What's a blog ? It has happened quite often to me to be questioned in this way through conversations, chats, etc ... My interlocutors ask me to define what a blog is, and if you are reading me now, I suppose you are in the same case.

The answer to this question can be given from many angles. But before I get into any definition of what a blog is, let me start with some definitions of other people much wiser than me.

« A weblog is a series of texts, images, media and data, ordered chronologically, and visible via an HTML browser »

« A frequent and chronological publication of personal thoughts and links »

Name composed of Web log ", A blog is, in a basic way, a newspaper available on the internet. The activity of updating a blog is " blogging And someone who runs a blog is a " blogger ».

“A weblog is a kind of continual tour, with a human guide to guide you. There are several guides that you can choose from, each one develops an audience, and there is also camaraderie and "rules" between the people who run weblogs, they point to each other, in all kinds. structures, graphics, etc… ”

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“Blogs are typically updated on a daily basis, using software that allows people with little or no technical background to update and maintain it. Blog posts are, most of the time, scheduled chronologically with the most recent additions featured more prominently.

« A blog is a website on which publications are made on a regular basis and displayed in reverse chronological order ”- The word blog is the abbreviation of the word weblog or web log. Being the author of a blog, maintaining a blog or adding an article to an existing blog is called "blogging". The texts on a blog are called " Blog posts "," articles "Or" posts". The person who publishes these entries is called "blogger".

A blog is composed of texts, hypertext links, images and links (to other web pages and to videos, audio, and other files). Blogs use a conversational documentation style. Often, blogs focus on a " area of ​​special interest "Also called" Niche ". Some blogs talk about personal experiences.

So, what is a blog? (or blog according to other writings).

Do you feel a little confused? Calm down. Do not be. It's really simple actually. As simply as possible, I can say that:

The blog is a kind of website that is usually organized in a chronological order of the magazine The most recent at the top of the main page, at the oldest one at the bottom of the same page. Take a look at the main page of the blog of BlogPasCher en by clicking here, for exemple. I guess you got a clearer idea now.

Blogs are, most of the time (but not always), held by one person and updated fairly regularly. Blogs often deal with (but not always) of a particular subject (There are blogs on almost anything that can go through your head, from blogging to cooking recipes, spirituality, to diaries or hobbies). Blogging has applications and varieties as wide as your imagination can.

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Entire communities have sprung up around some of these topics, connecting people with each other and creating relationships that allow them to learn, make friends, share ideas, with the possibility to do business with people with similar interests around the globe.

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Then back to why we are here.

Blogs have certain features that are important to know if you want to get the best out of it as a reader. Let's look at some of them.

Archives

You can look at the main page of a blog and think there is nothing more than what you see: some new publications, links to other websites, and nothing more. However, it is important to know that there are many more resources than you can see at a glance, below the surface.

For example, as I write this article, our resources abound with a few hundred articles written and published previously.

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When I write a post like this it goes to the top of the main blog page. As I "get older", and as I add new articles, it begins its journey down the page until it disappears from the page.

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However, this is not the end of his life because he finds himself in archives From the blog. When you hear "archives" you get the impression that this is a dark and dusty place, but it's actually a beautiful, easily accessible space in many ways.

Comments

Not all blogs use comments, but most do. This blog is not a monologue, but a conversation. This is a space at the bottom of an article, entirely dedicated to discussion. You can give me feedback on the article, suggest new resources, ask questions or just chat.

But first of all, you will need to fill out a small form (Name, e-mail, link to your own website).

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A great way to learn blogging is to read a little, leave a few comments, ask questions and save your favorites. A better way is even to start with your own blog.

OK, maybe it's a bit funny, but you think you are so bad that you can not keep your own website? You will not know where to start? You do not know how ?

Secret

Allow me to share a secret with you. Some time ago, I did not know much about blogging. I had never used the internet for anything other than surfing and chatting with friends, making e-mails, and I was just satisfied with that!

But one day, I discovered the profession of author, and I was directed to some blogs by a friend very close (Thanks Thierry Bertrand), and from one link to another, I realized that there were a number of things that an individual as simple as he was, was able to do and propose in the field of blogging (Plus there are tons of free services, so!)

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It's that easy, and there are millions of people blogging all over the world! It's not just something for young people, trendy people, experts or whatever. On the contrary. This is something that anyone who can access a computer and the internet once or twice a week can really do!

So, if you still feel a little confused, the BlogPasCherse online service will be happy to guide you, advise you and support you in your efforts. We can even make one for you, why not!

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You can use other WordPress plugins to give a modern appearance and to optimize the handling of your blog or website.

We offer you here some premium WordPress plugins that will help you do that.

1. Material

Material Admin is a very advanced and elegant plugin that puts at your disposal 100 WordPress themes stylish for your blog. It also gives you the option to create your own custom theme.

This plugin allows you to completely control the appearance of your admin menu, top bar, buttons, typography, forms, texts, colors, etc.

In addition, “Material Admin” is compatible with LTR and RTL modes. It can therefore be used in any language. Also, it is compatible with the Multisite functionality.

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2. Fetcher Image

Image Fetcher is a WordPress Plugin quite simple that automatically finds and converts the first images of a published article into featured images, quickly and easily.

Its main features are: the possibility ofautomatically define the first images of articles published as images in the first, abackup system (for backing up and restoring important tables),publication statistics, theonversion of statistics, an iuser friendly interface, aprofessional documentation and assistance

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3. Breadcrumbs Addon for WPBakery Builder Page

No need to keep the default breadcrumbs of the options of your WordPress theme, because they are common to the majority of websites that use it.

This extension of Visual Composer or WPBakery offers amazing color options, detailed typography options, and advanced layout options to create the most amazing breadcrumbs. You will have the full freedom to make creative, classic or modern layouts by easily changing a few options.

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Recommended Resources

Find out about other recommended resources to help you build and manage your website.

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Conclusion

Here ! That's it for this article. Now you know what a blog is. Feel free to share this article with your friends on your favorite social networks. 

However, you will also be able to consult our resources, if you need more elements to carry out your projects of creation of Internet sites, by consulting our guide on the WordPress blog creation.

And if you have any suggestions or remarks, leave them in our section Comments.

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