There’s been a bit of analysis floating about the blogs and I’ll round up what I’ve spotted tomorrow when the official result comes out.

And yes, I’m hoing this becomes more than just a little badge that sits on the site for the next year or so. I’d like a few more people to know about what Created in Birmingham is. I’m still ostensibly involved with the site for the next couple of weeks so hopefully that’s what I’m going to spend a little time doing so I can maybe leave Kate with a slightly bigger audience.

Two possibilities come to mind. One, that the result sinks without a trace. Two, that the results are touted across the media as evidence of… I’m not sure what.

So I’m hoping to find out that bit too. I am predicting at least two strands of interpretation.

One is that it was a straight competition between two blogs, and looking at their similarities. (Not ignoring the others, but it’s a two-horse race when number 3 is 4,000 votes behind.) CiB and Phillips are in the same league when it comes to pulling in the votes. Nevermind what the blogs are about.

Another interpretation is to look at the differences, and this is where I’m hoping there’ll be some discussion of the CiB phenomenon. Nevermind the votes, look at what this bunch have done, two years running. I expect that will be the focus of most media reports.

There may be other interpretations, and I’m curious to see any of them. If there are any.

Well done!

Still, it’s an awesome achievement by a fantastic community.

Welcome to all the new readers too!