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10 Top Blogs of 2008
A Year in Review of Top Blogs and Bloggers

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There are many ways to determine which were the top blogs of 2008. This list is compiled by reviewing Technorati rankings and the online buzz throughout the year to determine some of the most popular blogs in various categories in 2008. It's not a comprehensive list. It's not a scientific list. However, when you read through this list, you'll get a good idea of the who's who of the blogosphere in 2008. These are some of the blogs to read, watch and learn from.

Top Blog About the Web - Mashable

Posts on Mashable cover Web 2.0, social networking and everything that's going on in the online space.

Consumer and Business Blog - Consumerist

Consumerist is a great blog for anyone who ever has to shop. There is no topic off limits when it comes to discussing business, sharing information, and protecting consumers.

Personal Blog - Dooce.com

Heather Armstrong writes Dooce.com. Her blog offers an often humorous look inside her life.

News Blog - The Huffington Post

The Huffington Post has been popular for awhile now, but this year, many big name bloggers wrote posts that were published on The Huffington Post. The Huffington Post Complete Guide to Blogging book, written by the editors of The Huffington Post, was also published in 2008.

Electronics and Gadgets Blog - Gizmodo

Gizmodo is frequently updated each day with posts about everything gadget-related. It's the go-to place for gadget updates.

Celebrity Gossip Blog - Perez Hilton

Perez Hilton's blog always has the latest celebrity gossip with a touch of snarkiness that readers love and celebrities don't.

Company Blog - Google

The Official Google Blog is a great resource. Rather than simply dishing out corporate rhetoric, the blog is actually useful to people who use Google products!

Green Blog - TreeHugger

TreeHugger is the go-to blog for information and news about anything and everything related to protecting the environment and sustainable living.

Technical Blog - Ars Technica

Ars Technica provides posts about a wide variety of technical topics from business to Apple, games to gadgets, and everything in between.

Political Blog - Daily Kos

The slogan says it all - "The State of the Nation."
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