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Robert Niles

Robert Niles: March 2008 archive

Can your news organization's current management succeed?

March 28, 2008

Question of the week: Can the people running your news organization keep it alive and viable for the next 10 years? Why, or why not?

Passion fuels entrepreneurial journalism

March 25, 2008

Commentary: J-schools need to encourage and develop, not inhibit, students' passion -- not only for the favorite topics, but for the craft of journalism itself.

Using Google Trends to fine-tune your news website

March 21, 2008

Google's tool can help online publishers tweak their content to maximize traffic from search engine users. Plus, it's a fun way to kill a lot of time.

Building reader loyalty, one bracket at a time

March 20, 2008

Commentary: NCAA tournament-inspired online features can engage readers and inspire them to return to a news website, day after day.

Convergence gone wrong?

March 19, 2008

Commentary: Here's what happens when online influences print design. Perhaps a little too much.

Which is the best free photo gallery editor? Part two

March 18, 2008

We test four more free online slide show creators, to find the best option for low- and no-budget news blogs and websites.

What are the lessons for online journalists from the 'State of the News Media' report?

March 17, 2008

Commentary: The audience for news online is massive, and growing. So why is the news industry in so much trouble?

What frustrates you about online journalism?

March 14, 2008

Question of the week: What most drives you nuts about working in this field?

Pep talk

March 12, 2008

Commentary: Despite all the recent layoffs, there is hope for the journalism industry. And help for journalists trying to stay in it.

Keeping your job in journalism

March 5, 2008

Commentary: Competition is back in journalism, and many reporters are losing their jobs in the confusion. Here are some tips to help you avoid that end.