The tech stack
for
news publishers
Focus on content, not tech. We handle design, hosting, newsletters, and more so you can launch faster 🚀 and grow revenue right away.
PaywallProject is a fully managed WordPress paywall solution that simplifies subscription management, helping publishers grow audiences, increase newsletter signups, and convert readers into paying subscribers or donors—effortlessly.
Everything you need to launch, grow, and monetize
A modern stack for news publishers — simple to start, powerful as you scale.
Turnkey WordPress website
Fully hosted & managed. Turn it on, choose a design, add your branding, launch it.
Subscription system
Free registration, metered access, donations, and group subscriptions.
Newsletter system
Publish newsletters faster from WordPress. Supports automation and email sending.
Advertising system
Integrated ad placement and rotations on your site and in your newsletter.
Migration assistance
On Substack or Ghost? We’ll move your content and subscribers over for you.
Total control
Developer access. Use your Stripe account. Move your site to your own host anytime.
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What publishers are saying
“PaywallProject has been an essential partner for the all-digital Salem Reporter. Their fully managed setup means we have an expert and available team handling the technical side: hosting, updates, security. When we need support, they’re responsive and knowledgeable. And their counsel on growing our subscriber base has made a material difference in our revenue.”
Les Zaitz
Publisher, Salem Reporter · Oregon
“PaywallProject understands what independent publishers need. The fully managed tech means our team stays focused on the storytelling that matters to our community. Their support has remained incredibly responsive and reliable, and their help in growing our donor base has strengthened our ability to do the journalism Appalachia deserves.”
Dana Coester
Publisher, 100 Days in Appalachia · West Virginia
“A relief to have every technical aspect of our site covered. Finally, we can spend our time writing as our subscriber base grows.”
Gary Kopycinski
Publisher, News Park Forest · Illinois
“We couldn’t be more satisfied with the outstanding service provided for our organization’s digital needs. The hosting, updates, support, and overall customer care have been truly top-tier. Their reliability and responsiveness have allowed us to work efficiently and significantly strengthen our online presence.”
Francisco Pérez Alviárez
Publisher, Venezuela Inmortal · Venezuela
All software and hosting is included and fully managed by our team.
We work with a number of WordPress themes specifically designed for news publishers. You’ll have the option to choose from our preferred template options (no extra cost) or one that you’ve already selected. We’ll apply your branding to the theme and get your site up and running fast.
We partner with industry leading fully managed WordPress hosting provider BigScoots to offer proactive site monitoring every 60 seconds. If an issue is detected with your website, no matter the time of day, our hosting partner works to resolve the problem right away.
No, all aspects of your website/paywall are managed by PaywallProject. Need a highly custom feature or function? Our development team will provide a free estimate.
Yes, regardless of your current CMS, we can migrate your site into WordPress. Contact us for an estimate.
On average, it takes about 2 weeks or less.
Hear strategies to grow audience & revenue on the Paywall Podcast
Want to learn how to grow paid subscriptions? We recently hit our 75th episode — publishers say they always walk away with valuable insights on converting subscribers.
How many subscribers do you need to hit your goal?
Adjust your goal or price and see instantly how many subscribers you need.
You’ll need approximately
At $9.00/month each to reach $60,000/year after fees.
Ready to grow with
?
Book a demo today and see how you can boost subscribers, ads, and revenue with an all-in-one publishing stack.
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