Is Blogging Dead? 10 Year Veteran Blogger Answers! (Backed with Market Data)

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Is blogging dead? Or relevant in 2022
Is Blogging Dead? Finally Answered!

There is a lot of evidence (such as Google Trends) that suggests blogging is declining.

So the big question is – Is blogging dead?

Should you pursue blogging or is blogging a sinking ship?

I’ve been blogging (and making a living from it) for nearly a decade now. And, that gives me the advantage of knowing a thing or two about the potential of the future of blogging.

But, you still don’t have to take my word for it.

So, in this data-driven post, I’ll settle this question for all.

Let’s get started.

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Is blogging dead in 2022?

The fact is that people still love reading blogs.

Here are some of the statistics to prove the statement:

  • 77% of internet users read blog articles
  • Internet users spend 3 times more time on blogs than they do on email.
  • People read around 10 blogs/ day.

Not only that, blogging is still a great way to monetize the blog and earn a handsome amount of money online.

Almost 28% of people start a blog to become either self-employed or earn some extra money, according to FirstSiteGuide’s blogging survey.

reasons why people do start blogging

And, the reason is simple.

You have an endless list of blog monetization opportunities such as, 

  • Affiliate marketing
  • Sponsored ads
  • Selling digital products
  • Display Ads
  • Consultation services
  • And many more.

Yes, the opportunities are real but there are some questions as well regarding the decline of blogging in recent years.

Let’s also figure out the reasons.

State of blogging in 2022 and beyond

It’s not a hidden fact that the popularity of blogging is declining.

State of blogging in 2022

And, some of the possible reasons behind this downfall are listed below.

  • Growth in social media user base

Back in the 2000s, there weren’t many social media channels where content creators can build an audience.

number of people using social media platforms

But now, to drive traffic and build a loyal audience, you don’t necessarily have to do blogging. You have platforms like LinkedIn, and Instagram where you can start seeing results faster.

As a result, the daily time spent on social media sites is increasing year after year.