In this episode of the Paywall Podcast, sponsored by LeakyPaywall, Pete and Tyler discuss the various content restriction strategies for news and magazine publishers. The hosts discuss different phases of paywalls: hard paywalls, metered paywalls, and free registration.
The discussion include the benefits and challenges associated with each, using examples like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Salem Reporter. They also address common concerns such as making exceptions for certain content, how to increase email lists, and the importance of newsletters in converting free users to paid subscribers.
Lastly, the discussion concludes with insights on when it's appropriate to use hard paywalls based on brand strength and audience engagement.
What is Paywall Podcast - Subscription strategies for news and magazine publishers?
We discuss paywall strategies for content publishers. With over 800 news, magazine, and content publishers running our Leaky Paywall platform we have learned quite a bit about what works (and doesn't) in digital publishing. Join Pete and Tyler for a deep dive that will help you grow your paid audience.