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Most popular <strong>blog</strong> styles and typesTo <strong>blog</strong>or not <strong>to</strong> <strong>blog</strong>Personal <strong>blog</strong>s share thoughts, original art, poems, writing, pho<strong>to</strong>graphy,and even sell cus<strong>to</strong>m crafts, art, or products. If you justwant <strong>to</strong> make a statement, have fun, or <strong>blog</strong> for therapy, a personal<strong>blog</strong> is perfect for your needs. Examples of good personal <strong>blog</strong>s includeKathryn Cramer, Sides<strong>how</strong>, and Paperback WriterBusiness <strong>blog</strong>s are created with the voice of the company for marketingoutreach, and are used as the public relations of a company.This type of <strong>blog</strong> is ideal for small organizations that need <strong>to</strong> publishinformation for their cus<strong>to</strong>mers or members. Examples of effectivebusiness <strong>blog</strong>s include Brazen Careerist, Cerasis Blog, and HootSuiteBlogNiche/<strong>to</strong>pical <strong>blog</strong>s focus on a particular interest. They could beabout health, gardening, education, sport, fashion, pets, or almostany other special interest. If you are a collec<strong>to</strong>r of antiques, a traveladdict, or just love cooking, there is a <strong>blog</strong> waiting for you. These<strong>blog</strong>s easily attract loyal followers, which contribute <strong>to</strong> the fun of<strong>blog</strong>ging. Examples of niche <strong>blog</strong>s include Gracefull Plate, FreshHome, and Nerd FitnessMedia-type <strong>blog</strong>s depend on the content used. If you enjoy video<strong>blog</strong>ging, then you’re a vlogger. If you curate content from otherwebsites, then you have a linklog. If you post pho<strong>to</strong>s or art sketcheson your <strong>blog</strong>, then it’s a pho<strong>to</strong><strong>blog</strong> or art<strong>blog</strong>. Examples of media-type<strong>blog</strong>s include College Humor, Pointless Blog, and John MartzReverse <strong>blog</strong>s are unique but popular type of <strong>blog</strong>. Instead of theowner creating content, the content is supplied by the public.A reverse <strong>blog</strong> has a team who moderate posts, prevent unpleasantinteractions, and promote slow <strong>to</strong>pics for greaterinteractivity. Examples of reverse <strong>blog</strong>s include Medium,List25 , and Post SecretWhile these are the most popular types of <strong>blog</strong>s, there are a lot more <strong>to</strong> discover. Some examples include 25 BasicStyles of Blogs by Rohit Bhargava and 5 Types of Business Blogs by John Sadding<strong>to</strong>n. There are also community <strong>blog</strong>s,nonprofit <strong>blog</strong>s, live webcam <strong>blog</strong>s, live gaming screencast <strong>blog</strong>s, device type <strong>blog</strong>s, podcast <strong>blog</strong>s, various video<strong>blog</strong>s, and many, many others.5

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