I recently came around a blog network or a blog publication company which has one of the most famous blogs in the blogging world. I am writing this post for newbies that how can blogging be taken as a profession and a mighty Internet business.The understated network is just one of the networks from many.I am huge fan of gawker media.
This publication company is none other than Gawker Media which has a blog network of 15 most famous of blogs.There blogs write about things from most general to most niche based fields.Gawker media has a readership of more than 30 million monthly uniques.
Its blog network includes the following blogs:
- Gawker
Gawker dishes the most current and cutting New York media and culture gossip on the web. The site has become essential reading for those who want hypocrisy debunked and faux-sincerity exposed, all with a healthy dose of snark. Today, Gawker’s readership and relevancy has expanded well beyond the confines of New York.
Readership above 210k. -
Defamer
Defamer is a users guide to the ins and outs of “The Industryâ€, all of its hilarity and hyperbole, its dish and disaster. Its readership consists of some of the most influential men and women in the biz, as well as the up-comers who are poised to dethrone them.
Readership:Above 173k. readers. - Jezebel
Jezebel is celebrity, fashion, and sex blog. The witty, informative tone draws a readership that is intelligent and sophisticated, but still willing to get down and dirty. Jezebel does what those women’s monthlies only wish they could.
Readership above 8k. -
Gizmodo
Gizmodo is dedicated to gadgets, gizmos, and cutting-edge consumer electronics. Its tech-hungry audience stops by frequently to check out the newest products and recommendations for laptops, cell phones, PDAs, digital cameras, home entertainment, and other shiny new toys. It is widely viewed as an authority in tech media, Gizmodo publishes breaking news and reviews 60 times per weekday.
Readership > 479.5k. - Lifehacker
Lifehacker is about life-altering tips and tricks for managing your life. Its readers are avid consumers of software programs, hardware gadgets, and “life hacks†that make their days more efficient, whether at work or at home. Updated over 24 times per weekday, Lifehacker is a bustling, authoritative hub for both pupils and professionals of productivity.
Readership > 592.8k -
Jalopnik
Jalopnik is for the gearhead with an eye toward the future. The site covers all the latest developments in the automotive industry and provides comprehensive reviews of the newest models. Jalopnik’s readers are brand-conscious and brand-hungry, always waiting for the next hot thing to drive their way.
Readership > 155k -
Kotaku
Kotaku is the ultimate gaming blog, with in-depth news coverage, reviews, and expert analyses. Its readers are pop junkies who have chosen video games as their media of choice, and Kotaku satisfies their hunger, while documenting the industry’s ever-increasing presence in television, film, and beyond. Churning out video game news over 50 times per day, Kotaku constantly accelerates the velocity of the hyper fast gaming world.
Readership > 63k. -
Fleshbot
Fleshbot is the one-stop spot for the “adult content†enthusiast. With its comprehensive and witty coverage of all the porn world has to offer, the site attracts readers who want a fine-tuned filter for their filth. Fleshbot covers both the straight and gay scenes, making the site truly the best of all flesh.
It has a readership above 14k. -
Valleywag
Valleywag is the definitive source for sex, greed, and hypocrisy in Silicon Valley. Its readers run the gamut from Internet CEOs to aspiring entrepreneurs, all hoping to catch the edge that makes them the next Steve Jobs. In an industry where things can change by the hour, Valleywag is a must-read for those with that microchip gleam in their eyes.
Readership > 49k. -
Wonkette
Wonkette is compulsory reading for D.C. insiders, political junkies, and those looking for a little humor with their news. Its readers are smart and connected.
Readership > 149.5k -
Idolator
Idolator is for music lovers, by music lovers. It is dedicated to bringing its readers great music, from great artists (and to holding off on the backlash for at least three months.) Idolator readers are savvy and in-the-know, but always on the lookout for that next big thing.
Readership > 20k -
Gridskipper
With its comprehensive maps detailing what to do, see, and eat in the world’s premiere cities, Gridskipper is an invaluable tool for those savvy travelers with the means and motivation to embark on their next great urban adventure.
Readership > 8k -
Deadspin
Deadspin is for the sports enthusiast with a heart for the game, but a mind beyond the field. Deadspin documents the sporting life and its myriad personalities, exposing the juicy (and juicing) scandals and debunking the hero myths, while still keeping its eye on the ball.
Readership >147.5k -
Consumerist
The Consumerist highlights the persistent, shameless boners of modern consumerism — and the latest hot deals, discounts, and freebies around. It’s readership avows to never get scammed and stops by multiple times per day to feed its its addiction.
It has readership of 40k above. -
Io9
io9 is strung out on Sci-Fi. Part adoring fan and part discerning critic, the site appeals to both the hardcore obsessive and the generally curious. An ideal platform for many tech and entertainment brands, io9 bridges the gap between gawking and geeking out.
Readership >12.5k
Gawker media has a group of more than 3-4 editors for each of its blogs.
There are around 130 people earning their income from Gawker Media – they keep track of each other through a Facebook group.
Gawker Media yearly revenue of over $12m.(approx.)
We look forward to more of such specialized and niche attached blogs in future.
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