So if you’re here, you are probably already sold on how important local news is. But where do you start if you want to take the plunge and create a new local news website for your community? There are a lot of resources out there and it can be
We talk a lot here about how online publishers can build a sustainable business around their content. With advertising revenue fading fast, it is up to publishers to build a cycle that converts readers into email subscribers and then eventually converts email subscribers into paying members. It goes without saying
One of the reasons that Epilocal exists is that increasingly it is up to the editors and publishers of local newspapers and digital news sites to figure out a new business model on their own. The traditional newspaper business model is a thing of the past and it isn'
Email is the way that you can connect directly with your readers without relying on Facebook or other social media tools. It is through this direct email connection that you are able to create loyal readers that come to you consistently, no matter what some algorithm or search engine thinks
So you’ve read all about how we need local and independent news more than ever and you’re convinced that we need more local news sites. Even better, you want to be a news entrepreneur and start a business around your own news website. Great! But how do you
Epilocal is all about providing practical, hands-on advice and digital tools to increase revenue for small online publishers and local media. And what better way to see the current state of online publishing than to dive in and see the nuts and bolts of a bunch of different local media