Websites and blogs are generally associated, yet there’s a big difference between the two. To keep the two expressions distinct, the ideal is to make the distinction so that web users no longer confuse the roles of these two terminologies.

A blog or a website Definitions of the different concepts

Blog

A blog, or blog, is a type of website page whose particular feature is the presentation of blog posts or, better still, a part of a website intended for the periodic and constant publication of personalized articles, generally succinct, reporting on current events around a specific subject, domain or whatever. Like a personal diary, these blog posts follow one another in order of publication, or better still, from the most recent to the oldest, and are generally dated and signed.

Website on the other hand

A website or internet site is a collection of hyperlinked web pages put online at a web address. Each website has an owner, who may be a company, an administration, an association, a private individual, etc. The owner chooses the Web address at which the site is accessible. The creation of a Web site can be entrusted to a Web agency or a private developer, depending on expectations. Putting the site online can also be entrusted to a web agency or a web host, who provides web servers that are continuously connected to the Internet.

The difference between the two webmarketing tools

A website comes to life less regularly than a blog. You have to keep your blog going, whereas the site changes two or three times a year. Your blog is all about your company and your area of expertise. Whereas the website is all about you and your skills. The very principle of a blog is to develop a community with whom you can share interests in the same field. So it’s easier for a blogger to make a name for himself and build a community.

The website is more commercial and the blog isn’t supposed to make you any real money; it’s there to attract customers and make them want to use your work and skills. The website, on the other hand, is there to trigger the act of buying and convince the customer. Let’s take the example of a stylist, who creates a blog to write pages on the ideal outfit to choose for an evening out, or practical advice on how to care for his loincloth, and on his site he puts the services he provides: creation, sales, sewing… with a page for each model he offers.

The blog, a very special site module

A blog features pages or articles arranged in chronological order, with the most recent post appearing at the top. A website, on the other hand, has a more traditional layout that we’re accustomed to, with pages showcasing offers and services. A website can include a blog, often seen as a “News” or “Updates” section. This is even recommended if your website creation tool allows it. This is the case with WordPress, which was initially used to create blogs and has since become one of the most popular content management systems (CMS), now frequently used for developing complete websites. As a result, blogs have essentially become a type of website where content and consumer engagement are key.

In conclusion, a blog is simply a type of website. In most cases, it complements a showcase site, adding significant value. If you’re considering starting a blog or adding one to your existing website, NWM Canada is ready to assist you in this process. Contact us.