The Blogging Phenomenon (1)

Blogs, as the current Phenomenon

According to Branum (2001), the term ‘weblog’ describes a personal website which offers frequently updated postings which are generally chronologically organized. What makes a weblog such a phenomenon is that it represents an online intersection of people and time. (Branum 2001).

However, to most of the younger generation, having a weblog would most probably be an outlet for them to express themselves and their feelings, and at the same time, make it into a profit making blog.

Example of personal blogging that is profit making from Malaysia:

(source:kennysia.com)

The benefits of blogging however, is that it is easy to set up and does not cost a lot, it can put a human face on the project of the author’s choice of the blog, we have a choice to allow the public to comment on blog posts to get the community involved, and it is also an excellent way to create a community and keep them up to date, and test new ideas (Nine Benefits of Blogging 2009).

 

(source: kennysia.com)

While the benefits to the community is that when there is a community, they will be able to come back time and again, leave insightful comments, inspire the author to write more , share ideas, share your ideas with others as well as recommend you to their community (Kristi 2009). This will help your blog grow in size.

References:

Branum, JM 2001, The Blogging Phenomenon: An Overview and Theoretical Consideration, online, retrieved 16th November 2009, from http://www.ajy.net/jmb/blogphenomenon.htm.

Nine Benefits of Blogging 2009 online, retrieved 16th November 2009, from http://corporate.bangthetable.com/upload/filename/69/Tips_Sheet_-_Benefits_of_Blogging.pdf.

Kristi 2009, Benefits of Blogging- Building a Community, online, retrieved 16th November 2009, from http://kikolani.com/benefits-blogging-building-community.html.