Blog

In the space of five years, according to TIME Magazine, blogs (web logs) have evolved from "an obscure and somewhat nerdy fad to a genuine alternative to mainstream news outlets." In fact, blogs—entries that contain text, images and other media—are an increasingly popular way for individuals to communicate with site visitors.

Not surprisingly, they're fast becoming one of the Web's most widely used and read features.

With a blog, you can communicate directly and informally with your site visitors. You can invite them to respond. And you can engage them in a lively debate, which will likely increase your site's traffic and inspire visitors to check back often.

The Admin eSolutions Blog module makes it easy to create a journal or blog on your website.  Visitors can read through current and past entries, leave comments and even subscribe to your blog using RSS (Real Simple Syndication).

And while blogs are often used to comment on breaking news stories or current events, they're becoming more widely used on personal websites, too.