blogb

Blogb is a term used in online discussions to describe a lightweight, modular approach to blogging that prioritizes portability, readability, and semantic structure. It does not refer to a specific software project but to a set of conventions aimed at enabling posts to be easily moved between platforms and formats starting from plain text.

Origin and usage: The term emerged in the early 2010s in discussions about interoperability between blogging software and static site generators. It is sometimes used as shorthand for post formats that separate content from presentation, using blocks or sections that can be rearranged or republished.

Core principles and features: blogb emphasizes simple, human-readable markup (often Markdown with optional front matter). Posts are structured into content blocks with clear metadata for title, date, author, and tags. The format promotes portability by keeping content as plain text with standard metadata rather than platform-specific extensions. It supports offline authoring and easy export to formats such as HTML, JSON, or RSS.

Implementation and ecosystem: Because blogb is a convention rather than a single project, implementations appear as templates or guidelines for static site generators, content management systems, or publishing pipelines. Some projects provide block templates or schemas that map to front matter fields and content blocks.

Reception and critique: Proponents cite improved interoperability, longevity, and accessibility. Critics note the lack of a formal specification, which can lead to drift or inconsistent interpretation across tools, and that adoption remains limited outside speculative discussions.

See also: blogging, static site generators, Markdown, content portability.