The basic difference between a blog and a website is theoretically the difference in how data is being presented – the format. Apart from that, in practicality there is a fine line between a blog and a website, not much to ponder about however. There are some key differences between them.

What is a Blog?

A blog is basically a web log that a blogger makes use for chronological listing of blog posts. A blog has the most recent content shown first followed by the previously updated content. A blog can be easily started with services like WordPress, Blogger, etc. and do not need you to start something from the scratch, providing you with the entire system including design templates.

A blog thrives on new content and more updated it is, the more attention it will get. That doesn’t mean tons of scraps will equal gold mine. Quality and regularly updated content are examples of a good blog.

Basic identification of Blogs:

    Blog is a chronological listing of posts.
    Blog is a commenting system for readers to participate in the communication and leave behind their comments.
    Blog posts are archived by date, category, author, tags and sub-categories.
Example: http://mediabhartiwebsolutions.blogspot.in

What is a Website?

Anything on the internet presented in HTML/CSS or Java/Javascript/Python/Php, etc. comprises of a website. A website may be complimented with a blog, but the home page would be more for browsing other pages and not just posts. Fully functional and eye-catchy websites are usually cost consuming tasks as you would have to build from the base up. However with platforms and software like Dreamweaver, Microsoft FrontPage you could build your own website.

A blog can be a part of a website, in the form of a separate page and linked to the homepage. A website is a bigger aspect and its limitations are little to none. A website could be anything from a single page to a 1 Billion-users social network.

Basic identification of a website:

    Website is a homepage that displays content from several sections of internal website pages. It is a design portfolio of work.
    Websites have a services or products page that displays what they have to offer for the visitors.

Examples: Mediabharti.com, Agratoday.in, Kadahi.com, Apunkacareer.com, Samikshabharti.com, Mediabhartiwebacademy.com

If you want a full featured online page with many abilities and infinitesimal possibilities, you should go with a website. But make sure you know a good deal of coding before you jump in for making a website.

One thing which you should know that most popular blogging platform ‘WordPress’ and Blogger.com can always be use as a Website, and you will get advantage of SEO and easy management.

Similarities

While blogs and website are intended to be different, there are a couple of similarities in blogs and sites. Mainly, they are both found on the Internet using a URL or a web address. Both also must have some sort of host to keep the information online.

Another similarity of the two is that they both can be maintained by virtually anyone from individuals to companies. Both Weblog and websites can also contain information, pictures, link and keywords, as well. These two types of sites will target readers.

Blogs encourage those who have similar thoughts, interests or even businesses to share their blog site so readers can find them easily. Thus, it becomes the part of social networking too.

Blogging is extremely popular right now. As more people begin sharing their thoughts with others, there are more blogs created each day. Blogging gives writers, journalists, professionals, personnels and even teenagers an instant way to publish their thoughts on a regular basis. For those who enjoy writing, blogs give a unique opportunity to practice writing skills and experiment with what others want to read. Businesses use blogs to show off their expertise and knowledge in their fields, whereas websites do not always get this type of message out to the readers.

To summarize, blog is a type of a website (Web log= Blog). Website is a general term. (site on web=website).