Blogs
What are they?
A blog is a regular list of articles (posts),usually organised in reverse chronological order (the most recent at top).
Blogs usually, but not always, allow readers to comments on posts.
They may be moderated before publication.
Blogs may also contain content pages, link lists and navigational tools, similar to regular websites.
Blogs are often operated by individuals as personal or professional information-sharing channels. Blogs may also be managed by teams, who post regular or semi-regular articles.
While specific blogging platforms are available at little or no cost to simplify blogging, most web content management systems can support blogging, albeit in a less managed fashion and with less support for comments or rich content.
When to use them
Blogs are best used for disseminating information or holding structured discussions with audiences on specific topics (similar to an online town hall meeting). As a blog is managed by the blog owner, and only those with administrative rights may post to it, this provides a measure of direction and influence over any discussions.
Blogs are often used to discuss the progress of a project, discuss a particular topical area or provide rapid, but structured, news updates during a crisis.