cinemablend.com
Since the invention of the World Wide Web, 90% of Americans have been consuming entertainment content either in traditional mediums such as newspapers and magazines or on digital platforms. Popular news websites are always striving to provide humorous content while still being informative. They are not solely focused on reporting news, but rather are constantly innovating the way we consume information.
CinemaBlend is a website which is very popular on the planet. It offers its visitors comprehensive information about everything entertainment, including movies, tv shows, videos, podcasts, reviews, and Superheroes.
What is CinemaBlend?
CinemaBlend is a popular site for entertainment that includes daily content. Recent reports show that it has become a hub for audiences seeking a wide variety of content. The success of the platform can be measured by the number of pageviews.
They do this because they want their audience to be engaged and informed.
CinemaBlend attracts a lot of unique visitors and page views every month. They take incredible effort to keep their audience invested, and they always succeed because their approach is audience-oriented. They don't gatekeep or judge any suggestion that comes their way. If readers want to know about something, you'll definitely get CinemaBlend's opinion and perspective on the subject. They do this because they want their audience to be engaged and informed.
History
CinemaBlend began its journey in Portland, Oregon in 2003. Over the course of less than two decades, the platform has become one of the hottest infotainment hubs on the planet. CinemaBlend has a team of 25 people with Mack Rawden - Vice President, Erika Leonard - Chief Operating Officer and Jessica Rawden - News Director being the key figures in the company. CinemaBlend's independent journalism allows it to keep diverse viewpoints and engage with its audience.
Why should you stream on CinemaBlend?
CinemaBlend is a website where people of all backgrounds can share their thoughts and ideas about entertainment. You'll find everything from the latest gossip to sequels to blockbuster movies on CinemaBlend.
Fresh Content
CinemaBlend keeps you updated on the latest happenings in the entertainment world. Everyday, you'll find a variety of content on movies, TV shows, reviews, streaming sites, and more. From hot topics to featured shows and recommendations, there's always something exciting related to entertainment history.
Movie Reviews
I completely distrust Rotten Tomatoes when it comes to movie reviews. I think their "Sticks and Stones" controversy discredited them a lot in the eyes of many people. On the other hand, I like IMDb a lot, and I usually rely on the reviews provided by experts. These reviews are detailed, and they capture every little nuance of the movie so that you can decide whether it's worth your time and money to watch it.
Streaming Information
The rise of streaming websites has led to businesses being created not just for themselves, but also for content websites that like to talk about streaming services. Under this section, you'll find numerous ways in which you can stream a particular content. People who rely on streaming services for their content aren't even aware of many titles available on the network. CinemaBlend helps them to discover existing content and learn more about the titles they've already watched.
Video Content
Video content is available on the website that allows you to watch highlights, news, gossip, and other stories surrounding celebrities, movies or tv. Some people prefer to read articles and spend time watching videos on this website or on CinemaBlend's YouTube channel. Apart from general content, there are exclusive interviews and concept videos that are loved by the audience from around the world.
Amazing Interface
I really like the layout and user interface of CinemaBlend. It's very user-friendly - browsing and navigating around the website is seamless.
Design
CinemaBlend uses the popular black and yellow color combination seen on many news websites. I've seen a similar color combination on one of the UK's most-read websites - Joe.co.uk. The only difference is that the thickness and usage of fonts and colors are more minimal on CinemaBlend.
Header
The header section of CinemaBlend has many options - Movies, TV, Heroes, Upcoming, Reviews, To 3D, Videos, Podcasts, Streaming, Newsletter and Star Wars. On the right side of the screen are icons for social media - YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Flipboard. There is also a search bar on the right corner.
Hero Section
It's sad to see a leaderboard banner ad right in the hero section. I've expressed my displeasure towards this advertisement approach because it neglects user experience. Apart from the ad, you'll find the most recent column on the left, news at the center, and the trending column on the right. Each of these sections has 4-5 news stories which you can read. The center stage is given to the most important content piece. For instance, at the time of writing, "The 2020 Best Picture Nominees Ranked, According to CinemaBlend" was at the center of this website.
Body
The body section on this website has a pure news layout with various subsections. You can find 2020 Oscars coverage as its early February, and as you scroll down, you'll find dozens of trending news followed by the video section. On the left, you'll find a big window whereas towards the right you have a playlist of videos that you can scroll using the sidebar. If you move further, there's the latest reviews section which covers all the recent releases. Followed by that, you have the movies section and podcasts which you can stream on the platform itself.
Footer
The footer sections has four different columns- Key Links, Categories, Information, and Connect. Under Key Links, you'll find options such as 2020 New Movie Releases, 2020 Netflix releases, 2020 TV and streaming premiere, MCU Gateway and DCEU Gateway. Under categories you'll find options that are similar to the ones in the header section. Under the information tab you can access ?About Us?, ?FAQ?, ?Privacy Policy?, ?Jobs? and ?Contact?. Finally under Connect you'll find links to all the social media platforms.
Inner Pages
To access the inner pages, you'll need to click on any of the categories. Once there, you will land on a specific page with news and content related to that niche. The inner pages similar to the homepage have a banner ad at the top and a small 336Ã280 banner on the right. As you scroll further, you'll find more banner ads along with numerous other sections.
Content
CinemaBlend is constantly updating its content. This means that you will find dozens of news and featured stories every day. Whether you click on the movies section or reviews section, you will always have access to fresh content. Whereas Heavy.com covers a wide range of topics, CinemaBlend purely focuses on Entertainment. So if you're looking for up-to-date information on movie and TV reviews, be sure to check out CinemaBlend!
I love their reviews, podcasts, and concept posts. For example, ??9 Shows you should stream if you like Star Wars? the Mandalorian. Such titles help the users to expand their horizons and think farther than what's being shown on mainstream media. Other than that, you can find cast details, trailers, and more.
Desktop/Mobile experience
I like the user interface of CinemaBlend. I checked the website on my laptop and my Google Pixel 3a and I didn't face any nagging issues. Apart from the well-placed ads, there aren't specific downsides to this platform. It provides a respectable browsing experience with quick page loads. Even navigating the website is smooth, and video content plays without any lag or buffering.
Plans & Pricing
CinemaBlend is a free website where you can read content without any subscriptions or donations.
Suggestions I have for CinemaBlend
Though CinemaBlend is already a great website, it could use some improvement. Including sliders on the homepage would make the page more appealing, and the homepage being the most visited page needs to provide that "out-of-the-box" experience. I feel that the developers can pull it off quickly, so look forward to it!
Conclusion
It's a great way to spend your weekend.
If you love entertainment news, gossip, and fantasy content, you should definitely check out CinemaBlend. It provides the best entertainment content in the US - from videos to podcasts. Everything is fresh and feels original. It's a great way to spend your weekend.