What is Blogging? – How to Create & Write a Blog?

‘Blogging’ is the term on every netizen’s lips. ‘Blogging’ is advanced journal keeping. ‘Blogging’ is an open-source opinion-experienced platform. ‘Blogging is a verb that has a purpose with action. ‘Blogging’ cannot be expressed in a narrowed down, confined representation of what a wide expanse it holds. It can even be arguably called the art of today, which, just like paintings and artifacts of previous centuries, will be a part of history and preservation.

Do you remember those diary entries we wrote in school (or still do if you are in school and your curriculum hasn’t changed), where we expressed our thoughts on how the day was? Yes, those broken sentences with an amateur taste, add to those a more mature version of yourself and how you express your opinion on a matter you came across in your life.

And there you have it; a ‘Blog’ comes to life. The action of doing it regularly, with responsibility in the society you live in, and adhering to certain ethical norms is called ‘Blogging.’

In life, we all cross paths with specific life opportunities or moments that are common to a majority of the audience—for example, cracking a competitive exam or getting admission to college. Though the timelines are the same, the opinion of all persons on the point or their thought process according to their age and experience doesn’t need to be the same. Hence a difference in opinion. This is one aspect. Note this in your mind.

The other aspect is that the Internet has spread its web even in the tiniest crevices in this world. There are hardly any places where an internet connection is not available. This makes it the most viewed, read, understood, and debatable platform in all of history. Even a’s, an’s, and the’s are under scrutiny when posted for public viewing. Combining both the aspects, a point expresses by one individual is read, evaluated, and shared with millions of people, among which those who relate give their side of the story making you believe that if you feel a certain way, you are not alone in this world to feel so

To put it in perspective, a blog is helpful with its high relatability attribute. A community with like minds and aims is more productive and progressive, which are significant attributes of a bettering world. A blog community is a tiny yet powerful part of it. You may argue that not all blogs are up to mark, verified, or share the best of information, but look at the brighter side; the ones that are positive, hope-filled, and top-notch in providing information will negate the effects of not-so-great blogs. And this attitude is what is needed in the blogging world.

Let’s go more in-depth into the blogging world with, ‘what does a blog represent?’

Blogs are of many different types with sub-varieties and formal or informal write-ups. Some are at the core a stage for budding entrepreneurs with their start-up businesses, while others are a dais for marketing through information-providing on products. From a business-minded blogger’s perspective, aside from the philosophical side of it, to put in a few compact points, blogs are helpful in:

Another example of a blog could be a blog, where the blogger reads a book and expresses their opinion on the good, bad, and ugly. Not at the same level of business-mindedness as digital marketing blogs, but it does hold its own. However, it is important to note that book blogging and book reviewing are cousins but not identical twins, meaning the fundamentals are the same, with the difference in voicing mode.

An idea needs a mold or structure to be represented in the best manner possible. You cannot simply write a few words with clumsy pictures to go with it. We are talking about the internet, a nation that will have your expressions stored in it forever. So proper plan must be hatched, and you must follow guidelines/steps with strict adherence if you want your plan catapulted to high rankings and considerations. In the page designing part of blogging, the heading must be placed at the top of the page, in clear font and view—first impression matters. The main content topics in the order of latest uploads, or the topics read, shared, liked, commented, or shared upon the most, should be at the center of the page, where the most eye-view is registered.

The arms or the side lengths of the blog should be like speed-dial options—shortcuts to the most important topics on the blog. Lastly, the bottom. This is the spot to which the reader arrives when completing the browsing of the blog page. They look for contact to maintain continuity or connection with the blog, so it’s best to put contact info, social media handles, or other correspondence links. A blog must not resemble a website. Meaning, a blog should be revised every few days to add the latest developments (if any) regarding the topic and should also be recent in its facts and figures to avoid misleadings.

Like Hyperlinks; shortcuts, or on-click-away-to-reach-website, similar is the connection between a blog and a website. Let us look at an analogy to understand the connection better. For instance, you look at a hoarding that displays a bike’s launch, its specific, cost and other such many features of it, and you wish to look at what the public has to say about it. Naturally, you will look for reviews.

But, it is very much possible that the reviews may be dated or are not well-rounded up. The next step is reading blogs reading relating to it. A blog will give the latest specs, multiperson opinion, why a certain pro is a pro and con is a con; all of which are not found in reviews. Hence the connection between a blog and a website.

Everything begins with the first step you take, and that first step is a crucial success determining step of your journey. What is blogging and how to create a blog and start writing are the same. You need to learn to balance smart and hard work in starting up the process, understand what is needed/required, and fulfill it accordingly. Rest all, leave it to your talent and sincerity. Wishing you all the mind-blogging success in this world!.