Lets be social
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More people are getting their news through social networks. Digg, Facebook and Twitter allow the tech savvy to find stories of interest and deliver them to their friends. Popular stories on Digg have crashed servers, an occurrence known as the “Digg effect.” Facebook gained 100 million users since August of last year.
It’s my job to make sure Beloit Daily News does not lag behind too far in the realm of technology.
There are significant challenges newspaper websites face today. Working within the constraints of a content management system. Changing how those that have worked within the industry for years and decades think about the web. Finding a way to make a profit to pay for top-notch reporting.
My blog will focus on two aspects of technology and journalism. First, what are the trends in journalism sites around the country. What are news organizations talking about and trying to reinvent themselves. Second, what changes being made by the Beloit Daily News to improve their web presence and make your experience on our site more enjoyable.
You may have noticed some of the changes we have made on the web. If you are reading this, you have discovered our new blog site. The “Share This” link that now appears in all our stories allows you post items on your favorite social network. Over 50 of you have stumbled across our Twitter site without us promoting it. Less have found us on Facebook or Myspace, but all in due time.
I would love to hear from you. How can we improve BDN’s presence on the web? What would you like to see on the site? I have a ton of great ideas, but you determine if they are a success.
