Comments on: AOL's DigitalCity goes after Gawker crowd

Taking the name of a dial-up-era AOL brand, the new blog aims for "a local slant, but global appeal." Unfortunately, it doesn't quite work, at least not yet.

[svk1069]

I don't get the site either. It really doesn't seem to have much focus.

As a resident of Phoenix (versus NY or LA), it holds no appeal for me what-so-ever.

[Fletch_Digital-City]

Thanks for the review, Caroline.

Even though you missed the point -- we're not seeking the Gawker crowd, we're not a celebrity gossip site, we do have a focus -- it feels good to see that our brand new site matters enough for CNET News to review.

As your blog post points out, our focus is on local entertainment news and lifestyle which, while we realize is a broad area of interest, is more focused than let's say a Manhattan-centric media site covering Palin in a swimsuit or celebrity D.U.I. busts in Los Angeles. Save for the occasional op/ed piece, our coverage of Palin is in the context of the growing popularity of debate watching parties and where one might be able to watch the VP debate in public, while having a beer.

If the initial metrics in our short existence is any indication of the desire for this content, then I'd say we're on the right path. I'm excited to see where this goes as we grow the site and network and I'll be sure to keep you in the loop.

Thanks again. I appreciate your comments.

Cheers,
Fletch
Digital City
http://www.digitalcity.com/

[benjaminstraight]

Don't understand

[livecrunch]

How can Digital City go after Gawker crowd they don't even have 100.000 visitors per month. That's like me saying going after Cnet or News.com lol

yep me so livecruchy ;)