What the buzz on blogging these days? Here’s what we think is hot for 2006.
1. Blogging is Here to Stay
Blogging will no longer be viewed as a novelty and will create less of a buzz as it did two years ago. Despite a levelling off of excitement, it will continue to become a widespread and accepted online activity.
What does it mean? Those who can take the pressure of maintaining constant, regular value-added posts will be able to stay, while the others who cannot keep up should consider other pursuits.
2. Niche Blogs Will Rule.
Trends show that themed blogs dealing with food, tourism, entertainment, technology and other dominant concerns will gain leadership, if they are not already.
Blogs will continue to be an extension of popular culture as manifested by the high traffic of sites dealing with reality TV shows, sports, and (of course) politics.
3. Blogging Becomes a Marketing Tool.
More corporations, businesses and private institutions will get into blogging. Corporate blogging seems like a good idea if you want to get your message across without the “hardsell.” Put up a blog that smacks of a press release and readers will most likely hit the “Close” button.
4. High-tech Blogging: What’s Next?
Podcasting will take off as people will want to hear more than just read about certain issues. On the technical front, mobile blogging (from cell phones and other devices) will make it even easier to publish content.
5. Blogging As a Respected Profession.
While there is a debate regarding bloggers as writers or journalists under a cooler name, make no mistake that this career opportunity will exist for nimble content creators. ContentRobot is especially hoping that this one comes true 😉 as we offer “ghost blogging” services for our clients.