As you must already know, the year slowly draws to an end. There are just a few months left of the year 2014, and the next one is already around the corner. Let’s see which blogs were the most influential this year, that will be worthy of following into the next one.

Technology: Mashable

Mashable

Mashable covers a variety of tech topics, with a strong focus on social media. It also has a notable coverage on mobile, online entertainment, online video, web development and technology, and a very credible and important source for gadget news. Mashable – launched in 2005 by Pete Cashmore – has been deemed the most influential tech blog of this year, and will keep this title in the next year as well.

Fashion: Nice Kicks

Nice Kicks

Nice Kicks is your online source for everything sneakers – a blog focusing on sneaker news, releases, details and even history. Actually, it is more than just a blog – it also sells the products it writes about, not just online, but through its own retail shops across the US.  For everything about sneakers, vans, and other shoes, you should follow Nice Kicks in 2015 as well.

Beauty: The Gloss

The Gloss

In short – everything a women’s magazine needs, online. The Gloss offers its readers beauty tips, make up, hairstyles and other advice, plus covers a variety of topics from hot trends to dating tips and beyond.

Video games: Game|Life (Wired)

Wired

Game|Life is your ultimate source for everything video games – no matter if it is technology, development or gaming in general. Edited by a team of enthusiasts, the blog offers not just gaming news, but also opinions and rumors about the gaming industry.

Launched in the early 1990s, Wired was always a preferred source of science, technology and internet news for the modern day consumer. Today it is considered one of the most influential publications to follow in many niches.

Food – The Daily Dish (LA Times)

The Daily Dish

The most popular food blog in the US, the Daily Dish (published through the Los Angeles Times website) offers its readers a great variety of reviews, trends and recipes from around the world, and the Los Angeles area as well.  It might not be the most popular destination for food professionals, but it is considered one of the most influential food blogs out there, worthy of keeping an eye on in 2015 as well.

From tech news to tasty dishes, from mascara to sneakers to wear, here are the most influential blogs you can follow in 2015 to be up to date with everything from the latest spices introduced by the chefs to the latest promotions at the Major Tom online casino. Be well informed, and you will always have things to write about.