Is Blogging Dead? The Surprising Answer and How You Can Thrive

Abang Edwin Syarif Agustin
3 min readFeb 7, 2024
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In a world dominated by social media snippets and fast-paced content, many wonder if blogging is still relevant. While the “golden age” of blogging might be considered by some to be over, it’s crucial to recognize that blogging has not only survived, but has also thrived by adapting to the ever-changing digital landscape.

From Diaries to Diverse Content:

Early blogs were primarily online journals, offering personal reflections and updates. Today, blogs encompass a vast spectrum of formats and cater to diverse niches. Informative guides, in-depth tutorials, insightful reviews, engaging opinion pieces, and creative formats like poems and stories are just a few examples of the diverse content landscape within the modern blogosphere.

Multimedia Makes its Mark:

Text-only blogs still hold their own, but incorporating multimedia elements like images, videos, infographics, and podcasts has become essential for grabbing attention and enriching the reading experience. Imagine a travel blog without captivating photos, a food blog without mouthwatering recipe videos, or a tech blog without insightful video demonstrations. The impact of multimedia storytelling is undeniable.

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Abang Edwin Syarif Agustin
Abang Edwin Syarif Agustin

Written by Abang Edwin Syarif Agustin

Observer, Content Creator, Blogger (Obviously), Ghostwriter, Design Thinker, Trainer and also Lecturer for Product Design Dept at Podomoro University

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