Blogger facts for kids

A blogger is a person who writes and manages a blog. Think of a blog as an online diary or journal that anyone can read on the internet. Bloggers share their thoughts, ideas, and information about topics they care about. While many blogs are free to read, some bloggers become very famous and even earn money from their writing.

For example, Tavi Gevinson started a popular fashion blog when she was very young. Many politicians and journalists also use blogs. They find it a good way to share their views and connect with people, especially younger voters. Michelle Malkin's blog is an example of this kind of use.

Social media sites like Twitter and Facebook let people share short updates, similar to a blog. However, what a blogger can do on these sites is often limited by the company's own software. Professional bloggers often have their own websites where they have full control. They might also use social media pages to reach more people.

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Images for kids

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  An early example of an online "diary" from 1995. It shows text and images sent wirelessly from a wearable computer.

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  A screenshot from the BlogActive website.

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  This picture shows how different blogs and their writers are connected in the "blogosphere" in 2007.