Howard Owens rakes newspapers over the coals for their initial foray’s into the Internet. Harsh treatment, but I always say there are lessons to be learned even from the most rabid of critics. Take with a *huge* grain of salt….
Eight historical mistakes the newspaper industry made
Entries Tagged as ‘Website Ideas’
July 12, 2007
Harsh criticism, but some useful things to think about
June 18, 2007
Some clues on the age old question: What do I put on my website?
A survey just released by NNN (Newspaper National Network) has some clues how to balance content between your print edition and your website.
In their phone survey, 81% of newspaper website users also read the printed newspaper in the last 7 days. “Crossover users,” as they’re called, love both their print edition and newspaper website. They visit their newspaper [...]
June 12, 2007
Newspapers Find Online Video Niche – 6/11/2007 – Broadcasting & Cable
Dailies, yes. But Weeklies? Well, of course!
Digital cameras are cheap, and many produce digital video with sound. You’re out there shooting pics, why not make a short video with narration to add another level of experience for your website vistors?
It’s certainly within reach.
Newspapers Find Online Video Niche – 6/11/2007 – Broadcasting & Cable
Newspapers Find Online [...]
May 17, 2007
The Flat Hat – A great merging of print and web layout
The Flat Hat
This newspaper’s website has one of the best layout designs I’ve seen. It’s a college paper, but you know, they are very much like a small town paper.
It has a font and layout reminiscent of modern newspapers. Note the width – it feels like a broadsheet. Placement of columns and photos gives a [...]
May 17, 2007
BonitaNews.com – A site to learn from
BonitaNews.com – Bonita Springs, Florida
BonitaNews.com from Bonita Springs, Florida has fully embraced all the Internet has to offer. They have traditional articles, video, reader discussions, local city guide, user posted content and a host of other features.
A great learning ground of what’s possible. But as I’ve always said, don’t just do what the others do. Do [...]
May 15, 2007
Content before cash: Recapturing private party will save classifieds
Content before cash: Recapturing private party will save classifieds
Richard Clark asks “Why don’t we make it easy?” for private party advertisers to place ads. Now here’s a good use of the Internet. Not to show the ad, but to take the order! An online order form to place an ad in the print publication can [...]
