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Blog comes from the word Web and Log (WEBLOG) which means online records (which are on the web).
A more complete understanding, a blog is a website that contains useful writing, articles or information that is updated (updated) regularly and can be accessed online both publicly and privately
Characteristic features :
Here are the characteristics of blogs in general
1. Have a Name and Address that can be accessed online
2. Have a goal
3. Have content or posts in the form of articles, notes and other information
4. Archived posts or content (saved according to date, month and year of posting)
5. Blog content generally always increases or updates according to the purpose of the blog.
General Blog Goals, among others:
* Deliver information that is useful for yourself and for others
* Providing benefits for yourself and others
* Channel your hobbies and spend your free time with positive activities
* Work or self-actualization
* Exchange knowledge with readers, bloggers write, visitors give comments or comments
* sharing experiences
* sharing useful software, such as photos, movies / videos, documents, etc.
* much more, according to the type / topic raised
Because blogs vary in types, the purpose of blogs is also influenced by the type of blog.
for example:
* Personal Blog Purpose: aims to provide updated information about the blog owner. Regarding experiences, memorable things, diaries, personal travel records, and so on
* Health Blog Purpose: aims to provide current health information
*Purpose of a business blog: aims to provide up-to-date information about a company's business