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It’s time to identify the articles that convert your new free and paid subscribers. By digging into this single metric, you can quickly learn more about what readers actually value and will pay for.
In this webinar Lesley Sim from Newsletter Glue provides newsletter tactics to help publishers that use WordPress succeed.
Pete and Tyler from Leaky Paywall and the Paywall Project reviewed the Relevant Magazine website independently, coming up with three things that could help build paid subscriptions.
Flipbooks (or e-editions) were an early development in field of digital publications. It was a logical step: they were a perfect replica of the print magazine, right down to the flipping pages (and sound effect).
As the digital world has advanced, flipbooks have fallen out of favor for many good reasons. But that doesn’t mean that they are completely obsolete.
We received a question from Flyer Magazine on how best to handle subscriber retention emails. After reviewing the website, the video below turned into a retention and new subscriber generation session.
Tyler Channel and I talk about trends that we have seen put into action as well as what publishers said they were planning on in 2023. This episode turned into a ‘recommended major themes’ discussion… actions that you should consider adopting this year.
Want to improve the growth of your paid subscriptions? Pete from Leaky Paywall just reviewed the local news site AndoverMAnews.com.
As a publisher, it’s important to have a newsletter to drive your visitors back to your website. However, you need the ability to target your readers in a nice way. You have two types of readers: free and paid. If you have a one-size-fits-all newsletter, you don’t have the ability to message in a really […]
Introducing Leaky Paywall Insights With our new Insights from Leaky Paywall, you can now easily track which articles are generating the most paying subscribers and free registrations. This powerful tool gives you visibility into reader habits, allowing you to identify which types of content are resonating with audiences and driving conversions. If a certain type […]
Paywall Podcast E30: Publishers often redesign their sites and add features without considering how these changes will affect the user experience. As a result, many websites are difficult to navigate and use, causing frustration for readers who just want a smooth content experience. Step back to take a look at what you are actually doing to the reader experience.
It’s time to consider adding revenue streams. Check out these new tactics that are actually working for our publishers.
In Episode 31 of the Paywall Podcast, Pete and Tyler discuss how to quickly update your existing newsletter into a value-add for your paid subscribers. It’s easy and you already have everything you need to make it happen and automate the workflow. Get our free guide for publishers: The Subscription Accelerator™ guide Name Email(Required) PhoneThis […]
If you’re a magazine publisher, you know that recurring revenue is key to sustaining your business. And while there are many ways to build recurring revenue, Catch Magazine has found a platform that makes it easy and streamlined. In this article, we’ll show you how Catch Magazine moved from PayPal to Stripe to create a […]
Don’t let your paywall drive potential subscribers away If you are a publisher thinking your paywall is an annoyance on your website then we suggest it simply is not implemented correctly. Join Pete and Tyler in a discussion on how your subscription system should actually be improving the relationship between you and your readers… with […]
Why use Paywall software? Monetizing your digital publication requires a crucial decision: Should I set up a paywall? Most publishers find that their digital ad revenues are trending downward and are looking to replace and build revenue with paid subscription access. Monetizing your content changes your approach online as you now have the ability to […]
Don’t be afraid of the paywall. Pete and Tyler will tell you why the long terms gains to traffic, readership, and revenue are worth it.
Password sharing doesn’t have to be a publisher’s worst nightmare. You have a few options to turn paywall dodging into revenue.
Pete answers a publisher question on improving the performance of their sign-up page to increase paid subscription sales.
Pete walks through a few actual publications, offering advice on how to find and phrase your best member benefits to sell more paid subscriptions.
Pete and Tyler discuss how they would build a viable local news publication in the digital age, with practical tips and tactics.
Weigh the pros and cons of subscriptions v. donations as revenue models for local publishers in a continuing conversation with Pete and Tyler Channell.
Tyler Channel has a long history of helping small, local news publishers survive and thrive in the new digital world. The head of the Paywall Project and also head of Success here at Leaky Paywall, Tyler sat down with Pete to offer his wisdom on how local news publishers can succeed in the digital era, including two major success stories and a load of good tips.
Selling an ad-free subscription has given Swedish publisher Samnytt a significant boost in revenue.
