Usually when I start a sentence with “Google has changed their rules,” I hear a lot of moans and groans. That’s because rule changes often mean loss of traffic and the need to correct course. Not in this case. The tech giant Read More
We all know the story of David versus Goliath. David, a lowly shepherd boy without any armor, battles the mighty gargantuan warrior, Goliath. It’s the classic underdog story. David wins by being nimble, staying out of striking distance of Goliath’s sword, and Read More
I recently came across a social media post that said: Amazon didn’t kill the retail industry, bad customer service did. Netflix didn’t kill Blockbuster, ridiculous late fees did. Uber didn’t kill the taxi business, limiting of number of taxis and fare control Read More
Nearly all digital publishers would agree: one of the key points of creating content online is to educate your audience and solve a reader’s problem. That’s why so much content monetization strategy starts with the question, “What problem are you solving for your audience?” Solving Read More
During the CEO Panel at the March 2018 Super Niche conference, Ted Williams, CEO of the Charlotte Agenda, mentioned that reader revenue is what “keeps [him] up at night.” Don’t toss and turn over this issue – protect your future by generating Read More
Have you noticed that every time you make a purchase from a clothing store or stay at a hotel, you get a follow-up email from the company asking you about your experience? If you have, you’re not alone. These companies were probably Read More
How much of your content is related to current events? How much is timeless? The most successful content strategy includes a mixture of timely news and “evergreen” informational articles with a long shelf life. Evergreen content stays relevant over time and accumulates Read More
Before you wind down for the holidays, make sure you answer these questions so you can hit the ground running in 2017. What is your “breakthrough experiment” for 2017? If you aren’t innovating with new products, you’re dying. 88% of Fortune 500 Read More
When publishers start charging for digital memberships, there is often an initial fear that traffic will plummet. Where you actually put the paywall barrier is an extremely important strategic decision. Leadership needs to balance various business objectives: advertising, affiliate marketing, lead acquisition, Read More
Research shows content creators leave over a billion dollars per year on the table by not offering digital membership programs. These membership programs include access to premium content and, potentially, other products, services, and benefits. The challenge is: you can’t just put Read More
