The digital world evolves at a pace that's incomparable to anything that's come before it; what makes it exciting is that so much changes in the space of a few months. Way back at the beginning of the year I wrote a post on how I expected blogging to change in 2015. We'd already seen blogs evolve from a part-time hobby that provided a creative outlet to many, into a commercial venture that millions were turning to instead of traditional media - but so much more was inevitably to come. Nearly twelve months ago I pinpointed eight different predictions for the year ahead, based on what we'd all been part of in the months prior... But did these predictions come true" Was I on to something, or did I totally miss the mark" Let's have a look at how our much loved world evolved and whether or not it happened as expected.
1. The Cream Will Rise To The Top
Although this wasn't exactly a revolutionary prediction, it was one that needed stating: "I predict that blogs of all subjects and sizes, that have something really special to say, will claim their place and be celebrated accordingly." We've definitely seen some new faces pop up within the bloggersphere that have something new, refreshing or unique to say; we've also seen blogs that aren't necessarily huge, but have something great to share, rise in popularity amongst a certain niche. Brands and readers are already downsizing their blog lists, in an attempt to focus on the sites they can really relate to - b...