The Los Angeles Times has developed a new feature in its content management system that helps make its websites and coverage more useful to readers. “We know that readers like lists, and in a place like Los Angeles, which is so spread out, the location of a place is really important to people,” said James Tyner, the product manager who spearheaded the initiative at The Times. “Our team is really looking at ways we can help our writers better tell stories, while also building products that can be reused in many different ways,” said Royce Martin, vice president of product for The Times. AdvertisementEarlier this year when the Food team decided to create a guide to help connect hungry Angelenos to a variety of takeout spots during the pandemic, Tyner said he continued to hone the Points of Interest feature and make it available to both The Times and San Diego Union-Tribune newsrooms. “We’re happy to report that it’s getting a lot of use,” he said.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 25, 2021 15:00 UTC