Blogs emerged as a new form of social media in the early 2000s enabled by increasing access to broadband internet and personal computing devices. Blogs allow for self-publishing of content in an easily searchable and shared online format. By 2008, there were over 70 million active blogs being created and updated at a rapid pace, driving the growth of the "blogosphere." Popular uses of blogs included sharing personal thoughts, commentary on current events, and facilitating online conversations through commenting features.

6. Why are Blogs Big?

9. Posts are the heart of the blog. They should include OUTLINKS & you might allow comments. Link to “About you” information Categories are useful to readers & to search engines Trackbacks tell who is linking to your blog. Conversations are two-way Blog header - branding & ID information

11. It’s a conversation Interactivity & community via comments

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