If I were to ask anyone if they "blogged" about 8 years ago, I would have met with a resounding "YES" or "which planet have you been on?" all round. It is an undeniable fact that technology moves at an alarming rate; new ideas become obsolete the moment newer, fresher, more marketable and, dare I say, more gimmicky, sites are created. But one thing for sure, the very fact that you are reading this, proves that blogging has passed the 'novelty test'.
Once upon a time, people wrote their daily observations into a book called a diary. Today, people share their personal experiences, observations and even knowledge on online journals and weblogs. Weblogs, or blogs as they are affectionately called, are frequently updated websites, usually personal, with commentary, records and links. These tools help people communicate, across countries and time. People use blogs to express their feelings, theories, thoughts and ideas and to reach out to others. While their manifestations may not reach their intended audiences immediately, it is almost guaranteed that their views will be read, or chanced upon one day.
Blogs are quick and simple to set up. As if it cannot get any easier, some blog hosts, like Blogger, for example, even linked up with Google to make 'cyber-life' a one-stop process. And now with smart-phones, blogging can now be brought into our pockets, our purses and well, virtually anywhere! The growth of blogging is apparent, even in Singapore. When you have The Straits Times, the local most-read and respectable broadsheet, creating a "blog" section in their Internet edition, blogging has made a mark in the radar.
With all things, even blogs have its pros and cons. Bloggers who post personal entries use this as a medium to communicate with, and in some cases educate, their friends and audiences. But one of the biggest issue is posting too much personal information or “saying” something in one of their posts, which they may come to regret later.
We all know the speed of internet and how fast news can spread like a bushfire in this medium. While reports in the newspapers will always be a day late, blogging allows the content to be released immediately as soon as the 'post' button is clicked.
Blogs work well also because its posts can be labelled or 'tagged'. With this, the copious amount of information will be filtered, so the readers only need to select what they are interested in.
Blogs work well also because its posts can be labelled or 'tagged'. With this, the copious amount of information will be filtered, so the readers only need to select what they are interested in.
There are numerous advantages and disadvantages of blogging, but ultimately it is up to the user to weight and decide if this is something that they would benefit from. Blogs, if used correctly, are a great way to communicate and experience the Web.
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