Are you Using Blogs to Reach the Professional Tradesmen?

Blogs are still a very effective way of reaching an audience, especially if you’re in a niche market. While it may be true that social networks and microblogs have outpaced the traditional blog, the opportunity for you to build  thought leadership and branding is better served by blogs.

More than 50% of web users will read blogs this year. According to eMarketer, by 2014, 150 million Americans, or 60% of the population of the U.S., will be reading blogs. Blogging has become an accepted part of the online media landscape and blogging is easy to do.

US Blog Readers, 2008-2014 (millions and % of internet users)

“Trends in blog reading are expected to maintain an upward course as blogs continue to gain influence in mainstream media,” said Paul Verna, a senior analyst with eMarketing and author of “The Blogosphere: Colliding with Social and Mainstream Media.”

What’s the upside for someone looking to make an impact using social media: think about doing a blog.

Here are some other posts about blogging you might find interesting:

Pros and Cons of Starting a Blog

6 Tips to Make your Blog More Successful in Reaching the Professional Tradesmen

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