Online newspapers achieved double-digit growth rates

While paper newspapers are trying to retain readers, online newspapers have achieved double-digit growth rates.

The number of regular online newspaper readers in January increased by 21% compared to December 2005. Also during this period, the number of visitors to newspapers on the Internet also reached a record increase of 43%.

According to the American Journalism Association, in November 2005, there were 55 million users - or 1 out of 3 Internet users - often accessing a web page.

Along with that, the number of young people who have access to websites also increased significantly. Specifically, by the end of 2005, the number of people aged 25-34 often visited websites increased by 14% while the number of people aged 18-24 years old only increased by 9%. .

These are the figures extracted from the 2006 Press Readers Database published by the American Press Association.

' This database once again shows the great achievements that the journalism industry has been gaining and the strongest in the power of electronic newspapers, thanks to the Internet that newspapers have come to many. More readers , 'said the American Press Association president.

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