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3
Mar
To ensure the highest level of precision during the digital extraction process, Our-Hometown Web Publishing has established a standardized PDF export workflow. Following these guidelines ensures that your editorial content is captured accurately, fonts are rendered correctly, and images maintain their full integrity for your web audience. 1. The Recommended Standard: OHT PDF Export Preset For the most reliable results, we provide a standardized Adobe PDF Preset (.joboptions). This file automatically configures all […]
17
Nov
We’re pleased to announce an enhancement to Our-Hometown’s Audio Articles feature that gives publishers and editors more control over how automated audio reads sound. You can now define specific pronunciation settings for individual words to ensure that your publications’ names, local places, and community figures are pronounced correctly. Whether it’s a distinctive locale such as “Mackinac” (pronounced Mackinaw), or a local councilmember’s surname, this new capability allows you to make […]
22
Sep
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) recently announced it will end its print edition on December 31, 2025, becoming a fully digital publication starting in 2026. That’s a major milestone for Georgia media — but it raises an important question: what does this mean for legal notices and the AJC’s status as a “legal organ”? Georgia’s Public Notice Rules Under Georgia Code § 9-13-142, each county must designate a legal organ — the official newspaper that publishes required public notices like […]
9
Sep
Many newsrooms are overwhelmed by the constant flow of press releases from civic and government organizations. Manually creating new posts and copying content is time-consuming and inefficient. We’ve developed a powerful solution to streamline this workflow, so your team can focus on what matters: reporting. Our new Press Release workflow integrates an email-to-post plugin with a custom AI agent to automate the process from start to finish. How it Works […]
8
Sep
This webinar, hosted by Matt Larson, President and CEO of Our-Hometown Web Publishing, with Betsy Edwards, Executive Director of the Virginia Press Association (VPA), detailed the VPA’s successful Digital Initiative. The initiative aims to bring all Virginia newspapers online with their own websites, driven by the critical need for digital presence for business, public notice compliance, and long-term sustainability.
29
Aug
Matt Larson, President and CEO of Our-Hometown Web Publishing, met with Betsy Edwards, Executive Director of the Virginia Press Association (VPA), to prepare for an upcoming webinar aimed at other press associations.
25
Jul
In the world of digital storytelling, words and photos lay the foundation. But to truly capture the energy of a moment—the roar of the crowd, the passion in a speech, the buzz of a community event—you need motion.
26
Jun
We’re excited to share a significant upgrade to the Account Management Dashboard, rolling out across all our customer websites! This enhancement is designed to provide a more intuitive and streamlined experience for your readers when managing their online subscriptions, profiles, and preferences on your site.
23
Jun
In today’s fast-paced world, your phone is your go-to device for everything, including shopping. But we know that sometimes, completing a purchase on a small screen can be a hassle, with endless typing and fiddly forms. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce a significant upgrade to your website’s checkout process! While designed with your mobile users in mind, these improvements also enhance the experience on other devices.
16
Jun
Our session, “Block Editor Basics: More Text, Plus Grids & Groups,” explored how to create sophisticated content arrangements directly within WordPress. Christopher from Our-Hometown guided attendees through leveraging the Block Editor’s powerful layout tools. If you weren’t able to join us live, this is an opportunity to review the key techniques.