Circulation Management with SimpleCirc

Choosing the right circulation management software for your publication is crucial for streamlining operations, keeping subscriber data synchronized, and reducing administrative overhead. At Our-Hometown, we actively evaluate circulation solutions to ensure our publishing partners have access to the best tools available.

We are proud to highlight SimpleCirc as our Recommended Vendor for print circulation integration.

Below, we take a closer look at SimpleCirc’s feature set and how Our-Hometown’s custom integration connects SimpleCirc with MemberPress to create a seamless circulation management workflow.

Why SimpleCirc is Our Recommended Vendor

SimpleCirc is a modern subscriber management software designed specifically for newspapers and magazines. Widely praised for its simplicity, intuitive user interface, and exceptional customer service, SimpleCirc takes the hassle out of managing subscriber lists, renewals, and print distribution.

Key Features of SimpleCirc:

• Comprehensive Subscriber Management: Easily handle print and digital subscribers, mailing lists, and subscriber history in one central database.
• Online Ordering & eCommerce: Expand revenue with built-in tools for online subscriber signups, back issue sales, cross-selling/upselling, and merchandise sales.
• Automated Renewals & Invoicing: Streamline subscription renewals with automated renewal efforts, auto-renew options, and invoicing tools.
• USPS Address Validation: Maintain clean, accurate mailing lists with integrated USPS address verification, helping minimize returned mail and save on postage costs.
• Robust Reporting & Dashboards: Access real-time insights into active subscriber counts, renewal rates, issue distribution, and revenue trends through clear, easy-to-read dashboards.

Seamless Integration with MemberPress

To help publishers leverage the full power of SimpleCirc alongside their news website, Our-Hometown has developed a custom bi-directional integration between MemberPress and SimpleCirc.

This integration automatically synchronizes membership and reader data between your website and your SimpleCirc database in real time:

• Automated Account Sync: When a reader subscribes, renews, or updates their profile on your website via MemberPress, that data is instantly reflected in SimpleCirc.
• Address & Profile Updates: Subscription term changes or delivery address updates made on the website automatically update in SimpleCirc—ensuring your print fulfillment lists remain accurate.
• Simplified Subscriber Onboarding: Easily sync existing print subscribers into MemberPress, giving them instant digital access without requiring complex account setups.

SimpleCirc Integration Highlights

• SimpleCirc Dashboards
• SimpleCirc Subscriber Database
• SimpleCirc User Log

Streamline Your Circulation Today

By pairing SimpleCirc—our recommended print circulation solution—with Our-Hometown’s WordPress & MemberPress publishing platform, newsrooms can eliminate manual data entry, reduce subscriber churn, and deliver a smooth experience for both print and digital readers.

For more information about SimpleCirc or to implement this integration on your website, please reach out to our team at ops@our-hometown.com.