IJNet Blog

Finding the metrics worth measuring in Google Analytics

4/11/13

by Margaret Looney

Pageviews, unique visitors and demographics are the Google Analytics basics, but there are less commonly tracked metrics journalists can use to find meaning behind the numbers.

Journalism trainer: 'You cannot be afraid of technology'

4/11/13

by Maite Fernandez

IJNet talked with Laressa Watlington, a multimedia journalist and trainer who helped create a handbook in Spanish to help journalists thrive in an ever-shifting media landscape.

How a new app delivers school performance data to the public in Kenya

4/10/13

by Maite Fernandez

Muchiri Nyaggah, a developer with the Code4Kenya project, explains efforts to make open education data more accessible to the public.

Four alternatives to micro-video sharing app Vine

4/9/13

by Margaret Looney

Vine, Twitter’s app that lets you edit and share six seconds of video, is capitalizing on the current micro-video-sharing trend, but this iOS-only tool is leaving Android users out of the loop.

The Data Journalism Handbook goes global with Portuguese translation in the works

4/8/13 by Liliana Bounegru

More than 30 Brazilian journalists and students are translating into Portuguese the free collaborative book that shows journalists how to use data to improve the news – with Arabic, Chinese and Spanish translations on the way.

IndieGoGo founder on raising money for journalism projects: 'People fund people, not just ideas'

4/5/13 by Gabriela Manuli

Crowdfunding has become an alternative model for those who want to launch their own projects. Danae Ringelmann gave a few tips.

Pitch Me creator offers five tips for perfecting a freelance pitch

4/4/13

by Margaret Looney

Kabir Chibber, creator of the online platform where freelancers pitch and editors choose stories, offers advice for crafting the perfect pitch.

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How InfoAmazonia is taking data storytelling to the next level

4/2/13

by Gustavo Faleiros

A website that maps environmental threats to the Amazon region is now using interactive photo galleries, video mashups and a distribution widget to share stories.

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IJNet journalist of the month: Khaled Safi

4/2/13

by IJNet

Each month, IJNet features an international journalist who exemplifies the profession and has used the site to further his or her career. This month's journalist is Khaled Safi, a blogger and media activist who won the 2012 prize for best Arabic blog in the Deutsche Welle competition.

ProConIt, a social debate moderating tool, takes aim at user comments

3/31/13

by Maite Fernandez

Getting the comments section right has been a tough job for news organizations. This new tool promises to help.

How journalists can use 'one-shot' storytelling

3/29/13

by Lindsay Kalter

Sometimes less is more when it comes to video storytelling. That's the case with a low-tech trend that's gaining traction: the use of one short, unedited shot with sparse narration to tell a story.

Interview

Does the value of a journalism degree match its price?

3/28/13

by Margaret Looney

When journalism can change faster than it takes to earn a master’s degree in it, laying down the cash for that degree can be a scary risk. Is it worth it?

Five tools from SXSW that could change how we gather and share the news

3/27/13 by Ben Colmery

These apps and platforms make it easier for people to access quality information and participate in the news ecosystem.

Pitch Me wants to take the misery out of freelancing for reporters and editors

3/26/13

by Margaret Looney

A new “listings marketplace for journalists” lets freelancers present a short pitch to editors who subscribe to the site.

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Tips for launching a Hacks/Hackers chapter

3/25/13 by Mariano Blejman

Less than two years ago, a group of journalists and technologists came together in Buenos Aires to rethink the news. Today, the 1,700-member group has created a vibrant space for media innovation. Here's what they learned along the way.

Health journalists offer expert tips on vaccine coverage

3/22/13

by Margaret Looney

Reporting on efforts to prevent infectious diseases through immunization is a key part of health coverage – especially in developing areas. Journalists play an important role in examining public health efforts and in helping readers and viewers understand how and why vaccines are used.

Interview

How ProPublica invites readers to get involved

3/21/13

by Jessica Weiss

The investigative news site draws on the knowledge and interests of its community of users, building an audience for its stories in the process.

Interview

Telling news stories with illustrations

3/20/13

by Lindsay Kalter

While many news organizations approach alternative storytelling with the most high-tech methods in their digital media toolbox, a handful of outlets are using a much older method: hand-drawn illustrations.