Want to know the secret to building a successful niche job board? All of the elements that publishers spend time and money on while building their jobs boards — web design, search engine optimization, and monetization strategies, to name just a few — are far less important than the quality of the job listings on…
Digital publishers monetize their directories in all different ways, but no strategy delivers as much bang for the buck as selling directory sponsorships. In order to generate a profit through paid listings and display advertising, digital publishers must successfully sell their services to dozens or hundreds of businesses. With directory sponsorships, that level of widespread…
How well a job board works, and how much revenue a digital publisher can generate from it, is directly tied to the job board system the publisher chooses. Creating and managing an online board job board doesn’t have to be overly complicated or difficult, so long as the system itself is designed to integrate with…
Business directories can be lucrative for digital publishers. In addition to generating revenue, a business directory also increases website traffic and user engagement. The majority of publishers are undervaluing their online business directories, failing to leverage what could be a key asset in their digital portfolios. The truth is, a robust business directory is likely…
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Community calendars consistently rank as one of the most requested features on digital news websites, but the benefits aren’t exclusively for readers. The savvy digital publisher can generate revenue from a community calendar by charging local businesses to submit their events. Consider the community calendar on a local newspaper or city magazine’s website. You could…
Help wanted ads in print newspapers feel like a relic of the past, but there’s still money to be made from publishing ads for job opportunities. Digital publishers are finding that by launching local job boards, they can position themselves as authorities in their markets and also generate new streams of sustainable revenue. Niche publishers,…
For years, business listings and “Best Of” lists have been an undervalued component of most city and regional publishing websites. However, with the right ad sales strategies and self-serve checkout tools in place, digital publishers are now finding that it is possible to generate revenue from online directories in a way that’s both passive and…
“Top Doctors” lists provide a valuable service to readers of city and regional magazines, helping them research the most qualified health professionals in their communities. But these lists are more than just a resource for patients. Increasingly, publishers are finding smarter ways to monetize “Top Doctors” lists, creating powerful new opportunities for revenue diversification in…
How do readers feel about local news outlets in their own communities, what makes them want to engage, and why do they prefer certain digital publications to others? To answer these questions, and gain a better understanding of how local news organizations can be more transparent with readers, the Center for Media Engagement at the…