Glossary of blogging
Wikimedia glossary list article
This is a list of blogging terms.
Blogging, like any hobby, has developed something of a specialized vocabulary. The following is an attempt to explain a few of the more common phrases and words, including etymologies when not obvious.
Blog-related terms
A
Atom
A popular feed format developed as an alternative to RSS.
Autocasting
An automated form of podcasting that allows bloggers and blog readers to generate audio versions of text blogs from RSS feeds.
Audioblog
A blog where the posts consist mainly of voice recordings sent by mobile phone, sometimes with some short text messages added for metadata purposes. (cf. podcasting)
B
Beauty Blog
Beauty blogs are niche blogs that cover cosmetics, makeup or skincare related topics, events, product launches, product reviews, nail-art, makeup trends, highly curated products, insider tips from tastemakers and celebrities, et cetera.
Blawg
A blog about law and legal issues.
Bleg
An entry in a blog requesting information or contributions. A portmanteau of "blog" and "beg." also called "Lazyweb."
Blog Carnival
A blog article that contains links to other articles covering a specific topic.
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