GMU Pop Culture Journalism

Website Response: Justin Bieber Zone

Justin Bieber Zone is a 100% fan-run site.  This page features everything Justin Bieber; From an extensive bio, Bieber facts, photos, concert tickets, lyrics, and much more.

For serious Bieber fans, this site basically has it all.  It is updated on a daily basis with all the news and gossip surrounding Justin.

One great feature on the site is the ChatZone.  It is absolutely hilarious and I highly recommend checking it out.  It’s a chat room where crazed Bieber fans can connect and talk about their love for JB.  There are rules to the chat room that are: No Justin Bieber haters, no cursing, no trolling, no spamming, no advertising.  Some of the chat messages I saw were, “I SCREAM FOR BIEBER!!!” and “WHO LUVZ JB??!??!?!”

Another awesome feature is the video section.  There is well over 50 pages worth of videos that include everything from Justin’s music videos to Justin eating a sandwich.  This is a great feature for fans because although pictures are nice, videos make you feel more connected to the celebrity.  They want to see the Biebs in action!

A down side to the website is that it’s pretty cluttered.  There’s a lot of tacky, flashing advertisements on every page such as “Cartoonize Yourself!” and “Are people going back to school with grants” (which, for the record, does not meet its’ target audience at all).  I’ve noticed that there are also a lot of grammatical errors on the website, which JB fans may not mind or notice, but it bothered me.

If I were to pitch ideas of articles for me  to write for the website, I would first ask to write an article about Justin Bieber’s hair: how long does it take him to do his hair each morning? Does he blow dry it? How does it stay so perfect all the time?  And of course, I’d link the article to a video of Justin’s most memorable hair flips.

Another idea I would pitch is an article all about Justin Bieber’s style.  Many fans love JB’s signature look: his hats, semi-tight jeans, and button down shirts.  This article would dissect Justin’s style from head to toe and show fans how they can get the look for less.

Lastly, I would pitch an idea for the guide to becoming Justin Bieber’s perfect girlfriend.  It’s every Bieber fan’s dream come true!  This article would talk about everything and anything Justin has ever mentioned about what he likes in a girl, helping fans to become his true love.