You’ve seen them: blogs. Weblogs, that is. They’re a weird cross between journals, link pages, and commentary… and they’re very popular. In fact by some definitions, you’re reading one right now.
What exactly is a blog? It seems like a few things are required:
- Links. They might just be mailto:’s, or they might be external links and commentary (a common type). The external links tend to be things that you might not normally find on the web.
- Routine updates. Hopefully weeks don’t go by between entries – more like days, and in some instances, just hours!
- Commentary: Depending on the subject matter, some sort of commentary is warranted. This adds the personal touch that many readers crave.
Sure, there are exceptions to every rule, but my favorite blogs tend to stick to these guidelines.
My favorite one, discovered through my friend Liz, is Pop Culture Junk Mail. Mister Pants is pretty good. And, pitas.com hosts a myriad of blogs including my own.
Is the Ping a blog? Do you have any favorites you’d like to share? Post away! -pm
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