If you’ve used the Internet recently, there is a good chance that you’ve seen the word blog appear in at least one of your Internet searches. TV stations have them. News reporters are creating them. So, what are the basics of blogging?

A blog, short for web log, is an online journal. It is a location on the Internet where a person can share information about any topic. This information can be thoughts or opinions on a given topic, a list of website links and commentary, or anything the author might want to share with the world.

Do you ever dream of being a newspaper columnist? Does the idea of sharing your ideas and opinions with people around the world sound exciting? Have you ever thought: How do I start a blog?

The average computer user may think it is too difficult to create a blog, or online journal, but in fact, it’s quite simple. All you need to do is follow these easy steps and you’ll be joining the blogosphere before you know it.