Engagement matters, whether your publishing model centers around display advertising, subscription revenue, or some combination of the two. One of the most sure-fire ways to build engagement is by adding a comments section to your website. News publishers, online magazine publishers, and niche blog publishers can all benefit from having an active comments section. That’s…
Print newspapers have letters to the editor, and digital publications have comments sections. Having a comments section is a sure-fire way to boost reader engagement and create stronger bonds between readers and reporters. Unfortunately, the number of publications with on-site comments sections has been decreasing as of late, and that’s pushing more conversations onto outside…
Reader comments can sometimes be the best part of local news articles, particularly when it comes to hot button issues. With these WordPress comments plugins, you can add value to your news website and show readers that you value their opinions. While the use of comments sections on national media websites is declining, the comments…
Should a local news publication take on an authoritative voice or serve as a conduit for community conversations? An argument could be made either way, but evidence suggests that encouraging reader discussion—either in a moderated comments section or on social media platforms—leads to greater page views and a more loyal audience. As with so many…
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