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OJR front page archive for May 2008LATimes.com launches online database of California's war deadMay 30, 2008Thought I'd share with OJR readers a project I've been working on: Last week the Los Angeles Times launched a database of California's military dead in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. More...
 2 Comments |  Archive LinkWorking under the hood a bit...May 29, 2008I wanted to let you know that, in addition to taking a day to observe Memorial Day, here in the United States, I've been spending my time this week doing a bit of work on OJR's publishing system. You might notice a few tweaks and changes over the next few days, as I install improvements to our system. The intent is to both allow readers easier access to the content we have available here on OJR, as well as easier ability to contribute content to the site. More...
No comments | Archive LinkTaking a closer look at gender gaps in educationMay 23, 2008Commentary: The president of the National Education Writers Association takes a look at recent news coverage, and finds it troubling.
7 Comments | Archive LinkDo-it-yourself copyright protection onlineMay 21, 2008If others are stealing your content online, there are simple ways that you can find them, and then shut them down. Here's how.
2 Comments | Archive LinkIs there a YouTube for audio?May 19, 2008Independent online news publishers need to keep publishing costs low when they are starting out. Here's an audio hosting solution that might help keep bandwidth costs down.
1 comment | Archive LinkBooted for blogging, ex-Washington Post staffer reactsMay 15, 2008Q&A: Michael Tunison reflects on how his double writing life earned him a pink slip—and an annoying nickname.
1 comment | Archive LinkFive steps to encourage readers to blog on your websiteMay 13, 2008Commentary: A few moments of advance thought can help determine whether a new blogging tool will enable a vibrant community, or open yet another empty forum.
7 Comments | Archive LinkDo you still read newspapers?May 12, 2008Question of the week: How many print editions do you read on a normal day?
7 Comments | Archive Link'What is Robots.txt?'May 9, 2008This week's OJR reader question addresses how you can use this technique to improve your website's search engine optimization effort.
No comments | Archive LinkConfessions of an online journalism toolMay 8, 2008Q&A: Guest writer W00tBloggyBlogg sat down with OJR's departing staffer Noah Barron to chat about tips and tricks for online journalism success.
4 Comments | Archive LinkHow to get your site into Google NewsMay 6, 2008From NewsTools 2008: A Google insider explains how the search engine decides which sites to include and feature in the popular online news portal.
2 Comments | Archive LinkSunlight Foundation offers reporting tools to cover U.S. politics onlineMay 5, 2008More from NewsTools 2008: The Washington-based foundation is working on "one-click disclosure" to help the public see why federal money is going where it does.
No comments | Archive LinkWhat's wrong with us?May 1, 2008Commentary: The NewsTools 2008 conference sets its agenda as participants identify (and sometimes, exemplify) problems confronting online journalists.
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