Blog 101: An Overview of Weblog Technologies
http://www.stc.org/ConfProceed/2004/PDFs/0047.pdf

Berry, Robert R.
STC Proceedings
2004

Abstract:

A weblog or 'blog' is a Web site with content consisting of a series of discrete postings added sequentially and presented in reverse chronological order. Historically used for personal Web sites, blogs in fact represent a form of lightweight content management that can be adapted to virtually any topic, including technical communication. The recent explosion of blogs is in part a result of the availability of publishing tools that simplify their creation. These tools vary significantly in capability, setup, and ease of use, and each offers advantages and disadvantages.