What is a Blog?

I got the following question in an email and thought I'd discuss. So here goes...

"What's the difference between a Blog and a Web Site?"

"How it it supposed to work?"

My own thoughts are that a blog is much more personal and can be updated more easily than a website.

Here are some definitions that I found via searching Google with "What is a Blog":

A frequent, chronological publication of personal thoughts and Web links. A blog is often a mixture of what is happening in a person's life and what is happening on the Web, a kind of hybrid diary/guide site, although there are as many unique types of blogs as there are people. People maintained blogs long before the term was coined, but the trend gained momentum with the introduction of automated published systems, most notably Blogger at blogger.com.

Blog (originally weblog) is a diary or history. Blogs are used by all types of entity from corporates to personal users. Most personal blogs are anonymous and typically refer to issues in daily life – usually centred on the working environment.

"A blog is a web page made up of usually short, frequently updated posts that are arranged chronologically—like a what's new page or a journal. The content and purposes of blogs varies greatly—from links and commentary about other web sites, to news about a company/person/idea, to diaries, photos, poetry, mini-essays, project updates, even fiction."

Blog is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal (or newsletter) that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption. Blogs generally represent the personality of the author or the Web site.

Here is the Merriam Webster Definition:
blog
One entry found for blog.

Main Entry: blog
Pronunciation: 'blog, 'bläg
Function: noun
Etymology: short for Weblog
: a Web site that contains an online personal journal with reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks provided by the writer
- blog·ger noun
- blog·ging noun

I also posted this question to my classmates via an online forum. This particular class is very technological as we have to submit all our classwork via blog. I will try to post any responses I get that way as well.

Special Thanks to Barb who was the inspiration for this post!