‘To blog’ seems to have been a marketing term which has been around for years and yet, its surprising how many businesses still don’t understand what they actually are and how they can add real value to their digital marketing strategies.

Blogging is an essential way of reaching out to your target market and should be the foundation of any social media strategy. They provide something of value before asking for anything in return.

What is a blog?

A blog (or weblog, from where the name originated) is basically an online journal, discussion or diary located on a website.

Unlike the more traditional media stories and press releases, blogs aim to engage in a more informal way, providing a more authentic form of communication.

Blogs can contain a wide range of information and data, which can also be supported with images, videos and animated GIFs.  

Why should a business start a blog?

• Blogs engage with your desired audience in a more informal way, driving...