August, 2024 -

Subscriptions in 2024: The FTC’s ‘Negative Option’ Rule Update

Subscriptions in 2024: The FTC’s ‘Negative Option’ Rule Update

In a move that’s sending ripples through the subscription-based industry, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is re-releasing its proposal to update the “negative option” rule for subscriptions. As of August 2024, this development is causing quite a stir in the publishing world, particularly for newspaper publishers who rely heavily on subscription models. At Our Hometown Web Publishing, we’re committed to keeping our clients informed about regulatory changes that could impact […]

Google’s $250M California News Deal: Boosting Journalism or Sidestepping Regulation?

Google’s $250M California News Deal: Boosting Journalism or Sidestepping Regulation?

In an era where digital platforms dominate information dissemination, the relationship between tech giants and traditional news publishers has been fraught with tension. Recently, a groundbreaking deal between Google and California news publishers has captured headlines, promising a $250 million investment in journalism over five years. This agreement, which replaces proposed legislation, aims to support journalism jobs and fund AI research. But what does this mean for the future of […]

Analyzing Social Network Referrals in Matomo: A Step-by-Step Guide

Analyzing Social Network Referrals in Matomo: A Step-by-Step Guide

This guide will walk you through the process of tracking social network referrals in Matomo, ensuring you can make data-driven decisions to enhance your online presence. Social Network Acquisition Data The dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of your website’s performance, including traffic sources, visitor behavior, and conversion rates. To specifically analyze social network referrals, navigate to the Acquisition section, which is located in the left menu. Within the Acquisition section, you will find a […]

Mastering User Acquisition Tracking in Matomo Using Goals

Mastering User Acquisition Tracking in Matomo Using Goals

In today’s digital landscape, understanding where your website visitors come from is crucial for business success. This guide will walk you through the process of tracking user acquisition using Matomo Analytics, helping you make data-driven decisions to boost your online presence.

Article Widget Customization: A Complete Guide

Article Widget Customization: A Complete Guide

In this post we will go through the majority of available customization options for the Article Widgets that display article excerpts and links in various layouts on your website.

Dashboard Optimization: What Publishers Need to Know

Dashboard Optimization: What Publishers Need to Know

  If you temporarily need a feature for a certain task (such as editing the featured image of article directly from the list), you can temporarily disable the optimization feature by clicking on the “Disable Optimization” link at the top left: When visiting a page with optimization enabled, the menu options for the certain other optimization pages are hidden. For example on the Article Page there are no links to […]

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