Blog
What is a blog?
A blog is a website or part of a website where content is posted in reverse chronological order, typically by an individual, covering topics like personal thoughts, expertise, or news. It’s common for a blog to cover a wide array of topics and have a sporatic posting schedule. Those who have gained traction and readership, typically have some kind of rhythm and a niche or topic that is central.
The main difference between a website and a blog is that a website is meant to be more static in nature. Also, a blog is a log of articles, essays, notes, postings, etc., that continue to build and expand the blog site.
Key Features
- The term “blog” rose up in the late 90s as a shortened version of “weblog.”
- The mid-90s term “weblog” meant “logging the web.”
- A blog is a website, but a website is not a blog.
Related Blog Posts
- How to Start a Website (and Blog) in 2025 (coming soon)
- Blog Nominated for Dreamiest Awards
- Who will get the most out of this website?
Favorite Quotes
“Different internet waves have come and gone, but I’ve had a little piece of the internet since 2003. I still enjoy blogging the best.”
—Tracy Altheide
Products and Resources
- What is WordPress? (WordPress.org and WordPress.com)
- What is DreamHost?
- Start your own website/blog with DreamHost for under $3 a month.
- What is Shared Hosting?
- What is Namecheap?
- What is a Domain Registrar?
- What is Pressable?
- Dictionary definition for Blog: A website that allows users to reflect, share opinions, and discuss various topics in the form of an online journal, sometimes letting readers comment on their posts. Most blogs are written in a slightly informal tone (personal journals, news, businesses, etc.) ( Free Dictionary API )
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Tracy helps self-starters and project finishers find the tools, strategies, and confidence to complete the work that matters most. She shares actionable tips, book notes, reviews, and personal experiments to help you start strong and finish well.