{"id":7947,"date":"2016-12-27T09:00:19","date_gmt":"2016-12-27T16:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/?p=7947"},"modified":"2026-01-14T07:29:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T07:29:35","slug":"internet-in-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/internet-in-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"The Internet in 2017: What Changes and Challenges Should You Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The holidays are here! And that means we\u2019ll soon be bidding farewell to a year that\u2019s been mercilessly pegged as the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.slate.com\/articles\/news_and_politics\/history\/2016\/07\/is_2016_the_worst_year_in_history.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">worst one ever<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And as we look ahead to 2017, there are still a lot of unanswered Internet questions. Will new regulations expand Wi-Fi service and security? What can we expect from augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR)? How will the Internet of Things affect us? <\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The coming year has both positive changes and a few challenges in store. Here\u2019s what you can expect from the Internet in 2017.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-internet-in-2017\">The Internet in 2017<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wordpress-will-get-even-better-for-new-users\">WordPress Will Get Even Better for New Users<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many small biz owners, like freelance writer<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bombchelle.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Michelle Nicholaisen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, love the way <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/wordpress\/wordpress-hosting\">WordPress<\/a> works today. However, she predicts that&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/torquemag.io\/2016\/11\/future-wordpress-2017\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WordPress changes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the coming year will make the content management system even easier to use by incorporating more features that enhance the UI in the admin and editor.<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She also expects to see well-designed, easy-to-integrate e-commerce and subscription options for newbies. The newest theme,&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/news\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twenty Seventeen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, will answer many of those needs for business owners with advanced features that show site managers which elements can be changed in the live preview screen.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-global-expansion\">More Global Expansion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Internet will continue to spread into the far-reaching corners of the world with<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaieteurnewsonline.com\/2016\/11\/22\/govt-promises-systematic-changes-for-countrywide-internet-service-in-2017\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more public access<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For example, Iran will add<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/technology-37212456\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">domestic video<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and increase services for businesses; Guyana expects countrywide hotspots, especially in the hinterland communities to be available in 2017; and<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.forrester.com\/jitender_miglani\/12-09-04-the_world_online_population_is_expected_to_reach_35_billion_by_2017\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forrester Research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests broader penetration in emerging markets like Brazil, Indonesia, China, Nigeria, the Philippines, and Mexico.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-unlimited-access-may-take-a-few-hits\">Unlimited Access May Take a Few Hits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While some countries will push to provide more connectivity services, several phone and cable companies may actually reduce access. Comcast, for example, has decided to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2016\/10\/07\/comcast-capping-internet-use\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">start limiting Internet usage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to 1 terabyte of data per month. <\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the company, most users don&#8217;t come close to using that much data. However,&nbsp;the change could prompt some stream-happy users to rethink their entertainment habits.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-updates-will-emerge-for-the-internet-of-things-iot\">Updates Will Emerge for The Internet of Things (IoT)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because hackers&nbsp;continue to develop&nbsp;ways to steal personal info, smart devices could need updates to protect privacy. IoT updates will include more options for automated crash reporting and new analytic tools to capture consumer behavior and monitor performance. <\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tech advances will continue to include wearable technology and better user experiences. In fact, by 2020 it\u2019s expected that the IoT will touch every aspect of marketing, so according to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dzone.com\/articles\/6-things-to-expect-from-the-internet-of-things\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dzone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u201cbrands relying heavily on marketing should include IoT security advancement in their annual marketing strategy budget.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-big-ssl-changes-on-the-horizon\">Big SSL Changes on the Horizon<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HTTPS has grown to become<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.searchenginejournal.com\/wordpress-doubling-https-2017\/180101\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a trust factor<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for users and is a way of demonstrating that you truly care about protecting online privacy. SSL encrypts the link between your server and your browser, so every responsible business owner should be moving in that direction, according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/news\/2016\/12\/moving-toward-ssl\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WordPress.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Adding SSL to your business website is easy and affordable, and there is really no reason why you shouldn\u2019t be doing it.<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginning in January, Google is going to label sites that collect confidential information as \u201cnon-secure\u201d unless they&#8217;re protected with a dedicated IP and SSL Certificate. An SSL certificate legitimizes your website by keeping form submissions secure and ensuring potential customers that you&#8217;re safe to do business with.<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before the changes take place, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/threatpost.com\/chrome-to-label-some-http-sites-not-secure-in-2017\/120452\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">read up on the new labeling system<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that includes \u201cnon-secure,\u201d \u201cneutral,\u201d and \u201csecure\u201d indicators to watch for, like the little green lock icon that denotes a secure site or the red triangle that signals a potentially broken or unsafe site. <\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And stay tuned for a big announcement about SSL from Bluehost in the new year.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-health-of-the-medical-industry-continues-to-improve\">The Health of the Medical Industry Continues to Improve<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Internet has dramatically transformed healthcare delivery in the United States and big data will continue to influence diagnosing and treatment decisions as the new year begins. <\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estimates suggest there will be approximately <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/saviance.com\/whitepapers\/internet-health-industry\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.7 billion machine-to-machine connections<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that make better use of the huge volume of data generated and collected from instrumented appliances, machines, and applications serving the medical industry. <\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More clinics&nbsp;will&nbsp;utilize web technology to deliver lab results, enable self-scheduling, and send text alerts.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-augmented-reality-and-virtual-reality-elements\">More Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Elements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The popularity of Pok\u00e9mon GO should come as a wakeup call for all business owners. The potential for adding gaming features to a&nbsp;website is mind-boggling, so expect to see more sites with AR and VR elements. <\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating believable virtual reality isn&#8217;t easy, but business owners who embrace the emerging technology will position themselves to drive long-term engagement. The key is personalizing the&nbsp;message.<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.creativebloq.com\/ux\/the-user-experience-of-virtual-reality-31619635\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UX designer Laura Cortes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> writes, \u201cWe should be thinking of using personal information about the user, such as their music tastes, eating or exercising habits, or even health stats, as variables to personalise an experience and create something that reads and interacts with the human interface.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-widespread-design-changes-for-the-new-year\">Widespread Design Changes for the New Year<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new year will usher in more \u201cmobile first\u201d marketing. That means&nbsp;business leaders will focus on optimizing online experiences for mobile devices before websites are designed and built. <\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll see more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flat design features<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are perfect for portable devices and smaller screens. Some professionals expect to see an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zazzlemedia.co.uk\/blog\/digital-design-trends\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increase in custom images<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and fewer stock photos, as web designers work to personalize the viewing experience with photos and videos that reveal more about the brand behind the website. Look for interesting fonts, authentic images, and bold colors. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-video-nbsp-will-reign\">Video&nbsp;Will Reign<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While content will still be king, video will reign in 2017. Images are a must-have for any business website. Simply put, they engage viewers better than plain text.<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s key for product demos, advertisements, and other content delivery. Every year <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/video-marketing-statistics#sm.0001xqvibtu41co8usl2r830k3y4s\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube video consumption increases by 100 percent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Real estate listings with video get 403 percent more inquiries. And 64 percent of people are more likely to make a purchase after seeing a product video.<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, in 2017 some things will change significantly, while others will gradually evolve. One thing that won&#8217;t change:&nbsp;Bluehost\u2019s commitment to WordPress. Ready to start your own&nbsp;WordPress site?&nbsp;Take a look at our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/help\/article\/wp-pro\">optimized hosting plans<\/a>&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.bluehost.com\/#start_chat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chat with a representative<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays are here! 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