Is Blogging For You? Take This Quick Quiz

What The Hell Is A Blog Anyway?

The word 'blog' a shortened version 'web blog'. A 'web log' just means a log or diary-type entry web. So if you were away travelling a round world trip you might post a diary a website so your friends family could keep up date with your progress. On this online diary, or 'web blog' you might also post photos your friends family view.

And so - BLOG was born. And it's really nothing more than - a collection thoughts information from one individual be read seen by others.

So What Makes A Blog Different To A Website?

A blog more immediate informal. A blog doesn't have a homepage such - just has blog entries or 'posts'. The author or 'blogger' makes regular posts into blog are archived new ones are added.

The main difference between a website a blog a blog designed be added much more frequently than a website. Some blogs are added by their authors once a day or more! But has be said such bloggers are minority.

**Is Blogging For You?

Well, provides you with a unique opportunity keep close contact with a specific group people. The CEO a company may choose launch a blog keep touch with staff members shareholders. As a business-owner you might want start a blog let your customers or suppliers know what happening your business.

Blogs are not everyone, so here's a few key questions ask yourself.

** Question 1

Do you want keep close contact, a one-to-one basis with a specific group individuals?

** Question 2

Do you have time add a new valuable information your blog at least once a week? (Or can you pay someone do this your behalf?)

** Question 3

Do you find people are always coming you wanting more information about your product or services that maybe posting regular updates Internet about this might free up your time be spent other activities?

** Question 4

Are you offering information products or services that you can provide 'tasters' a blog?

If you find yourself answering yes most these question then you should seriously consider starting your very own blog.

It's A Gut Feel Thing

Ultimately decision comes down whether you have things say others a one-to-one basis. Unlike many websites you see out there, a blog very much a person-to-person experience. A corporate blog wouldn't really work unless you had a face name that people could put all posts.

It's also worth noting that a blog can be a two-way communication tool. Most blog software available includes options readers be able post comments response what has been written. This can be an excellent marketing research tool your business if handled right way.

Whatever you do - don't take decision start a blog lightly. It can be a big commitment once you've started out that road there's no going back. People will be regularly checking your blog after you've publicised pressure then deliver readable material a regular basis.

Some Blogging Software To Consider

Typepad - very popular comes with a free trial upgrade options: http://www.typepad.comBlogHarbour - also comes with a free 30-day trial http://www.blogharbor.comBlogger - 'grand daddy' blogging http://www.blogger.com

Happy blogging!

My blog: http://michaelcheney.typepad.com

Michael Cheney Author The Website Marketing BibleTM. Take Free 7-Part Course "Internet Marketing Made Easy" get your free sampler 'The Bible' here: http://www.websitemarketingbible.com/marketing/