How does dividend growth investing fit into a long-term portfolio?

[WilliamG]

I'm in my thirties and trying to build a portfolio for the long term, and I keep hearing about dividend growth investing as a solid strategy. The idea of companies that consistently raise their payouts is appealing, but I'm skeptical. In a market that seems to reward high-growth tech stocks, does focusing on dividend growers mean sacrificing too much potential upside, especially with a long time horizon?