Yes, 1994 was a long time ago and that's when blogs got started.
The Columbia Journal Review has a nice long piece here about the start of something that grew larger than anyone could have predicted.
Understanding
how to build personal brands and audiences have since become crucial
skills for many media professionals, but in 1994 there were hardly any
precedents. - See more at:
http://www.cjr.org/behind_the_news/justin_hall_blog_web.php?utm_source=CJR+Legacy&utm_campaign=f46e3c2c47-7_23_CJR2&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b59738358c-f46e3c2c47-165505365&ct=t(7_23_CJR2)#sthash.PRpBoWwj.dpuf
