The Evolution of the Internet and Early Blogging

This chapter discusses the evolution of the internet before the emergence of social media, highlighting the disjointed nature of the internet, the absence of effective search mechanisms, and the early forms of blogging and social networking platforms. It explores an early blogging experience related to America's Next Top Model and the challenges faced in the early days of blogging. It also discusses the origins of the mommy blogger phenomenon and how it provided a platform for women to openly discuss taboo topics.