OJR: The Online Journalism Review

OJR front page archive for December 2005

'Why do I love online publishing?'

December 20, 2005

What makes this medium so special? What keeps us coming back to it each day? Website publishers and editors respond.

Redefining freelancing with entrepreneurial Web journalism

December 15, 2005

A first-person account of attracting funding - and readers - to an independent online journalism project that involved in-depth reporting abroad.

Battling the 'bots? Try bringing out the big guns

December 13, 2005

One webmaster's drastic action eliminates the drag on servers caused by automated agents. Effective, but it means losing search engine traffic.

Get it together: Blog collectives seek to draw ads

December 8, 2005

Bloggers are networking to find ways to bring in advertising dollars - and advertisers like it.

Truthdig: Webzine launches excavation into national and international politics

December 6, 2005

A new site edited by columnist Robert Scheer promises a progressive viewpoint and investigative 'digs.'

Scoring a goal with niche content online

December 1, 2005

With a commitment to quality journalism, MatchNight.com combines soccer and grassroots reporting to fill a gaping hole in mainstream sports coverage.