Classification of blogs & opinion about the most appropriate classification approach

Classification of blogs

Among the most common blogs are the subject matter and status of publishers.

i) Subject matter

1. Politics e.g. Lim Kit Siang



2. Fashion e.g. Frugal-Fashionista

ii) Status of publishers

1. Business e.g. Globalbx

2. Corporate e.g. Google

Distinguish the uniqueness among blogs

It is difficult to classify the unique types of blogs when there are combinations of various styles inside them. Therefore, the audience must look at what kind of topic, style and format of the blogs.

For politics, Lim Kit Siang focus entirely on Malaysia Politics context. In fashion, Frugal-Fashionista shows images of celebrities wearing various fashion designs and their prices.

Google showcases its latest products, technology and culture of Google. In Business blog, Globalbx focus on advertising other company's brand and its products to the audience.

Comparison and opinion about the most appropriate classification approach

The subject matter related can be compared with the advocacy blog as Simons (2008) specified that it focus on certain points of view on a certain topic done by political party for politics and commercial organization for fashion.

In my opinion, the political blog emphasizes on facts and personal thoughts towards Malaysia political issues. As for fashion blog, it targets on latest designs and their price tags.

The status of publishers is related to advertisement blog. Simons (2008) mentioned that it aims to showcase the company’s product for corporate blogs.

From my perspective, most corporate publish their latest offerings as a way to interact with the audience with intention of publicity and awareness from them. Commercial companies in business pay bloggers to advertise their products. (Simons 2008)

Reference list

Simmons M. 2008, "A taxonomy of blogs", ABC Transcript, viewed on 12th April 2010,

http://www.abc.net.au/rn/mediareport/stories/2008/2372882.htm#transcript

Bibliography

Frugal Fashion 2010, ‘Frugal Fashion: Style on a Budget’, viewed 11^th April 2010,

http://www.frugal-fashionistas.com/

GlobalBX 2010, ‘Famous Uncle Al’s Hot Dogs Franchise Information’, viewed 12^th April 2010,

http://blog.globalbx.com/2010/02/16/famous-uncle-als-hot-dogs-franchise/

Google 2010, ‘The Official Google Blog’, viewed 17^th April 2010,

http://googleblog.blogspot.com/

KS Lim 2010, ' Lim Kit Siang for Malaysia', viewed 17^thApril 2010,

http://blog.limkitsiang.com/