by Jim Cashel

Weblogs ("blogs") represent the easiest way to publish online.  With their increasing popularity, blogs are also used to support group communications and collaboration.  We asked Evan Williams, President of Pyra Labs (creators of Blogger) about most important trends.

What is new in the world of blogs? Can you say a bit about your metrics?

The world of blogs is experiencing an exciting time right now. It seems like, after three years of steady growth, they've reached some sort of critical mass that is driving all kinds of new things -- not only in new users, but new tools and services, new ideas, and a new level of legitimacy to a wider audience. 

Right now Blogger has 520,000 registered users. And that's growing at 1,500-2,500 per day, depending on current press and so forth.