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Blogging survey results

I have just finished collecting the data from the blogging survey and ended up with data from 39 bloggers.

39 participants might not seem as many, but I hope it can somewhat paint a picture of the worldwide blogging community - if not, then at least it was fun and hopefully a survey can be done again some time in the future, with more bloggers participating.

If you would like to see charts of other things related to the blogging survey, or if you would like them presented in another way, please comment and I will see what I can do.

Blogging basics

When did the participants start blogging?
Blogging survey chart

How often do they blog?
Blogging survey chart

What blogging tool do they use?
Blogging survey chart

How popular is remote blogging applications?
Blogging survey chart

Do people create their own blogs webdesign?
Blogging survey chart

Personal or topic bloggers?
Blogging survey chart

How many use spam protection for their blog?
Blogging survey chart

Blog traffic

How many care much about traffic?
Blogging survey chart

Of these, how many think that the amount of commenting visitors count more than the total amount of visitors?
Blogging survey chart

How many visitors do the participants have?
Blogging survey chart

Putting work into SEO?
Blogging survey chart

How many is keeping stats of feed subscribers?
Blogging survey chart

Advertising

How many run ads on their site?
Blogging survey chart

What advertising services do they use?
Blogging survey chart

How much do they earn on advertising?
Blogging survey chart

How many have bought advertisement for their own blogs?
Blogging survey chart

Blogging networks

How many are members of a blogging network?
Blogging survey chart

How many of these actually believe it has helped them in any way?
Blogging survey chart

120 comments

TechZ Says:

39 isn’t that many, but it’s a good number nonetheless. A well written Survey and now results to show for it. Good work undersigned.

16/10-2006 | 13:35


adam Says:

i was surprised by the popularity of starting a blog in 2002 (relative to the years between then and now).

i’m guessing that the wordpress results are a little skewed by the poll being hosted on a wordpress tips and tricks blog, but it’s still cool.

16/10-2006 | 13:37


Jonathan Snook Says:

I’m curious as to whether the “ad money earned” and “# of visitors” is per month?

The survey, while small, still reveals some interesting statistics.

16/10-2006 | 14:58


Thilak Says:

Ouch !! The results are quite shocking. I guess its because most of your readers are professional bloggers themselves ;)

16/10-2006 | 19:54


The undersigned Says:

Jonathan> Ad income is per month, and visitor count is daily average :)

16/10-2006 | 22:16


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[…] Si estais interesados en conocer el perfil de los bloggers (escritores de los blogs), os recomiendo que mireis el artículo que han publicado en The undersigned, donde encontrareis los resultados de una encuesta que se ha llevado a cabo entre 39 blogger sobre sus actitudes y comportamientos respecto a los blogs. […]

17/10-2006 | 9:24


TechZOnline.net » theundersigned.net’s blogging survey results are in! Says:

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17/10-2006 | 17:26


Joe Anderson Says:

Bit of grammar Nazi-ism. Shouldn’t ‘How popular is remote blogging applications?’ be ‘How popular are remote blogging applications?’?

17/10-2006 | 20:48


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18/10-2006 | 14:14


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18/10-2006 | 16:40


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[…] I launched a blogging survey at my blog a couple of weeks ago, and with 39 participants it showed some interesting results, but unfortunately, with the amount of participants, not so trust worthy. […]

22/10-2006 | 10:17


TechZOnline.net » Blogging Goodness, October 23, Take 3 Says:

[…] undersigned has two great posts for us, the first being the results from the Blogging Survey & the other a fresh new Blogging Survey that seems to be doing much better this time round. […]

23/10-2006 | 14:33


曾英杰网志 » 一个小型英文blog调查结果体现出来的中英文blogging异同性 Says:

[…] 这个调查是由丹麦的一个名叫Thomas Silkjær的blogger发起的,下面的结果参与者只有39个blogger。原文在这里。因为调查还在继续进行红,所以大家可以到这里去看最新更新的信息。当然,如果你有兴趣,也可以去这里填写调查表格。 什么时候开始blogging 1998-2002:13% 2003年:18% 2004年:21% 2005年:36% 2006年:28% 更新平率 每天更新:44% 每星期2-3次:21% 每星期更新一次:23& 几星期更新一次:13% 使用什么样blog工具 TextPattern:3% Expression Engine:3% Movable Type:5% wordpress.com:8% 使用wordpress架构的独立vblog:74% 其他:8% […]

