Blog Characteristics

• The main part of the blog is the posts area. This is where all new content appears. Posts are the "articles" that the author(s) of the blog create. This post area generally shows the last 10 posts, or all posts from the last two weeks, or some other limitation.
• Each post will have a title as well as the date and time of the post. If your blog has multiple authors, it will show the author who created the post.
• Each post will also have the ability to comment. This is the beauty of the blog, in that it allows for a certain level of interactivity with the readers.
  
• Blogs also have a sidebar with various tools.
• On the sidebar, you should find an Archive. Since the post area does not show all posts, you can use the Archive to find older posts.
• You may also find another navigational tool called Labels. This can also be called Categories. Basically, this is an index or a table of contents that the author can create.
• Some blogs may have a search box in which you can search their blog for specific content.
• You will also find a Personal, or About Me, section in which you can view the author's profile.
• You may also find a set of links to other sites or blogs.