What is a microblog?
Q: What is a microblog?
A: A microblog is a form of a blog where people send short messages of text or media (pictures, video, or sounds).
Q: What is the purpose of a microblog?
A: The purpose of a microblog is to share short messages with either a small group or the public.
Q: What is a microblogger?
A: A microblogger is someone who uses a microblog to send short messages using different sources including cell phone text messages, email, instant messages, or through a website.
Q: How is a microblog different from a normal blog?
A: A microblog is different from a normal blog because it has much smaller pieces. A microblog entry can be just one sentence, or a link to an image or short video.
Q: What kind of messages can a person write in a microblog?
A: A person writing a microblog can use many ideas from "what am I doing now," to race cars or politics or information about their business or personal life.
Q: What are the sources for sending microblog messages?
A: The sources for sending microblog messages are cell phone text messages, email, instant messages, or through a website.
Q: Who can see the messages sent through a microblog?
A: The messages sent through a microblog can be shown to either a small group or to the public, depending on the user's preference.