23/10-2006 | 16:23


曾英杰 Says:

hi,i have translated parts of this post into chinese on by blog.i hope it will bring some chinese bloggers to take part in the survey.

good job:)

23/10-2006 | 16:25


die konsumkinder » Blog Archive » Warum wird gebloggt? Says:

[…] Waren zwar nicht wirklich viele Teilnehmer bei der Umfrage, für Blogger dennoch lesenswert. […]

28/10-2006 | 15:48


Blogging survey results — devoluted.net Archive Says:

[…] I found this quite an interesting read. Although only 39 bloggers took part in the survey, it seemed to generate a interesting array of data. Perhaps this shows the shape of the blogging community? […]

31/10-2006 | 20:43


Faszination Wildnis » blogging survey at my blog Says:

[…] I launched a blogging survey at my blog a couple of weeks ago, and with 39 participants it showed some interesting results, but unfortunately, with the amount of participants, not so trust worthy. […]

02/11-2006 | 13:04


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[…] I launched a blogging survey at my blog a couple of weeks ago, and with 39 participants it showed some interesting results, but unfortunately, with the amount of participants, not so trust worthy. […]

02/11-2006 | 23:25


Ana Says:

Very interesting survey. I thought blogging was a quite new phenomena. Interesting that many started blogging years ago. Although I would think that those started early probably did it more for fun.

04/11-2006 | 20:38


novo - evolve » Hey dookie Says:

[…] I launched a blogging survey at my blog a couple of weeks ago, and with 39 participants it showed some interesting results, but unfortunately, with the amount of participants, not so trust worthy. […]

06/11-2006 | 3:04


america Says:

there are more blogger who care about traffic … well i dont :D

06/11-2006 | 7:50


Andreas Says:

Ok, I’ve submitted my answers again! It is always interesting to see the results of surveys like this, but it is difficult to make any kind of conclusions from 39 participants so I hope that more people will join this time.

Regarding presentation of the results, I just found the live results page and it is great. Please keep it! =)

06/11-2006 | 19:47


baca-cingulin » Blog Archive » Prvi probni post Says:

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07/11-2006 | 23:00


Un survey al bloggerilor « netoo Says:

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12/11-2006 | 20:19


adam Says:

Question 11 is poorly worded and doesn’t make sense, it took me a while before I realized what you were asking.

Should read: 11. Does the total number of visitors on your blog count more to you than the number of visitors who comment on your blog posts?

21/11-2006 | 5:11


Various Blogging Survey - Reaper-X .:[ ID ]:. Says:

[…] Blog survey by The Undersigned, because the first survey result is not accurate because only 39 people take part in the first survey. He decided to create another blogging survey .. and because it’s still open you can take part on it […]

27/11-2006 | 4:13


Mad Bo Says:

I think blogging will not be so popular.Mabe after couple years bloggers will disapear.That only my opinion but…I think so.

04/02-2007 | 9:46


resimler Says:

l think very nice article

24/04-2007 | 22:18


arabalar Says:

good job:)

24/04-2007 | 22:18


link Says:

very very nice

24/04-2007 | 22:19


delinetciler Says:

l think very nice article

25/04-2007 | 16:40


Mike Says:

These survey results surprise me.

03/05-2007 | 7:41


Web Hosting Review Says:

yes very interesting indeed. wonder how acurate they actually are

21/05-2007 | 3:12


Erik Says:

Great article

07/06-2007 | 16:01



Wezp Directory Says:

l think very nice article

14/06-2007 | 16:50


John Says:

Nice job. cong.

19/06-2007 | 21:30



resimler Says:

thanks..

