I decided to critique the blog, Gawker. This blog is known
for its satirical new writing and many quips whether dealing with politics or entertainment.
One of my favorite journalists, Cord Jefferson, is the West Coast editor of Gawker.
He writes interesting articles on race relations and politics. I always enjoy reading
his opinion. The blog as a whole is well run and meets the highest standard within
the blogosphere. It is not surprising that Gawker is constantly placed on top
blogging lists year after year. They excel at all the requirements that are
listed under the ‘demands of the audience’ in our book.
Our textbook states
that web surfers have come to expect certain things from sites. Gawker is has
great speed. There is little time wasted between clicking the link and gaining
access. The site has impressive visual logic and is very navigation able. It
has a very clean design that makes the user feel as if they can find any
article without trouble. However, they still maintain their depth. The articles
are lengthy and have a wonderful mixture of wit and factual information. All of
these things come together to make one of the most relevant news sites on the internet
today.
