Summary and Popularity of Site
The Telegraph newspaper is considered to be one of the elite newspapers in the UK. This site opens the vast world of online information to its legion of readers. It is ranked in the top 300 most visited sites in the world and is inside the top 25 most viewed pages in the UK*.
Site Design
Somehow, the finance page manages to cram an extraordinary amount of stories into view and still look orderly. Every sub section is listed towards the bottom of the page and each has five top story headlines on display. Above this are the main stories of the day with comments and blogs from the Telegraph’s writing team which consist of eminent journalists and public figures. The figures for the FTSE are available on the right hand site and are constantly updated.
The Telegraph caters for a wide readership in its printed form and its online version is no different. The focus shifts from the general population with personal finance information such as pensions to dedicated business sections for entrepreneurs. They have even tapped into the sports fan market with a clever story on which companies will benefit most from the upcoming World Cup and which shares you should buy.
Content
The general public will benefit from the information about how the budget will affect the country as well as tips on mortgages and saving money. In the pensions section, there are numerous stories about how the budget has left everyone to fend for themselves. There is also an interesting story about political leaders canvassing for votes by saying older people are not a burden on the economy. One will hope that they will do all they can to help the nation’s elderly.
Positives and Summary
The articles relating to pensions and personal finance are short, well written and informative. The site is everything that anyone interested in personal finance needs and more. If you have plenty of spare time on your hands, then reading the information contained within the site could save you money down the line.
