What is a blog and why should you consider reading them? A blog is a website or webpage “post” that is similar to a journal or diary entry. Blogs are written and posted regularly, often as a hobby for those who enjoy writing and are passionate about a topic. They also serve as a benefit for businesses to attract more attention via the internet. Blogs can be about any topic and there is no specific rule on who should write them; it all depends on what the writer desires and what goal they want to achieve. So why read them? We think the three most important reasons are guidance, knowledge, and entertainment.
Odds are you may have tried Googling a question and found your answer through a blog. One of the main purposes of blogs is to provide guidance or advice in some way. Bloggers can use a variety of different sources to back up their advice, but many tend to advise by using their own opinions and knowledge. Readers want to know how to solve problems and nowadays rely on the internet as the first place to find answers. So, blogs can serve as the go-to since they are often informative. We here at Idaho State’s College of Business are often posting blogs to help students navigate college, understand the business world and find that perfect job after graduation.
Blogs can be a great way to gain more knowledge on a topic. Rather than grabbing a book and reading through it, we often want information instantaneously, which is why we turn to our mobile devices. There are several bloggers out there who specialize in a particular field or have a thorough background in a topic and want to express their knowledge through a blog. For example, maybe a botanist has a blog discussing different plant species or a cook who blogs about food and posts their recipes. There is much to be shared and learned in the blogging world and the best part is, that you get to choose which ones you find interesting enough to look at.
Have you ever been bored and started browsing the internet? Blogs do not always have to focus on advice or knowledge, they can be purely made for fun. Blogs can be used to tell interesting stories, make funny jokes, meet new people and so much more. Some blogs offer a way to add messages so that you can interact with the blogger themselves or other readers. Being a blogger yourself can also be enjoyable if you enjoy writing and want to connect with others over something you care about.
Although we have come up with three reasons why you should consider reading blogs, there is a multitude of other reasons as well. We believe that blogs can be used for giving out advice, gaining knowledge and purely for entertainment purposes. We highly encourage you to check out other blogs we have written.