The combination of "blog" and "roach," this is the nickname give to a person who "infests" the comment section of the blog by disagreeing with everything possible in a disruptive, rude, or obnoxious way.
Blogsitter
The combination of "blog" and "babysitter," this is the name given to a person who posts to a blog while its owner or primary writer is on vacation or separated from the regular maintenance of the blog for some reason.
BlogsnobThe combination of "blog" and "snob," this label assigned to bloggers who seemingly have a tight chosen circle of associates, and who rebuff or ignore people they regard as being outside that circle or inferior in some way.
Blogstipation
The combination of "blog" and "constipation, this term is used to describe writer's block for bloggers. Also, when a blogger is attempting to post a blog entry, but their hosting service is slow or malfunctioning, this term is used to describe their temporary inability to move their words out into the blogosphere.
Blogstorm
An onslaught of blogging activity in many different forums centered around one particular subject. Generally this occurs when a daily news item captures a lot of attention or is particularly controversial. This term is synonymous with "blog swarm."
Blogvertising
A combination of "blog" and "advertising," this refers to an advertisement that is displayed on a page of a blog site. Blogvertising usually appears on the masthead, in the sidebar, or embedded within the posts themselves, and are usually either paid sponsorships or companies with which the blogger has an affiliate relationship.
Blooger
A nickname for a blogger whose postings and activities are considered to be childish, immature, or ill-mannered.
Blurker
A combination of the word "blog" and "lurker," this is the name given to people who visit and read blogs, but do not participate with the blog in any other way. The implication is that blogging is intended to be a participatory, social exchange, and those who just observe the blog activity are lurking in the shadows. This term is used interchangeably with "blog voyeur."
Edublog
A combination of the words, "education" and "blog," this is a blog that is intended to teach, or a blog that is focused on some aspect of education in general.
Glog
A derivation of the word "cyborglog," this term is used to describe the first-person reporting of an activity provided by a person who is participating in the event. This content is often created and posted in real time using a cellphone, camera phone, web cam, or digital video recorder. This term is also sometime used to refer to a person who blogs in the first person, with an excessive use of the word "I."
Milblog
A combination of "military" and "blog," this term is used to describe a blog that is owned and authored by an active member of the military or a veteran. The label is also given to blogs which focus on military-related issues and topics.
Moblog
A combination of "mobile" and "blog," this is the name assigned to blogs that are filled with posts that were sent by mobile phone. This includes SMS or MMS message posts, as well as photos and video that is captured and transmitted using a mobile phone.
Vlog
A combination of "video" and "blog," this is the label given to blogs which are comprised primarily of video content.
Warblog
A combination of "war" and "blog," this term is used to describe a blog that is devoted to news and commentary related to war. Most warbogs are focused on active wars, but others are focused on the analysis and chronicling of past wars and war-related personalities.
