An IT blog is an informal, conversational blog posted on the Internet consisting of Informal, oftentimes informal blog-style text postings. Posts are normally displayed in reverse chronological order, with the latest post at the top, followed by older posts at the bottom. Often an IT blog offers tips and other information posted by others on the same platform, in an attempt to draw the readers’ attention to important but subtle differences. Sometimes, an IT blog offers technical support for customers who cannot adequately answer basic questions.

There are many reasons why a company would establish and maintain a blog, be it for professional or personal reasons. A small business blog is ideal for sharing ideas and discussing new technologies, issues with management, or simply for providing insights to readers about current trends in the IT industry. Many blogs are also launched with the intention of attracting potential customers or clients. Blogs for businesses to provide the technology industry with information about new products and services, or provide assistance to small business owners who find themselves in need of expert advice. Blogs are also a method of sharing knowledge and expertise by experienced professionals, as well as new ventures by those with no IT experience.

Another way that blogs are utilized is for product reviews. This type of blog involves a review of a particular product, usually posted by a blogger who holds a position of authority within the security vendor or hosting service. Reviews are usually intended to offer insight, both positive and negative, into a product that is either new or old, and intended to convince users to purchase the product in question. Reviews can also be used to spread awareness about security measures and best practices for using the specific product in question. Many times blogs also feature interviews with experts from the field, to help explain the functionality of a technology in more detail.