There was once a time when our only source of information was traditional media, ie, newspapers, television and radio. Technology evolved. Moreover, with this evolution came the age of the internet. A blessing in disguise. All thanks to the internet, we have many new applications and sources of information. Also, this has given all of us a chance to create an opinion and post it online. For this purpose, many people have also taken up blogging as a hobby or job.

Blogging: An Overview

A blog, also known as a weblog, is a site that allows a user or a group of users to share their content and posts (articles, images and videos) online. Blogs help connect with people, share information, market a product, and make money. Many different types of blogs depend on the content you wish to show on the website. Blogging has become so common now that many companies have collaborated with bloggers to create and share content. Blogging is the best way to improve customer relations as well.

Blogs can either be a Free or a Paid Service.

When a free service is used, the provider’s benefits are used. For instance, we have WordPress and Blogger. Let us consider Blogger. So, when we create a blog on Blogger, we are using its services, and the URL of our blog will also include the name of the service provider, http://www.cpwebhosting.blogspot.com. These services are suitable for those who have just started blogging. Those serious about blogging must remember that every free service always has limitations. When it comes to making money, a free service will most likely hold you back with the minimal control and options it provides. However, such is not the case with a paid blog hosting service. Using a paid service for blogs will not only give you complete access to the website, but it will also give you complete access to the various designs and templates for your website. The URL won’t include the name of the hosting service (www.cpwebhosting.com).

Features

When it comes to choosing a host for your blog/website, here are some of the features that you should always look for:

• Disk Space: is the space that can be stored on a web server. That depends on the space needed by your website. This information is always included in the plan provided by the hosting company.
• Uptime: Uptime is the amount of time the server runs. If a hosting provider says that they have a high uptime percentage, then that means that their servers have always been running.
• Cost: What services are being provided, and for what duration has the cost been done?
• User Reviews: Seeing the number of sites that exist in the world, there are bound to be reviews, and these reviews will help you select the right host for your blog/website.
• Extra Services: Many web hosting companies provide services like several extra features and templates for your website.

Blogging is not as difficult as it seems. All you need is an idea, good content and a hosting service that suits you best. So, keep blogging.