Two critical PHP flaws put every WordPress site at risk in October. Sites hosted by PaywallProject were shielded before a fix existed and patched the same day. Publishers had nothing to do.
For most newspapers, dealing with public notices is a manual, offline process: an emailed PDF, a mailed check that has to clear before anything gets typeset, followed up by an affidavit among other requirements. Getting that process online has always…
Most newspaper website redesigns fail before they launch. Not because the design is bad. But because the publisher is solving the wrong problem. They hire a designer, pick a theme, and spend three months obsessing over font choices and color…
Google just had a record quarter. Alphabet’s yearly revenue crossed $400 billion for the first time, and search revenue grew 17% in the quarter. The company says AI is driving an “expansionary moment” for Search. For publishers, it’s the opposite.…
Your email list may be worth more than your paid subscriptions. Even if a subscriber never upgrades to a paid plan, their presence on your newsletter list creates real, monetizable value. Local businesses will pay premium rates to reach 20,000…
Publishers stuck on legacy CMS platforms face a difficult choice: stay with systems that limit growth or undertake the daunting process of migrating years of content to a modern platform. The good news is that migration no longer requires months…
Setting up your newsletter correctly could be the most important thing you do for your publication this year. With the right framework, you can turn casual readers into loyal subscribers and paying members. The key lies in understanding the three…
Newsletter automation is the secret weapon for converting free readers into paid subscribers. Learn how local news publishers are increasing revenue while saving time with automated newsletter workflows, segmentation strategies, and smart content recycling. If you’re a news publisher struggling…
Launching a paywall for your local news site is easier than ever. With tools like PaywallProject, publishers can quickly spin up a subscription-ready site, capture reader revenue, and stay focused on producing great journalism. Why a Paywall Matters Local news…
Why migrate to WordPress? Migrating from Blox CMS to WordPress can offer several advantages depending on your specific needs and goals. Here are four reasons why such a migration might be beneficial: In conclusion, migrating from Blox CMS to WordPress…