About us
Sustainable recurring revenue for local news.
We build, host, and run websites for local news publishers, so their teams can focus on the news.
The team behind your site.
Founder
Tyler Channell
Tyler founded PaywallProject to help local news publishers build sustainable recurring revenue without drowning in tech headaches or marketing complexity. To date, Tyler and team have helped hundreds of local newsrooms build the recurring revenue they need to sustain local reporting in their communities.
Lead developer
Juan Machado
A seasoned WordPress expert with extensive experience in technical support, plugin development, and collaboration with top industry players like Elementor and LearnDash.
Software engineer
Riza Ardiyanto
A trusted WordPress support specialist with 4+ years of experience at companies like Hostinger, Visual Composer, and PublishPress.
Lead customer success
Kate Langshaw
A web developer with more than 25 years of experience in PHP. She now serves as Lead Customer Success, helping clients achieve seamless results with PaywallProject.
Advisor
Don Smith
The former Executive Director at the West Virginia Press Association, bringing more than 30 years of experience in the news publishing business.
The publishers we work with
What publishers say.
“Their counsel on growing our subscriber base has made a material difference in our revenue.”
Les Zaitz
Publisher, Salem Reporter
“The fully managed tech means our team stays focused on the storytelling that matters to our community.”
Dana Coester
Publisher, 100 Days in Appalachia
“The hosting service saves us money, streamlines our online subscription model, and absolutely sets the bar for the best tech support.”
Niki Turner
Publisher, Rio Blanco Herald Times
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