23/06-2007 | 22:41


Resimler Says:

Thank you

02/07-2007 | 5:15


Gazeteler Says:

Freakin’ awesome

02/07-2007 | 5:17



kraloyun Says:

Great article

05/07-2007 | 20:35


k-net Says:

interesting article.

10/07-2007 | 8:01


Toplists Says:

Very interesting blog stats article.

13/07-2007 | 22:33




Healty Says:

thanks

14/07-2007 | 22:49


Silkroad Online Says:

Great article, ty

16/07-2007 | 14:48


resimler Says:

thanks it’s usefull

26/07-2007 | 20:06


Notebook and Laptop Reviews Says:

i think blogger of the google is the best at this area, and for your sites i recommend wordpress as a number one ;)

26/07-2007 | 23:31


Barcelona Tours Says:

I dont see a shiny future on blogging but its a very huge business sector nowadays though ,millions of blogs out there.

28/07-2007 | 10:59


dynn Says:

This is a great article and survey finding.

29/07-2007 | 6:19


电话录音卡 Says:

なんとしてでも、地球を死の惑星にはしたくない。未来に向かって、
地球上のすべての生物との共存をめざし、むしろこれからが、
人類のほんとうの“あけぼの”なのかもしれないとも思うのです。

01/08-2007 | 3:34


BMX GAMES Says:

The results show that its a huge business though, %19 of the ppl earn more than $300.

03/08-2007 | 14:47


Andreas from Logo Design Engine Says:

Wow very interesting. I was looking something like this for a long time!

thanks fo sharing this!

15/08-2007 | 7:34


oyunlar Says:

thanks it’s usefull

15/08-2007 | 18:06


Logos2buy Says:

Great article!

15/08-2007 | 19:33


Directorycafe Says:

Very important results. I would say 1st that they use wordpress, using free design, most of them do some kind of advertising.

16/08-2007 | 23:09


OWS Says:

Interesting research. Thank you.

17/08-2007 | 21:48


ozx malik Says:

Thanks for the great info,there are very interesting results

29/08-2007 | 15:39


sohbet Says:

thanks it’s usefull Wow very interesting. I was looking something like this for a long time!

thanks fo sharing this!

29/08-2007 | 23:07


FSBO Expert Says:

i think blogger of the google is the best at this area, and for your sites i recommend wordpress as a number one ;)

04/09-2007 | 9:58


Ronald Peters Says:

Thanks for the great info, it’s usefull…

08/09-2007 | 12:29



sam Says:

very cool … thanks

13/09-2007 | 13:55


resimler Says:

thank you very much

17/09-2007 | 21:23


Śmieszne filmy Says:

thanks it’s usefull

19/09-2007 | 15:22


Comanachi Says:

It’s interesting to read ideas, and observations from someone else’s point of view… makes you think more.

thanks…

24/09-2007 | 7:23


Enruiqe Says:

i think blogger of the google is the best at this area, and for your sites i recommend wordpress as a number one ;)

Thanks…

24/09-2007 | 7:25


Риэлтор Says:

very usefull

24/09-2007 | 10:53


Katalog Stron Says:

Great ! Great ! Nice diagrams..

25/09-2007 | 23:20


Linki Says:

Thanks for all, this nice article..

26/09-2007 | 11:59


Ипотека Says:

I just wish to create the blog, and this information for me is very actual.

Many thanks!!!

27/09-2007 | 22:13


video izle Says:

I really wonder how far this blogging adventure will go.Thousands of new blogs emerge everyday.

02/10-2007 | 17:06


hagia sophia Says:

informative datas , thanks for the analysis.

02/10-2007 | 21:59


Callisto Says:

yes very interesting indeed. wonder how acurate they actually are

05/10-2007 | 14:07


Katalog Stron Says:

Freakin’ awesome

05/10-2007 | 19:28


dizi izle Says:

I think web2.0 concept will take blogs’ place in the following time.

17/10-2007 | 13:27



Meteko Says:

I feel that the results from 39 bloggers will not reflect the real situation. But nevertheless, your effort for the survey is complimentable. Good work!

22/10-2007 | 10:02


Handball Says:

Really interesting article and useful informations! Best regarts from Germany send Handball!

