If you're new to blogging, you might be wondering how the whole thing works.
This article will help you see the simple layout of a blog and how you can turn your blog into a success.
A blog is basically made up of pages, posts and a strategic navigation system that helps your readers move easily around your blog in search of exactly what they're looking for.
Let's break down each of these blog features in a bit more detail.
Posts are the main reason most people will come to your site in the first place and they're what make up the bulk of the material on your blog.
Posts are also generally where readers will comment and participate in the ongoing discussion that you prompt with the ideas raised in your posts.
Blogs typically have a home page that displays a few of the most recent posts and archives that organize past posts by date and category.
Pages are typically static entities that stand alone on your blog.
Common pages on a blog include an About page that shares something about the blogger with their audience, a Contact page that provides a means for communicating directly with the blogger, and an Archives page that helps readers find posts they might be interested in reading.
In addition to posts and pages, other features on a blog are more functional than they are informative.
For example, the Navigation Menu at the top of a blog helps the reader move around the site and Widgets on the sidebar can show readers how they can get involved, what's new with the blog, events and product launches, and any other tidbits you'd like to share.