We’ve been writing about the pricing of website and digital and print magazine subscriptions a lot lately, which has lead us to dig up some intriguing themes. Of course, the
Publishing acquisitions provide a barometer for the robustness of the digital magazine business, and a recent report highlights how emerging areas are gaining ground on more traditional media M&A activity
“Imagine a world in which advertisers can seamlessly serve data-driven ads to the right user at the right time across channels and devices,” writes LiveRail Head of Client Services, Vijay
Mobile app publishers are always craving the latest and greatest data to aid in their tech and targeting efforts. Establishing best practices to consistently monetize mobile is one of the
Some of the most successful publishers let their users generate more than 99 percent of their content. The publishers who can do this become masters at building communities that draw
Mobile programmatic is the next frontier for publishers looking to generate digital ad revenue, and some believe it could finally give digital magazines the opening they need to establish a
One game we used to play at every Mequoda staff meeting, was to look at some of the top publisher websites and play "find the email signup form." People.com was
We've covered the question "What is native advertising?" several times, stressing that it's not a new component of publishing revenue, but rather a fresh take on advertorial for the digital
If it seems like everybody has a digital magazine, that's because they do. If you're a publisher and reading this, then I'm guessing you're not quite "everyone" yet, but you're
Publisher data is a broad term, but executives and sales staff know that they want more of it to develop long-term strategies for their content. But what happens when your
A few years ago we co-hosted a webinar with Bruce Elder, when he was the Principal at ghSMART & Company. Bruce gave our readers a ton of advice during this
Paywalls for online content are a work in progress, as publishers perfect the strategy with tiers, bundles, memberships, and other tactics. But there's no question that they have a place
Over the past few months, we’ve been strongly encouraging our clients upgrade their Haven Nexus Systems.
Haven Nexus CXMS is a state-of-the-art SaaS tool built, owned and maintained by Mequoda to
Social media publishing tools are proliferate, and often the options are overwhelming. Do you ever wonder how the best in the business appropriate their social efforts? Which platforms they lean
Mitigate spam complaints by finding out who's putting you in the junkbox
An email feedback loop (FBL) is a service that many ISPs will provide to companies who send bulk mailings.
If you're an ad publisher and rely solely on that revenue for your company's future, blocking software is a disturbing development indeed. While it's not yet at crisis levels, it's
Digital magazines come in all shapes and sizes. We recommend web magazines, because they adapts to any device, even tablets. But a digital magazine app is most native to tablet
A few months back, we wondered whether Google digital advertising is unstoppable. Now, the question becomes whether the Google publishing juggernaut is poised to ultimately make the company even more
We're starting the week off with a healthy dose of digital publishing news from both sides of the Atlantic: mergers & acquisitions, platform considerations, and personnel moves. We monitor industry
Have you started the venture on your next great website design? Maybe your original design was pretty great when you launched, but it's been a few years now and it's
Mobile content strategy is wide open these days, as publishers strive to make the right moves toward monetizing a burgeoning medium and avoid blowing a golden opportunity. But mastering mobile
Want to increase the click-through rates on your email newsletters? I'll give you a couple hints: the first is to start using snippets of your content, and linking back to
A couple of tips for enhancing your social media strategy with Twitter lists
One of the most-used features of Twitter is the Twitter list; except sometimes people forget that they're even
If you've solved cross-device advertising, you probably don't need to be visiting the Mequoda website for free advice. If you're still experimenting and developing solutions, join the club: Even the
Generation Y, the millennials, were born in a hugely broad span of time for a "generation," which is between 1977 and 2001.
Depending on the pundits you read, those years may
Adobe publishing is a pricey option for publishers, but many believe the company's products are worth every penny. While we proudly partner with Mag+ and direct our niche Mequoda Members
Mobile magazines face cascading challenges when it comes to monetization. User behavior, tech headaches, newsstand confusion, and advertising demands can complicate the implementation of a platform that – regardless of
Now that we’re 5+ years into the advent of the iPad and responsive website design has penetrated to a point where it's now a must-have for Google-friendly sites, it’s become
Reader engagement is a key metric important to all publishers. Time spent, pages per visit and return visits are all numbers that every online publisher should hold near and dear.
The
Is a mobile-first strategy a must for publishers at this point? The short answer is yes, but how should you execute it? Read our analysis of mobile-first strategy in the
When you think of the term "email analytics" there are two metrics you probably think of first: open rate and click rate.
If those are the only two you can think
Online content strategy can be navigated only when you're equipped with the right data analytics. Throwing an article up and calling it a day doesn't do it anymore. Luckily, publishers
Place yourself in the shoes of someone with vision issues: you are at the age where you're kind of set in your ways, yet haven't completely lost the will to
If you're a publisher, video must at least be on the periphery of your strategy, inching closer and closer to a prime position in your business approach. While you might
Did your search traffic drop this month? Even the most respected publishers I know saw a little kick from the recent Phantom update, which hones in, as usual, on high-quality
Content that doesn't deeply consider audience is a waste of time and money. It's no coincidence that the majority of Mequoda Members are niche publishers: The model allows you to
There's a lot to learn in Google Analytics, but unless you're a business analyst or marketing manager, you probably don't need to know all of them.
However, one set of metrics
Perhaps it was inevitable, but the end of Apple Newsstand – long involved in a love-hate relationship with cross-device publishing – was still an occasion for reflection and wondering what
Most publishers have three basic sets of online analytics to look at: website, email and social media. There are smaller buckets that fit into each category, but for the most
Repurposing content is a core tenet of the Mequoda Method, but we can't take credit for inventing the tactic. Rather, any publishers worth their salt – whether print or digital
I recently talked to a publisher who, up until recently, almost never promoted his magazine. But he didn't realize it. He has a Portal with free content, a magazine website
Developing a content distribution strategy that goes beyond print and desktop is no longer a luxury – it's a requirement if you want to stand any chance at sustained success.
There is no panacea for digital magazines attempting to break through, no one digital publishing solution to rule all others and send your revenues skyrocketing (unless you count Mequoda as
Most publishers today approach the idea of digital magazines with hesitation, lacking background or experience to guide them in this wholly new enterprise.
Our brand new Digital Magazine Publishing handbook, however,
Earlier this week, we relayed news of tech network Purch's Series C grab of $135 million, fueled largely by its prowess in mixing content and commerce. Purch's success is a
The one thing publishers complain about when it comes to Twitter is that it doesn't generate a ton of revenue for them.
And the one thing publishers forget to do on
The days of starting a magazine, sitting back, and watching the revenue roll in are over. Publishers must be vigilant in monitoring industry trends, establishing best practices, and monetizing content
