Blog classifications.

In this entry, we will be looking at the types of blogs that are present to us today. There are different types of blogs with different functions and it is not entirely just for personal views. As the blog communities continue to expand, the roles played simultaneously expand. Needless to say that it is impossible to list down all the classes of blogs from a plethora to choose from.

Here are a few types of blogs listed by Misty Belardo:
  • Collaborative 
  • Tutorial
  • Travel and Cultural
  • Fashion and Lifestyle
  • Personal
  • Business
  • Educational
There are obviously more kinds of blog and I will elaborate further on a chosen list of favourites in the blogosphere. The following also includes list by Darren Rowse that may overlap in terms of function with the ones given by Belardo. 

Informational/ Educational
Provides information of a specific topic to enlighten readers. Content may include facts, tutorials, images, graphs etc.

Personal
Most common and popular among all the types of blogs available. Content may include personal experiences, images, opinions, etc. Usually informal and is a form of self-expression. 

Link posts
Growing in popularity among bloggers. Basically, it is just posting an interesting post in the form of videos, images, quotes etc. from another site or blog and may include comments, captions, description etc. Notable link posts blog - tumblr.com

Reviews / research 
Provides reviews/ critique/ research of a subject such as gadgets, movies, music, restaurants, etc. This is helpful for readers who may want to purchase a product but is unsure of its value. Aids in decision making of readers interested in a specific subject.


References:
Belardo M, 2010, "The five type of blogs", last viewed at 28 September 2010,http://www.inkrebels.com/insp/the-5-types-of-blogs-which-one-suits-you-best/>


Rowse D, 2005, "20 types of blog posts, battling bloggers block", last viewed 28 September 2010, http://www.problogger.net/archives/2005/11/29/20-types-of-blog-posts-battling-bloggers-block/>


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