What is a blog?

We thought our first post should talk about blogging, why blogs are so popular and how they are different from other web pages.

Blog is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal or on line diary that is frequently updated and posted on the Internet. Blogs generally represent the personality of the author. They can express personal views, political endorsements, commentary or just be for fun.

The activity of updating a blog is "blogging" and someone who keeps a blog is a "blogger." Blogs are typically updated daily using software that allows people with little or no technical background to update and maintain the blog.

Traditionally, web pages have only been designed and modified by people with HTML programming knowledge. If a person or a business wanted to make a web site, they would have to hire a web designer to create the site. When changes and updates were warranted, they would have to engage that programmer again to modify the site.

Blogs (and their counterparts wikis) are updated through simple interfaces -- you don't need to know how to program or design web pages to make a blog. All you need is an Internet connection and something to say.

Our blog is going to focus on technology and give advice and provide information for our customers and our community. If you'd like to set up a blog, just send us an email or give us a call. We'll be happy to help you.