Here's why the article is popular:1) It's unbelievable, but real: I'm not a zoologist, but I'd have to say there's probably not too many animals on the planet with transparent heads. Animal pictures generally work well on Digg, from dogs making funny faces to cats sleeping on top of each other; but showing people a creature they've never seen, or probably even thought of before, is sure to generate that "wow-I've-got-to-pass-this-on-to-others" factor.
2) Pictures: I can't stress this point enough: Digg loves pictures. It's so much easier to look at something than it is to read about something. And this article uses clear, semi-high-resolution images, as opposed to muddled, grainy, underwater-cam photos -- which certainly would not have not generated as much Digg-buzz as the post has now.
Really cool article, i would agree that pictures are a key to success on digg.
ReplyDeleteThe picture is really interesting and its kind of unbelievable but it does make you want to pass it on to everyone you know
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