- An abbreviation of "weblog," blogs are Web sites that take the form of online journals, frequently updated with commentary on any number of topics. The "blogger" typically offers readers links to interesting information alongside his/her commentary.
- Blogs exist on virtually every topic---from knitting and dog care, to politics and technology. They are a fast-growing way for interested individuals to come together and share their experiences, views, and resources.
- As of July 2006, there were more than 80 million blogs in existence. It is estimated that 175,000 new blogs are created each day, and more than 1.6 million blog posts are made per day.
- There are thousands of political blogs—conservative, liberal, moderate and otherwise—that are being updated multiple times a day.
