Is there really any difference? you may want to ask, yes there is and also, there is not.
What prompted me to write this post was when someone asked me this question which I found interesting to answer.
Basically, a blog is a type of website but with a different kind of format. A blog is more of an online diary. A blog is updated on a regular basis (may be many times a day, once a day or even weekly). Blogs are usually updated by writing articles to fill the the blog, these articles are called "posts".
Usually, a blog is mostly free and easy to set up, requiring little or no knowledge of web design skills.
Popular Platforms for blogging include blogger.com , wordpress.com and tumblr.com. Blogger is absolutely free and the easiest to use, especially for a complete newbie. You can read on how to create a blog with blogger here.
A blog may be updated by an individual or a group of people(authors). Some blogs provide information on general topics while some are based on specific topics (usually called niche blogs). A blog is quite easy to maintain, considering the fact that you have little back end stuffs you have to carry out on the blog and also little or no cost to run it. But I advise to get a custom domain for your blog, to at least make it professional.
Blogs also encourage interaction between the author of the blog and its readers. A blog can be created separately or integrated as part of a static website.
On the other hand, a website is a collection of static pages (although, that is changing recently), displaying specific information. A website is mostly used for professional or official purposes. Like showing information about a company. But today, we are having a lot of dynamic websites or social forums where contents are also updated regularly, therefore, almost reducing the distinction between blogs and websites.
Many bloggers actually blog for the fun of it, and they enjoy the joy of been able to pour out their mind on the internet. And even, some bloggers go as far as making money from their blogs.Some even turned blogging to their full time job (though I don't know so many bloggers who have done this). Read: How to make money blogging.
Let me also add that, most blogs are specifically created to solve a particular problem or the other. Readers can check in, look for the information they want, read it and comment.
Blog and websites do have a lot in common, but they are meant to serve different purposes.
I hope I have been able to clear your doubts concerning blogs and websites now?
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