The Difference Between a Web Page and a Blog

Thinking of starting your first website but don't know the difference between a blog and a web page?  You're hardly alone.  Many people are unsure of the differences, and hopefully this post will help you understand!!! The first difference is in the focus of the pages.  A blog changes and evolves with the person who is writing it.  It is unique to its writer and the topics can change with the writers' interests.  In contrast, a web page is usually focused around one topic and is updated only infrequently.  The second difference is in the audiences. that the audience in a blog is usually the friends and family of the writer.  Even if many people start following the blog, they begin to form a community and often interact with each other similar to a group of friends.  A web page, on the other hand, is mainly informative and doesn't invite the same amount of interaction amongst its readers. Thirdly, the purpose is different. Blogs are built to share ideas, opinions and experiences.  Blogs rarely try to be  unbiased as they  represent the voice of the writer.    Web pages, however, are built to inform and don't invite sharing. Many will try to appear unbiased or present their opinions as though they are fact. Thus, we can see that their are benefits to both websites depending on your goals. If you'd like to build a static page to disseminate information a web page is the best choice for you.  On the other hand, if you want to share your opinions and experiences with your friends and family, you should start with a blog.  I hope this helps!!