25/10-2007 | 16:49


Petra Says:

Very interesting blog stats article:-)

26/10-2007 | 19:01


telewizja n Says:

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Long winter evenings will be more pleasant in this way.

10/11-2007 | 13:43


Andrew Says:

Freakin’ awesome :-)

10/11-2007 | 18:17


derisa Says:

Great info.It’s usefull.Good job - thanks for for the analysis.

09/01-2008 | 18:36


naturyzm Says:

It’s interesting to read ideas, and observations from someone else’s point of view… makes you think more.

thanks…

11/01-2008 | 10:09


TP Says:

Congratulations, your article is really good.

12/01-2008 | 22:55


Netia Says:

Great article, thank you for sharing.

13/01-2008 | 12:51


voipdiscount Says:

Very usefull information, thank you.

14/01-2008 | 16:29



voip Says:

Very interesting point of view :)

14/01-2008 | 23:52


Hayvanlar Says:

thank you

15/01-2008 | 10:39



Strony Internetowe Says:

Nice observation John. Thomas, thanks for article.

18/01-2008 | 12:48



chris Says:

Great article, thank you for sharing. good nice

28/01-2008 | 17:20


adris Says:

Very usefull information, thank you.

28/01-2008 | 17:21


翻译:一个小型英文blog调查结果体现出来的中英文blogging异同性 - 博客联盟 Says:

[…] 这个调查是由丹麦的一个名叫Thomas Silkjær的blogger发起的,下面的结果参与者只有39个blogger。原文在这里。因为调查还在继续进行红,所以大家可以到这里去看最新更新的信息。当然,如果你有兴趣,也可以去这里填写调查表格。 […]

30/01-2008 | 16:53


dizi izle Says:

thanks..

31/01-2008 | 16:15


Fax przez internet Says:

Very interesting website and nice article.

02/02-2008 | 1:01


sennik Says:

Cool site.

05/02-2008 | 16:41


offshore companies Says:

Your survey is more than impressive. Good work!

06/02-2008 | 11:55


pozycjonowanie Says:

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07/02-2008 | 23:30


strony internetowe Says:

Very interesting thx:)

07/02-2008 | 23:31


sex anonse towarzyskie Says:

Television New Generation- n, then
the Polish satellite television digital
platform of the Group ITI. Users nbox HDTV, the decoders of the platform n have the access to new functions and the usług.Możliwości of equipment considerably they grew rich. We can now operate internet browser, internet nRadio. We will be also able to choose the programme or also the film
emitted about the chosen time defining only his species. Connecting the TV sat to internetu will deliver us additional
possibilities. While
the inspection of the sport programme they will be displayed the compositions of teams, the achievement of teams. Our
satellite television will be to deliver us music from a few hundred
internet radio broadcasting stations then. As it would be this little, we can choose stations created through stars the musical scene in our nhdtv and to also execute the purchase of the wide library of films.
Long winter evenings will be more pleasant in this way.

…. nice ….

07/02-2008 | 23:32


tanie pozycjonowanie Says:

Great article, thank you for sharing

07/02-2008 | 23:38


global warming t shirts Says:

really interesting! thanks

13/02-2008 | 15:26


Londyneczek Says:

Thank you! Very nice and interesting article.

13/02-2008 | 18:12


pimple Says:

thanx you
perfect

25/02-2008 | 20:23



Monitoring Says:

Nice work m8!

01/03-2008 | 10:45


implanty szczecin Says:

It’s very important for me, it’s very good articles

01/03-2008 | 18:00


encyklopedia Says:

good work maybe my english is not very well but i understund

01/03-2008 | 18:06


removals and transport Says:

Good article, I have found something interesting for me. Thank you!

04/03-2008 | 16:18


Sklepy Internetowe Says:

Thanks for your article
Nice piece of work! I’m expecting more soon!
Keep up the good work! Cheers

22/03-2008 | 15:41



Londicz Says:

How much do they earn on advertising?

08/04-2008 | 8:20


Części Mazda Says:

Really good job -big thanks man :)

24/04-2008 | 15:17


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