I chose to analyze both Pittsburgh Post Gazzette and the Star Ledger (NJ).  I am comparing and contrasting the two and making note as to why I did not like either of them too much.  Both were VERY plain and dull.  Lack of color, especially on the main page where I feel that it matters most! 

My initial response to both sites where that Pittsburgh Post Gazzette is mpre presentable.  I liked  the latest local news coveraged up top where you can scroll down to exactly what you want to view.   There is only one picture on the front page and pretty much no color other than that on the page except for the weather. I was impressed with the multimedia section that Pittsburgh had; they had a large index of articles, especially sports.  I was surprised when I saw that they had podcasts as an option because very few had that option.  Overall, a dull site, but great multimedia with podcasts. 

 The Star Ledger, looks as though I was re-directed to a false advertising site.  You have to put your zip code, birthdate and gender in before you can even be fully directed to the correct site, which discouraged me from even continuing on to the site.  I was shocked that this was a website for a newspaper, like the Pittsburgh paper, it was very unprofessional.  I did however, enjoy the many photos with color on the page under entertainment.  I also thought that this was a great social site with forums and blogs.  I will have to say that I did like this site better out of the two.  I did not see any podcasts, but their multimedia section was also extensive.  Overall, both newsites were okay and after this being my second blog on newsites, I am beginning to wonder if newsites are not allowed to have color and spunk and must keep in plain and simple?