, personal movie reviews, and pretty much anything you can think of.
What is a blog to a business person
Well in businesses having an online presence is very important. So, they use blogs to advertise and connect with people.
There are many advantages to using a blog versus a normal website.
First, the theme of your website does not change from page to page which is desirable so potential customers don’t get confused.
Secondly, Most internet users use search engines for specific things they are looking for and search engines, such as google, love blogs.
What is a blog to somebody who has never used one before
In short, a birthday present you should have opened years ago. Starting with those of you who just want to have a place on the web of your own.
Now assuming I answered, What is a blog, well enough for you to understand how great they are. I will tell you how to start your very own.
There are two options here the free route and then owning your own website to blog on. I’ll start with the free.
It is very very simple. Go to Blogger.com, set up an account and start writing. Told you it was simple.
Now for those of you who want your own website I recommend to you hostgator.com. You can register a website name there and have it hosted there too for a very low price.
After you have that setup your left with just a blank website and it’s not a blog yet. All you need to do is go to the control panel and find wordpress and follow the install steps.
Then your all done.
Just play with the settings until you get it looking the way you want and you can just start writing away.
Now, for those of you who are making money or wanting to make money. I say again, assuming I answered, What is a blog, well enough for you to understand how great they are.
I have to suggest to you guys a blogging platform and community that will make you money whether you own your own business or not.
My suggestion for that would be Empower Network for a couple of reasons.
First off, you get 100% of all money made by using their system and it only cost $25 a month. That and you get exclusive training from some of the top earners in the online industry.
If anybody ever asks you What is a blog? You should be ready now to teach them a thing or two.
That’s all I have for “What Is A Blog 2012 Edition”
Happy Blogging 
Michael Harrington
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Michael
a blog is a very powerful way of marketing. I love blogging like you put it here there are business blogs and personal blogs
Kenny Fabre
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Hi Kenny,
Blogging is lots of fun once you get the hang of it.
Thanks for popping in
Great post Michael, one thing I like about blogging is it just gets easier and easier as you go.
Hi Tyronne,
It sure does. It is just practice!
Thanks for commenting
Insightful post Michael!
I have read a few posts about blogs, but yours explains things in a nice and simple way. Guess I really didn’t know a few of the points mentioned!
I remember the time when I started blogging, I just started it on Blogspot, and it was much later I realized that having one on WordPress is what really works, and yes- you pay a little to get more perks as they say
Thanks for sharing, and a nice blog you have here as well
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Hello Harleena,
Yes, you are much better off getting a self hosted site. It makes all the difference.
Thanks for the compliment
A blog is an excellent way to share experiences, ideas and beliefs with other people. It is a good place for learning. But there is more to that. A blog is a great way to make money online. By blogging, you can teach your readers something new that can help augment their knowledge about a certain topic, enlighten them, which could change their life for the better or help them solve their problem. At the same time, you can also make money with blogging. Such a good idea to do.
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Hi Candice,
You can definitely make money Blogging if you do it correctly.
Thanks for commenting
You are absolutely right Michael! All of the information was very precise and well said
Candice Michelle recently posted..כלי מטבח
A much needed resource if your thinking of having an online presence. Great advise and information on how to set one up Michael
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Hi Brenda,
Thanks for stopping by
Michael,
Great introduction to blogging! You make great points. Could I offer one possible additional benefit of a Blog for busineses? It’s a great way to grown their Email Lists. I’ve often heard that a Blog’s only goal is to act as a lead capture page for your email lists.
What do you think?
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Hi Jeff,
I wouldn’t say that is the only goal, but it can be used for that.
It is more about having an online presence and showing some authority.
Thanks for commenting
Great information, especially with so many new people coming on the internet! You always give great value!
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Hi LuSundra,
Thanks for popping in, hope you got something out of it.
To Blog Or Not to Blog? I think you have covered some good ground here in your article. Keep bringing the value to your followers Michael. Thanks Galen
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Hi Galen,
Definitely to Blog
Thanks for stopping by
The Empower Network has such a amazing platform and they keep changing it. Thanks for sharing about blogging.
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Hi Wendy,
Yes Empower network is brilliant.
Thanks for stopping by
This is very helpful for a complete beginner and novice. “a birthday present you should have opened years ago” – loved the way you put it!
I would say blogging is an art and one should definitely have the passion for it even if he/she becomes an expert at it.
Hi Kendra,
Yes, Blogging is a fantastic way to market yourself online.
I should have started years ago
actually i will use blogs to promote affiliate products and also use to highlight my blogging services .
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Hello Sai,
Yes, that is a great way to use a Blog.
Thanks for commenting.