With statistics revealing that 77 percent of internet users read blogs and 23 percent of all time on the internet is spent reading blogs and browsing social networks, it’s obvious it’s still worth investing time and effort in creating high-quality written content as part of your marketing. Here are 20 of the top tech blogs that understand the power of the written word for keeping visitors informed about cutting-edge technological advances.
1. Wired
Wired is as fast-paced and diverse as the industry it covers. It features articles on all aspects of technology and how it shapes our lives, touching on politics, transport, security, and culture. The tone is light and snarky, making it engaging as well as informative.
2. MIT Technology Review
If you want to know everything about tech, where better to get the scoop than the Massachusetts Institute of Technology? As you would expect, this is a serious site intended to educate and inspire.
3. TechCrunch
TechCrunch has the latest news on gadgets and gizmos, apps, and tech events. To make sure you never miss an upload, download the TechCrunch app for your handheld device and enjoy news at your fingertips.
4. Gizmodo
Gizmodo claims its staff members “come from the future,” which would explain why the site is always on the cutting edge of tech info. With a history dating back to 2002, Gizmodo is a long-established and well-respected news source.
5. Fast Company
Fast Company, which launched in November 1995, focuses on innovations in technology, leadership, and world-changing design, emphasizing their impact on business. It’s a leading site for business leaders, and a subscription to the newsletter provides a daily dose of all the important news.
6. The Verge
Founded in 2011, The Verge is a multimedia effort that explores how technology shapes our lives and futures. Treating tech as central to the lives of everyone, The Verge produces content for the mainstream audience, cutting through the jargon to make the news accessible to all.
7. NYT Bits
The Bits column from “The New York Times” provides insight and analysis on the latest activities in Silicon Valley and the rest of the technology industry. New content every week helps you to keep up with current events.
8. Mashable
Mashable is a massive multi-platform media and entertainment company offering in-depth news and opinion pieces on tech and digital culture. The company boasts 45 million unique monthly users and 28 million social media followers.
9. Business Insider
While Business Insider doesn’t exclusively cover tech, its thoughtful and thorough coverage of all aspects of business and modern culture make it a go-to place for valued content.
10. ZDNet
ZDNet provides 24/7 coverage so you get the latest tech news as it happens. It caters primarily to IT professionals and decision-makers who rely on accurate, up-to-date information to make sound business choices.
11. Futurism
Futurism.com is the publishing arm of a New York City independent media company that focuses on providing the hottest tech scoops. The site is packed with content, and it’s well worth subscribing to the newsletter too.
12. Recode
Recode is a technology news website that primarily deals with the latest news from Silicon Valley. It’s a relative newcomer, only launching in January 2014, but it offers a wealth of information from independent journalists. Plus, the “Recode Daily” section guarantees a daily opinion piece to sink your teeth into.
13. Ars Technica
Ars Technica (which translates as Art of Technology, if you were wondering), is a tech site for IT professionals and super geeks. Since 1998, the site has provided detailed technical content in a fun, accessible way, with a reader-focused approach that puts quality content before clickbait.
14. Engadget
Engadget works in the space where technology and entertainment meet, providing news and reviews for television, gadgets, and gaming. The blog network is owned by AOL, and has been running since 2004.
15. Android Authority
While some sites cover all subject matters, others focus on particular niches. A good example is Android Authority, which is a valuable resource on the world’s most widely used operating system. The staff includes bloggers, reviewers, and even developers.
16. CNET
CNET reports on the latest consumer technology breakthroughs, and highlights how tech interacts with our daily lives. The company distributes information across its website, apps, RSS feed, videos, all major social media platforms, and a quarterly print magazine.
17. VentureBeat
Founded in 2006, VentureBeat is a leading news source for tech innovations. It aims to provide the deep level of understanding required by professionals such as developers and business leaders. The site hosts content for eight million monthly unique visitors, accounting for 18 million monthly page views.
18. Hacker Noon
Hacker Noon is an independent tech blog that claims to be “how hackers start their afternoons.” The site’s USP is an honest, independent approach to tech news and opinions, with contributions from over 7,000 writers.
19. BGR
For all the latest on consumer electronics and mobile technology, check out BGR (Boy Genius Report). It’s a hot spot for early adopters and technophiles, thanks to its exclusive content on breaking news in the mobile sector. The site dates back to October 2006, and has amassed a large following as a result of detailed news articles, and the trust generated from in-depth product reviews.
20. Redef
Don’t want to subscribe to a dozen newsletters or spend hours sifting through multiple sites for the information you need? Redef may be the answer. The curated site brings together tech and media news from many sources, compiling it into a single feed for a convenient way to stay informed.
Keeping Your Finger on the Pulse
With 55 percent of marketers still considering blogs as the most important form of inbound marketing, it’s unlikely that the written word is going to die any time soon, so you should still consider blogging an important facet of your content marketing strategy. Just remember that competition is fierce. The 20 tech blogs listed here represent the cream of the crop in this particular industry, and they’re well worth reading to learn how to develop your own technology-based business, or even just to keep updated on the latest tips and trends to stay ahead of your competition.
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