Online and print newspapers all have their advantages as well as flaws. In the following paragraphs I will be discussing why online newspapers outdo the print versions as well as the reasons why people prefer print versions.
There are many reasons why online newspapers are considered better, the first one being the fact update on trending stories provides the reader with the latest information regarding that topic and if the reader wants to view stories that happened about 5 years ago, they can simply search for the story name or go through the news outlet's data base to find it.
Another advantage online ones have over the print version is that is it very portable, quick and easy to access. Commuters normally struggle carrying and reading newspapers whilst on transport due to cramped spaces which is burden out of personal experiences. The online version gets rid of the problem by allowing you access to the latest news on a small device so deals with these problems which I believe is great especially for people without seats.
Again, online newspapers tend to be free this means that commuters can be informed of the same news that other pay to access. Not only is this great to the public but the news outlet due to the fact more people will have access to their news this means more publicity for their company and therefore more news.
Another great thing about the online newspapers that people prefer over the print version is the fact that it revolves around interactive news. This means views and followers have the ability to interact with the company through watching videos, liking articles and sharing content; all things that viewers cannot do in in the print newspapers. This is a major pull factor especially to the younger generations whose lifestyle revolve around technology which I believe is its greatest strength. It’s also environmentally friendly which is always great.
On the other hand, there are some disadvantages of online newspapers, one being the fact it cannot be accessed in some parts of the world who do not have appropriate technology to do so. In addition to this people with no access to Wi-Fi or mobile data cannot access online newspapers which is the most important part of viewing them. It is useless to have the app without internet.
Another disadvantage which i agree with is the fact that the page may appear cramped despite the infinite space they have so there is no sense of organisation making it very difficult to navigate the page. This is a burden to many due to the fact they may struggle finding particular stories and with all that appears on a page this can be a major eyesore.
Lastly, viewers may be faced with some rude, racist and controversial comments that may slip past administrators of the website. This brings me to my second point which is the fact that administrators struggle to check the website is quality assured with all that has to be posted so face problem from groups of people when they slip up.
In my opinion the online newspaper is better than the print version because not only that is match my preferences due to many of the reasons above but is also the best alternative to go to especially in this era where technology thrives allowing the news to come directly to you.
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