Whether you’re an aspiring blogger, a business owner, or just a curious person who wants to know what a blog is, then this article is for you.
So without further ado..
Blogs , short for “web log”, is an online diary or a website or web page where you can find information about a topic. It contains text, pictures, videos, GIFs, links to other websites, and basically anything someone can upload on the internet.
Blogs started as an online outlet where people share their opinions, experiences, their day to day life and journey.
Now, blogs are used not just as a diary and a hobby, but also as a tool used by people to earn money and businesses to advertise their product, educate their customers, etc.
Those who start a blog ranges from a single individual to companies.
Note: This Jnella.com is a blog by the way.
Purpose Of Blogs
There are many reasons why people or companies start a blog. Their reasons also vary but generally,
An individual may start a blog to:
- Share your personal thoughts, experiences, etc
- If writing is your hobby
- Create an online presence
- Meet new people around the world
- To share what you know about a topic or subject
- To find a job or jobs
- To make blogging as a business and make money from it
The list goes on…
A business owner may start a blog to:
- Drive traffic to their business website
- Generate Leads
- Educate customers about their product
- Promote their product
- Blogs are great for Search Engine Optimization
This list also goes on…
Difference Between Blog and Website
Now this is where most people get confused.
But to put it simply, Blogs are a type of website which are typically updated frequently. Websites on the other hand are static and don’t require much change in the short run.
In a blog, you’ll see articles (like this thing you’re reading right now) about certain topics like news, business, budgets, fashion, travel, food, etc.
Why is Blogging So Popular
Blogging is so popular because it has a lot of benefits and anyone can do it, not to mention you only need at least $35.88 to start.
And if you’re like me who discovered blogging by google searching “How To Make Money Online” then you probably know that blogging makes it possible to ditch your job and earn six figure income at the comfort of your home. Or at the beach in Hawaii. 😊
That’s what money making blogs always say, it’s already etched in my memory.
So those phrases and sentences “ditch your job”, “earn six figures at the comfort of your home” and “work anywhere, anytime” are the words that made a lot of people decide to start a blog and it’s also why it became so popular.
Do Bloggers Earn Money
Yes.
Although most bloggers don’t make a lot of money and newbies give up before they earn a single penny, we can’t deny that blogging has a great earning potential where incomes range from $0 to millions per year.
You just have to have persistence, hard work, and to know how to monetize it.
Conclusion / Next Steps
So now that you already know what a blog is, or atleast have an idea because you can’t understand this gibberish article, what now? What do you do now?
If you’re interested in starting your own blog then click “I want to Start a Blog” or the button below, it will lead you to a FREE step by step instruction on starting a blog.
But if you’re still hesitating then click “More about blogging” or the button below, it will lead you to an article about the benefits of blogging as well as it’s cons.
Thank you for reading.
