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.

Tyler Channell

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.

Juan Machado

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.

Riza Ardiyanto

Software engineer

Riza Ardiyanto

A trusted WordPress support specialist with 4+ years of experience at companies like Hostinger, Visual Composer, and PublishPress.

Kate Langshaw

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.

Don Smith

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

Salem Reporter
The Dominion Post
Itemlive
Chilkat Valley News
Upper East Site
The Eagle
Coconut Grove Spotlight
Key Biscayne Independent
The Morgan Messenger
100 Days in Appalachia

What publishers say.

Les Zaitz

“Their counsel on growing our subscriber base has made a material difference in our revenue.”

Les Zaitz
Publisher, Salem Reporter

Dana Coester

“The fully managed tech means our team stays focused on the storytelling that matters to our community.”

Dana Coester
Publisher, 100 Days in Appalachia

Niki Turner

“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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