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Bloggers: A portrait of the internet's new storytellers

The Pew Internet and American Life Project has just released a report, Bloggers: A portrait of the internet's new storytellers, baed on a national phone survey of bloggers. [Link] Some of the findings:

• The main reasons for keeping a blog are creative expression and sharing personal experiences.
• Only one-third of bloggers see blogging as a form of journalism. Yet many check facts and cite original sources.
• Bloggers often use blog features that enhance community and usability.
• For most, blogging is a hobby, not an activity that consumes their lives.
• Seven in ten bloggers post when inspiration strikes, not on a set schedule.
• LiveJournal tops the list of blogging sites in this survey.
• Most bloggers post material for themselves, but one-third blog mostly to engage their audience.
• Few offer an RSS feed, possibly because many bloggers are not aware of the technology.(!)

jon posted this at 9:31 AM
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