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What is a blog?

If you're thinking "blog what," don't worry. Many people have never heard of a blog, otherwise known as a weblog.

If you haven't heard of a blog, the frequently asked questions page will give you quick answers to basic questions, like what a blog is. You may also want to look over a brief description and history of blogs.

Or kick back and watch a five-minute documentary on blogging by Chuck Olsen. This "blogumentary" covers blog definitions and origins. 9

Blog connoisseurs

For you blog connoisseurs, learn who blogs and how blogging is changing society and journalism. You may also want to watch the blogumentary - it's amusing to watch people guess what a blog is.

Blog surfing

To get started surfing the blogosphere, check out some blog directories. A Google search for "weblog directory" returned the following Web sites:

• Google Directory - Weblogs
• Eatonweb Portol
• Open Web Directory
• Root Blog - Web Blog Directory
• Yahoo! Directory Weblogs

About

Project Blog was researched, written and designed by Kristen Landreville. She is an online media major in the journalism college at the University of Florida. Landreville also maintains a blog on international online media, World Watch. E-mail comments and questions to krisland@ufl.edu.