Analyzed Web Traffic and Credibility of News Outlets
- Day: 2023-07-11
- Time: 00:40 to 02:00
- Project: Media
- Workspace: WP 1: Strategic / Growth & Development
- Status: Completed
- Priority: MEDIUM
- Assignee: Matías Nehuen Iglesias
- Tags: Web Traffic, News Credibility, Similarweb, SEO, Research
Description
Session Goal
The session aimed to explore various tools and methods for analyzing web traffic and assessing the credibility and bias of news outlets.
Key Activities
- Researched strategies for evaluating the credibility and bias of news outlets, emphasizing the use of multiple sources.
- Explored SimilarWeb for traffic analysis, including step-by-step instructions for using its features.
- Identified free alternatives to SimilarWeb for traffic analysis, such as Alexa’s Siteinfo and Google Trends.
- Discussed methods to determine webpage creation dates using domain lookups and historical archives.
- Used SimilarWeb to rank news sites by traffic in specific countries.
- Provided a list of alternative tools to SimilarWeb and Alexa for website traffic analysis.
Achievements
- Compiled a comprehensive guide on using SimilarWeb and its alternatives for web traffic analysis.
- Developed a methodology for assessing news outlet credibility and bias.
Pending Tasks
- Further exploration of advanced features in alternative tools to SimilarWeb for deeper insights into web traffic and SEO metrics.
Evidence
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