Linklog
Encyclopedia
A linklog is a collection of URL
s (hyperlink
s) that the maintainer considers interesting enough to collect.
Like a weblog
, entries are listed in reverse chronological order. Unlike a weblog, though, postings are limited to just one link per posting and a title. Optionally, some further description or comment may be given.
Tumblelogs are similar to linklogs but with more media and post types.
Some Linklog software, like Linkwalla, can also be used for creating a conventional blog.
Uniform Resource Locator
In computing, a uniform resource locator or universal resource locator is a specific character string that constitutes a reference to an Internet resource....
s (hyperlink
Hyperlink
In computing, a hyperlink is a reference to data that the reader can directly follow, or that is followed automatically. A hyperlink points to a whole document or to a specific element within a document. Hypertext is text with hyperlinks...
s) that the maintainer considers interesting enough to collect.
Like a weblog
Blog
A blog is a type of website or part of a website supposed to 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. Entries are commonly displayed in...
, entries are listed in reverse chronological order. Unlike a weblog, though, postings are limited to just one link per posting and a title. Optionally, some further description or comment may be given.
Tumblelogs are similar to linklogs but with more media and post types.
Some Linklog software, like Linkwalla, can also be used for creating a conventional blog.
Linklog software
- Linkwalla - A lightweight link blogging engine
- Howl - A link blogging host and service
- DEL.ICIO.US - Link blogging service