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Apr
Full Webinar Replay Discover how to boost your newspaper’s SEO with our new author profile feature! In this informative webinar, we dive deep into the importance of author profiles and how they can significantly improve your search engine rankings. Learn the differences between bylines and author pages, and how to seamlessly transition from one to the other. We discuss the crucial role of E-E-A-T (Expertise, Experience, Authority, Trustworthiness) in SEO […]
21
Mar
We’re delighted to bring to your attention a significant development from Buzzsprout that perfectly complements the Audio Articles feature on your websites: Buzzsprout’s recently introduced iOS app. Seamless Podcast Management With the Buzzsprout iOS app, managing your audio content becomes as mobile as your readers. Update your podcast episodes, check statistics, and even fix typos on the fly. It’s the perfect companion for the busy publisher who values efficiency and mobility. Real-Time […]
29
Feb
Your prototype awaits . . . Regular email services have size limitations, making them unsuitable for sending large files common to production work (like high-resolution images, pdfs, or design files). That’s why the following services are better choices: File-Sharing Services Stand-alone Options WeTransfer How it Works: Upload your files and WeTransfer generates a download link to share with our production team. Recipients don’t need a WeTransfer account to download the […]
15
Feb
Welcome to a quick tutorial from Our-Hometown. We recently revamped the design of a customer newsletter page to include a Google map with pins representing the featured publishers in the region. The publisher wanted to include this map highlight in the email version of the newsletter, so we decided to create an animated GIF showcasing each publisher as a teaser to engage readers. Today, I’ll guide you through creating your […]
14
Feb
In today’s digital landscape, establishing your website and content as reliable, trustworthy sources of information is paramount. In steps SEO authorship – a powerful strategy that connects your content with its creators, boosting your search engine rankings and cementing your brand’s authority. At Our-Hometown, we understand the vital role authorship plays in online success. That’s why we’ve developed robust author profile pages like this one on a customer website. Let’s […]
3
Jan
In the fast-paced world of online news, where headlines fade faster than coffee gets cold, it’s easy to underestimate the power of history. But for newspaper publishers, embracing the past can be a strategic goldmine, fostering reader engagement and loyalty in unexpected ways. This is where features like “This Week in History” come in, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the archives and reminding readers of the paper’s long-standing role in […]
31
Dec
Internal links may seem simple; however, they are an incredibly powerful tool for improving your website’s SEO. By effectively using links between pages on your site, you can enhance user experience, help search engines better understand your content, and distribute “link equity” to pages you want to rank higher. What Are Internal Links?: A hyperlink that connects two pages within the same domain is an internal link. For example, if […]
26
Dec
In a recent post, we explored the SEO benefits of author profiles, specifically implementing the E-E-A-T strategy suggested by Google search. Today, we’re excited to unveil Our-Hometown’s customizable author profile solution! This powerful new feature will soon roll out automatically to all our customers, with no action required on your end. How it Works Our new author profile pages will seamlessly leverage your website’s existing Author or Byline fields. Now, […]
28
Nov
The Recorder, a local newspaper covering three rural counties in western Virginia, was recently featured in a PBS NewsHour segment about the sustainability of local journalism. Additionally, The Recorder was singled out this year as one of 17 “Bright Spots” for local news outlets, as part of the 2023 “State of Local News Project” published by the Local News Initiative at Northeastern University’s Medill School of Journalism. The report, in […]
24
Nov
The Microsoft Ignite 2023 conference showcased several AI-driven innovations, with implications for various industries, including digital publishing. Here’s an objective overview of the developments that might interest newspaper publishers: AI-Enhanced Productivity: Insights on Copilot for Microsoft 365 Microsoft’s Copilot for Microsoft 365 represents a significant leap in AI-driven productivity tools. User feedback indicates a 29% increase in task efficiency, with 70% reporting enhanced productivity. Notably, 68% of users found an […]
