Blog and Forum (Discussion Board)

When should I use the Blog function?

• Blogs should be updated with new content from time to time.
• Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video.
• Blogs are interactive, allowing visitors to leave comments or message each other. Blogs provide commentary on a particular subject.
• Blogs combines text, images, and links to other blogs, websites and other media related to its topic.

When should I use the forum/message board?

• Forums/message boards are online discussions where people can hold conversations in the form of posted messages.
• Within a forum's topic, each new discussion started is called a thread, and can be replied to by as many people as wish to.

 What are the differences?

• The primary purpose of a blog is commentary, and the responses are not integral.
• The primary purpose of forums and discussion boards is inquiry, and responses ARE integral.
• Blogs involve one topic or issue while forum conversations may splinter into new threads.