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Blogs, short for "weblogs," are online platforms where individuals or groups can share their thoughts, opinions, and experiences through regular posts or entries. They typically feature a reverse chronological order, with the most recent posts appearing at the top.

By Valleyhollandman - blogactive.com, 

The emergence of blogs can be traced back to the United States in 1997.

The term "weblog" was coined by Jorn Barger on December 17, 1997. He used it to describe the process of logging or journaling the web, hence the combination of "web" and "log."

In 1997, several influential blogs were launched, marking the beginning of this new medium. One of the earliest and most notable examples is the blog "Scripting News," created by Dave Winer. It focused on technology and software development and became a platform for Winer's personal reflections and discussions.

Around the same time, Justin Hall's blog, "Justin's Links from the Underground," gained attention for its personal and diary-like style, documenting Hall's experiences and interests. These early blogs paved the way for the blogging phenomenon to take off and gain widespread popularity in the years that followed.

As for the short form "blog," Peter Merholz is credited with popularizing it. In May 1999, Merholz playfully broke the word "weblog" into the phrase "we blog" on the sidebar of his own blog, Peterme.com. This alteration caught on and contributed to the adoption of the term "blog" to refer to these online journals or platforms.

Since their inception, blogs have evolved and diversified, covering a wide range of topics such as news, politics, fashion, food, travel, and more. They have become a powerful medium for self-expression, information sharing, and community building, influencing journalism, and enabling individuals to have a voice on the internet.

As of 2023, there are over 600 million blogs in the world. This number is constantly growing, as new blogs are created every day. The most popular blogging platforms include WordPress, Blogger, Tumblr, and Wix.

The average blogger posts 1-2 times per week

According to a 2023 survey by First Site Guide, 52.43% of bloggers are men and 47.38% are women. This means that only slightly more than half of bloggers are male,

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