The word Blog is a contracted version of the term weblog, which is a kind of website that is regularly maintained and updated by an individual. This is done through regular entries of descriptions, commentaries or any other audio visual material usually displayed in a reverse chronological order. The term blog is flexible and can also be considered a verb meaning the addition or maintenance of a weblog.
Most blogs give a commentary of specific issues that relate or has an effect on others while others are specifically online diaries. Blogs are multi faceted forms of media because they combine several other media including images, text, web pages, video as well as other media associated with the subject. It has interactive channels of communication such as the ability for other readers to input their views and opinions.
The term blog can be further altered to suit the content within for instance photoblog feature photographs and artlogs are focused on issues to do with art. Blogging is fast becoming the modern way of self expression and has even transformed into a channel for participatory journalism owing to its wide reach and participatory nature. However, questions have been raised about the lack of regulation to streamline content on blogs and are still an issue in many web users.