Blogging is a phenomenon of the internet and today's technological age. Anyone can do it – and almost everyone seems to be doing it. Some very successfully – and a lot of money can be made from a high-profile blog. It needn't be difficult and there is a lot of useful information available to help you along the way. What follows will give you some idea of the scope, type and nature of blogs, what works and what to avoid and how to start yourself up and keep it all together. But what matters in the end is you – whatever success criteria you choose it will be your own personality and drive that determine whether you hit them. Good luck on what can be a fascinating and exciting journey.