bloggers

Web journal writers

Bloggers are people who write and maintain blogs—websites featuring regular posts on topics ranging from personal journals to professional commentary.

The term emerged with the rise of web publishing in the late 1990s.

Bloggers may write for hobby, influence, or income: Travel bloggers often partner with tourism brands.

Political bloggers shaped the narrative during the campaign.

content

posts

Published online content

drafts · archives · categories · tags · headlines · captions · listicles · tutorials · reviews · opinion pieces

creators

influencers

People with online sway

podcasters · columnists · commentators · reviewers · photographers · YouTubers · streamers · essayists · correspondents · contributors

engagement

comments

Spoken or written reactions

audience · traffic · pageviews · shares · likes · community · feedback · notifications · mentions · replies

platform

WordPress

Website-building software platform

Ghost · Squarespace · Wix · themes · plugins · templates · dashboard · CMS

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fashion

Current popular trend

  • travelMovement between locations
  • foodConsumable nourishment source
  • lifestylePersonal living pattern

tech · parenting · beauty · fitness · finance · DIY · gaming · political

monetization

sponsorships

Paid support agreements

promotions · merchandise · Patreon · donations · revenue · commissions · endorsements · collaborations · campaigns · paid posts

Categories
Opposites
media format/publication type

bloggersbroadcast journalists

Media professionals delivering news

radio hosts · book authors · pamphleteers

professional status/institutional affiliation

bloggersstaff writers

Hired content producers

beat reporters · news correspondents · broadcast journalists · investigative reporters · anchors

content creation role

bloggersreaders

Those who peruse text

lurkers · audiences · subscribers · followers · viewers

Phrases
Family

blogged, blogger, microblogger, microbloggers

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G