Are blogs less active these days?

[froggyboy604]

Yes, I think blogs are less popular these days because of social networks, apps like Instagram, Snapchat, and Vine taking up more of people's time, so fewer people spend as much time to read blogs, post articles on blogs, and reply to articles on blogs these days.

Although, Tumblr could be considered a blogging platform which is still popular, but Tumblr is also a social network. I think Tumblr will someday be less popular like other blogging sites like Typepad, Livejournal, and Xanga where they don't seem to get much attention from the mainstream press.

 

[Teg]

Yes and no. Blogs are active if they talk about the right topics and have the right amount of advertising and word of mouth about them. I remember Livejournal and Xanga and I do believe I still own an account with both of them. WordPress blogs seem to be the way to go. If you want to make them popular as you say, post to the community for WP and get people to look at your site.

 

[froggyboy604]

I guest promoting a blog with a good topic will make it more active, but it seems promoting a blog needs more advertisement than the past.

I agree WordPress blogs seem to be the best option for blogging.

I notice huge blogs from Newspapers and companies like IGN, AOL blogs like Tech Crunch and Engadget, and TMZ Gossip blog still are very active with many comments per articles, but a lot of the times when I find blogs via search engines, random links, and Reddit. The blog article has no comments, a few comments, and spam comments.

It seems that if you want people to comment on your content, you need to post it on social networks like Facebook, Instagram, or as a video on YouTube where there are many commenters who are on your friend's list, or random strangers who are allowed to post on your videos or content because you set your posts to Public.

 

[Quacker Jack]

In my opinion, I think it depends on content and following. If your blog has unique content, it will gain a following. As long as you keep the following, you will get activity. However, if your content is cookie cutter or not unique, then it will result in a decline in activity, as users will be less interested.

That's my philosophy, at least. I've always felt that things such as YouTube have more potential for activity because it allows the content to be more unique and therefore more interactive with the users.

 

[Gamer Outpost]

In my opinion, I think it depends on content and following. If your blog has unique content, it will gain a following. As long as you keep the following, you will get activity. However, if your content is cookie cutter or not unique, then it will result in a decline in activity, as users will be less interested.

That's my philosophy, at least. I've always felt that things such as YouTube have more potential for activity because it allows the content to be more unique and therefore more interactive with the users.

You're right. The only way a blog can survive is if it has good activity and unique content, which I do agree is easier to make on YouTube. Bigger blogs dominate the web right now, so bringing something unique to the table is a necessity for a blog.

 

[TechWiz18]

I run a blog myself, granted it is a personal blog. My thing is however that I don't mind if no one ever reads it or if no one ever comments, I simply am getting joy out of having some way of sharing my day or misc. other things that I want to discuss.

Essentially, (to try and contribute to the topic more), you get as much back from your blog as you put in, if you don't put any effort into bringing people to read your content you will never have any kind of activity and if you don't put enough effort into your content people won't want to come back regularly to read.

 

[IndigoTorch]

I also think it depends on content and readership. A lot of blogs are just rehashing of the same content over and over. If you offer something different, target a niche, you can get a large following.

My "other job" blog has a pretty consistent following.

I will say, it's helped me to focus on my own strengths and personal knowledge, instead of trying to do what sounds like a good blog. I can help people best with what I am most passionate.

 

[Claraviolet]

I have heard that but I don't think so..