Business blogging: corporate blogs can and do influence buying decisions.

January 26th, 2009 by Leslie

Thinking about business blogging? If not, then why not? Blog readers have increased by 300% and they say blogs influence their purchase decisions.

In a study sponsored by BuzzLogic and conducted by JupiterResearch, the reliance upon blogs for information has increased significantly. Even more important to your business:

  • 50% of blog readers say that blogs influence their purchasing decisions
  • 31% of readers say that blogs are useful for technology purchases
  • 56% of people who say that blogs are useful in purchasing decisions say that blogs with a niche focus and topical expertise are the most useful

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