# Documented Guidance Internet users seek advice for their problems through generic advisory blogs. By [Joanne Lam](https://www.trendhunter.com/joanne), Senior Editor | Published Jun 20, 2011 | Category: [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/pop-culture-and-internet-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/documented-guidance-internet-users-seek-advice-for-their-problems-through ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.8/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Documented Guidance trend? **Documented Guidance:** Blogging has developed from being a simple documentation of one’s thoughts to an act that is performed to inspire readers. Though often generic, what’s written is nonetheless insightful and becomes applicable to nearly any reader’s situation. Considering society’s increased Internet usage in the last decade, it can be presumed that those seeking popularity in the online world would continue creating inspiring blogs to generate a greater online following. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 15, 2010 to Jun 19, 2011 - Published: Jun 20, 2011 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Documented Guidance trend ### Generic Advisory Blogs As Internet users increasingly seek advice through generic advisory blogs, there is an opportunity for disruptors to create personalized and targeted content, incorporating user data to create a tailored experience. ### Honest and Humorous Illustrations The rising popularity of blunt and humorous illustrations provides an opportunity for innovators to use visuals to deliver hard-hitting advice or commentary that cuts through the noise and resonates with audiences. ### Personalized Vignettes The trend towards personalization creates opportunities for platforms and tools that enable individuals to easily share personalized advice, tips and stories based on their own experiences and insights. ## What the Documented Guidance trend means for industry ### For Digital Media As online content consumption continues to grow, digital media companies can leverage user data to create personalized and targeted advisory content. ### For Illustration and Design Illustrators and designers can create humorous and honest visuals that offer viewers practical advice or commentary on various topics, thereby opening up opportunities for revenue streams from merchandise and licensing deals. ### For Social Networks As personalization and targeted content gain importance, social networks can benefit by investing in tools, algorithms, and features that enable users to easily personalize and share content. ## Trend signals for Documented Guidance Trend score 4.8 out of 10, from popularity 60%, activity 76%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 60% - Activity: 76% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Documented Guidance trend 4 featured examples from Jul 15, 2010 to Jun 19, 2011. - [Poignant Bro Memes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tips-for-bros): Brotip is a Hilarious and Accurate Collection of Advice (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Opportunity for online entertainment platforms to feature humorous advice blogs and bro culture content. - [Theraputic Doodle Blogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-beautiful-revolution): 'A Beautiful Revolution' Blog Gives a Melancholy Artist an Outlet (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Creating new therapeutic methods for mental health professionals to utilize doodling in their practices. - [Beautifully Blunt Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cameron-stott): These Cameron Stott Images are Humorously Honest (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Innovating new techniques to create visually compelling art that conveys rawness and candidness. - [Spousal Advice Blogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/to-my-wife): ‘To My Wife' is a Guideline for John Jannuzzi's Future Wife (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: The rise of spousal advice blogs presents an opportunity for media companies to create new content verticals catering to couples or partnerships. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Pop Culture - [MIami Pop-Culture Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-pop-culture-shirts) - [Makeup Artist Jewelry Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandora-x-pat-mcgrath) - [Influencer-Curated Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kit-keenan) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture)