Our first-step guide to how to write a pro blog.

 What is blog Articles

If you've spent any time on the Internet, you're no doubt familiar with blog posts. After all, you're reading one right now. Blog posts Individual entries that make up a blog, such as episodes of a TV show or entries in a journal.

Blogging can serve multiple purposes. For one, it's a great way to establish yourself as an authority on your area of ​​expertise. It can also be an effective way to drive traffic to your website and educate people about topics you are passionate about. Additionally, a blog is a great place to showcase your writing.

What is a blog post?

A blog post is a piece of content published on a blog, a shortened form of the now archaic term weblog, an online platform for publishing written content. A blog can be a part of a website or its own website.

The blog you are currently reading is an example of the former, while The Pioneer Woman is an example of the latter. Both blog posts consist of pieces of content that each cover a single topic and can (but don't have to!) include images and videos along with written content.

Written content is the key component of a blog post. A YouTube channel isn't a blog because it's purely video—it can be considered a vlog, short for video log. Similarly, like an Instagram account, a feed of purely still images is not a blog.

In the early days of social media, when platforms like My Space and Live Journal dominated the scene, blogging and social media were much more intertwined than they are today. Now, they are largely separate, although many bloggers promote and post their work on their social media accounts to increase traffic to their blogs and promote their personal brand.