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The Internet Personal Blog Comes of Age
Personal blogs find their place in the new, ever-changing online order
Do you remember the good old days when personal blogs were, in many ways, the heart and soul of the internet? It wasn’t too long ago that regular folks like you and me, representing every walk of life, would pour our hearts and minds out onto platforms like Blogger and WordPress. These online diaries, dubbed “lifestyle blogs,” opened a window into the lives, stories and musings of people from across the globe.
Picture it: travel diaries that whisked you away, food adventures that made your mouth water, and personal anecdotes that touched your heart. Personal blogs were like an internet gold mine filled with diverse voices and unique perspectives. It was a place where anyone with a knack for storytelling or a longing to connect with kindred spirits could carve out their own cozy corner of the web.
But if you’ve been keeping a close eye on the ever-shifting digital landscape, you’ve probably noticed a bit of a change in the WordPress blogosphere lately. The big question is: why is all of this happening?
