Iowa Business Blog

Sunday, December 18, 2005

What is a blog? How can I use a blog?

A blog is:
A blog is basically a journal that is available on the web. The activity of updating a blog is "blogging" and someone who keeps a blog is a "blogger." Blogs are typically updated daily using software that allows people with little or no technical background to update and maintain the blog.
(Definition from www.conceptwebsites.com/SEO/common-terms.htm)

A blog is a great tool you can use to introduce yourself or your business to potential customers. A blog is what you might call a 'networking tool' that is available 24 hours a day and usually costs nothing but time. You can create a blog and write about yourself, your business, world events, just about anything you want. You can use a blog to demonstration your expertise in your field. For example, a lawyer can 'blog' about legal topics and seek feedback from readers. Once readers are comfortable with your blog, they may seek to contact you via phone or email and become actual customers. If you have any questions about creating a blog or how to use a blog, feel free to post your questions right here.