The number of consumers who are reading blogs has increased, according to Forrester Research

• Blogging: Ten percent of consumers read blogs once a week or more, compared with 5 percent in 2004.
  
• Real Simple Syndication (RSS): Six percent of consumers use RSS feeds once a week or more, compared with 2 percent in 2004.
  
• Social networking: Six percent of consumers use social networking sites once a week or more, compared with 4 percent in 2004.

» Blogging, RSS, and Social Networking Rising Steadily, According To New Data Unveiled At Forrester Research's Consumer Forum 2005