Websites Versus Blogs

Pam asks, "Do you think it makes any difference to have a web presence in the form of a blog or a website, or to have both?"

I would definitely recommend both; but if I had to choose, I would use a blog. Hopefully, you'll never have to choose.

Ali Cavanaugh is an artist that uses a blog for her website: http://www.alicavanaugh.com/

The main benefits of a blog are two fold.

• It's content is dynamic; whereas, a website has more static content.
• A blog's entire content - including pictures - is automatically available to the Search Engine web crawlers (e.g. Google); whereas, a website needs to be designed with the Search Engine web crawlers in mind.

Here are some other differences:

• Websites can be set up in any format imaginable; blogs are limited by the tool you use (e.g. Blogspot)
• Websites cost money; blogs are free (again depending on the tool you use).
• Blog services, such as blogspot, will typically list your blog in their directory.

Overall, my philosophy is that when it comes to the web, the more ways you can be found the better.