Let’s answer the question: What should I set my paywall meter to? In other words, how many free articles should I give away before prompting a visitor to pay for a subscription? This is a question we get all the time from both news and magazine publishers. In this video you will learn: Or… read […]
Successful paywall strategies for publishers This interview was originally posted on Nearview Media. Eric and Pete dive deep into free registrations and paid subscription strategies. Make sure you check out Eric’s High Value Publishing podcast (where this interview is also published). A little bit about Eric: “For the past 28 years, I’ve worked with hundreds […]
Learn two ways to target and promote paid subscriptions to your free registered users
Transcript: Welcome to episode 22 of the paywall podcast. I’m Pete I’m here with Jeremy and Tyler, and we are going to talk today about one very powerful idea: How to monetize your free registration level with a paid sponsorship. If you have a free registration or you’re considering setting up a free registration level […]
Get the rundown on boosting your revenue with the simple pricing of yours publication’s digital subscription, in this five minute video.
Get the rundown on why an email newsletter is important to your paid subscriptions and a tour of a successful newsletter, in under 3 minutes.
In this MACMA webinar, Pete offers a deep dive on digital subscription revenue, with a template for success based on best practices and publisher examples.
Invest 6 minutes to learn the most important step in growing your paid subscriber base. We have implemented this strategy throughout our publisher base and the results are impressive. You will learn how to: Grow your email list Convert paying subscribers See a successful publication’s approach Watch now: Lightly edited transcript: What I’m going to […]
Adding a family plan increases your revenue options by offering readers a compelling alternative to password sharing.
This month’s update brings you a few quick updates just to make your life (and subscriptions) easier, as well as a new product preview.
Paywall Optimizer is a visual walkthrough of your subscription funnel, identifying issues and offering easy tactics for improvement.
This month, we have easy tactics for improving your subscription funnel, publisher success stories, updates for developers, and more.
Wilderness Living has built a slick, modern website with a strong, consistent user experience using no Big Tech providers.
This month, we go in depth on creating a user experience that converts casual readers to paid subscriptions, along with a few other tips.
Customer service is a major overhead expense that can be reduced by creating a dynamic menu.
Step Three of the Subscription Accelerator™ Framework To recap, the Subscription Accelerator™ is our formula for revving up your paid subscriptions and, with them, your revenue (full video recording available below). Step one is collecting registered readers, by offering free but limited access to your casual and semi-casual visitors. Step two is sending your newsletter of […]
This month we have a deep dive how your email newsletter can grow paid subscriptions, along with tips and tools for your reader experience.
Step Two of the Subscription Accelerator™ Framework Is your email newsletter your #2 source of subscription revenue? Today we will cover the importance of your email newsletter. It is the number two step in the Subscription Accelerator™ framework. Please note this is a lightly edited transcript from the following video: Opportunities The first thing I […]
A framework for how publishers can grow subscriptions: from email registrations and free levels to increased traffic and paying subscribers. (Video and transcript)
When it comes to creating a subscription/membership system in WordPress, there are dozens of options available. Here at Zeen101, we are laser-focused on serving news and magazine publishers. Our Leaky Paywall product is more than your typical WordPress plugin. It’s an enterprise purpose-built solution designed to accelerate your paid subscriptions Let’s dive into specifics that […]
This month we have news on Leaky Paywall security updates, a way to fine-tune your meter, and successful examples from our publishers.
When it comes to creating a subscription/membership system in WordPress, there’s no shortage of plugins out there. Here at Zeen101, we are laser-focused on serving news and magazine publishers. Our Leaky Paywall product is more than your typical WordPress plugin. It’s an enterprise purpose-built solution designed to accelerate your paid subscriptions Let’s dive into specifics […]
The Texan has created an example of the perfect subscription page, with great cards, good benefits, and a compelling layou
When it comes to gating access to content, there’s no shortage of plugins out there designed to help make it happen. Here at Zeen101, we are laser-focused on serving news and magazine publishers. Our Leaky Paywall product is more than your typical WordPress plugin. It’s an enterprise purpose-built solution designed to accelerate your paid subscriptions. […]
IssueM can help local, real-time news publishers create quick-loading e-editions without cluttering their workflow.