The easiest way to get acquainted with the conventions of the blog format is to start reading them. The more blogs you read, the more you&#39ll get a feel for the depth and breadth of style and subject matter they have to offer.

Here are a few sources:

Blog Monitors

- Blogdex ( )
- Technorati ( )
- Globe of Blogs ( http://dmoz.org/Computers/Internet/On_the_Web/Weblogs/ )

Just like web sites, there are also directories and search engines devoted to cataloging the ever-growing global network of blogs. Try searching by topic or geographic location.

Search Engines

- Google ( )
- A9 (