This is a list of blogging terms. Blogging, like any hobby, has developed something of a specialized vocabulary. The following is an attempt to explain a few of the more common phrases and words, including etymologies when not obvious. Blog-related terms A Atom A popular feed format developed as an alternative to RSS. Autocasting An automated form of podcasting that allows bloggers and blog readers to generate audio versions of text blogs from RSS feeds. Audioblog A blog where the posts consist mainly of voice recordings sent by mobile phone, sometimes with some short text message added for metadata purposes. (cf. podcasting) B Beauty Blog Beauty blogs are niche blogs that cover cosmetics, makeup or skincare related topics, events, product launches, product reviews, nail-art, makeup trends, highly curated products, insider tips from tastemakers and celebrities, et cetera. Blawg A law blog. Bleg An entry in a blog requesting information or contributions. A portmanteau of "blog" and "beg". Also called "Lazyweb". Blog Carnival A blog article that contains links to other articles covering a specific topic. Most blog carnivals are hosted by a rotating list of frequent contributors to the carnival, and serve to both generate new posts by contributors and highlight new bloggers posting matter in that subject area. Blog client (weblog client) is software to manage (post, edit) blogs from the operating system with no need to launch a web browser. A typical blog client has an editor, a spell-checker, and a few more options that simplify content creation and editing. Blog publishing service A software that is used to create the blog. Some of the most popular are WordPress, Blogger, TypePad, Movable Type, and Joomla. Blogger Person who runs a blog. Also blogger.com, a popular blog hosting website. Rarely weblogger. Bloggernacle Blogs written by and for Mormons (a portmanteau of "blog" and "Tabernacle"). Generally refers to faithful Mormon bloggers and sometimes refers to a specific grouping of faithful Mormon bloggers. Bloggies One of the most popular blog awards. Blogroll A list of other blogs that a blogger might recommend by providing links to them (usually in a sidebar list). Blogosphere All blogs, or the blogging community. Blogware A category of software which consists of a specialized form of a Content Management System specifically designed for creating and maintaining weblogs. The BOBs The largest international blog awards. C Catblogging (traditionally "Friday catblogging", sometime "Caturday") The practice of posting pictures