The Guardian’s senior editor Andrew Sparrow shared a series of live‑blogging best practices in a new article on Press Gazette, underscoring how the newspaper now draws 15% of its total page views from live blogs. The post was published on Press Gazette’s website on [date not specified].
Sparrow’s piece outlines practical tips for publishers looking to replicate the Guardian’s success, noting the platform’s significant share of traffic that comes from real‑time content streams. According to Press Gazette, the Guardian’s live blogs represent a substantial portion of its overall readership, a statistic that the article uses to illustrate the format’s impact.
Live blogging has become an essential tool for news organisations seeking to engage audiences with timely updates. The Guardian’s performance serves as a benchmark for other publishers aiming to boost online engagement.