How to make readers pay for news … and other links

by John Einar Sandvand on September 18, 2009 · 1 comment

Here are the 5 most popular online media links I have shared on Twitter last week (follow me at @johnei). Topics include: Covering election nights, how to make readers pay for news and Apple’s iTablet.

I use the bit.ly URL shortener when I share links on Twitter.  One of the advantages is that I can follow how many click on the links I share. In that way I get a good idea of what type of articles my followers appreciate the most.

These are the five most popular online media links I have shared on Twitter during the last week:

How news sites can cover an election night – examples from Norway (BetaTales)
This is one of my own blog postings here at BetaTales.  My home country Norway went to the polls this week. It was an event which inspired new and creative way of doing online journalism. The article gives an overview of how the major news sites in Norway decided to cover the election night.

How to make readers pay for news (Monday Note)
An idea is gaining momentum: Online readers must open their wallet. This article looks at some of the options for payment systems. Also: I strongly recommend you to sign up for the weekly newsletter from Monday Note. Their analysises are always worth reading.

Why Apple’s tablet will eat Kindle’s lunch (Mashable)
A strong argument for the future – yet to be launched – Apple iTablet. The author think iTablet will be disruptive to the still formative e-reader industry. Very interesting, although my personal opinion is somewhat more positive about e-readers as a great platform for newspapers.

iPhone users browse the net the most, look at ads the least (News from the herd)
A short news piece with some very interesting facts from Chitika about iPhone users.

300 million and on (Facebook)
Blog posting from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg : Facebook reached 300 million users and for the first time can report a positive cash-flow.

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