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Templates & FeaturesWe find the best so you don't have to.
Customizable, Device-Friendly Templates
Sites designed to fit your publication's personality & the community it serves. Custom color schemes, categories, & more reflect your unique vision.
Customized Paywall Options
Customize paywalls by category, article, device or date. Earn additional revenue for your publication in a variety of ways.Advertising Features
Support advertising in the digital version of your newspaper w/ options such as featured ads, exclusive digital space, & special ad types.Multi-Channel Publishing
Collect your content in one place, so you can export to layout for print in InDesign & publish digitally in an easy & timely fashion.Sell Digital & Physical Products
From subscriptions & ads to physical products, we help you drive additional revenue online.
Photo, Video & Audio Features
Image galleries, embedded videos, image purchasing, podcasts, live event broadcasting & so more.Social Media Sharing & Updates
Embed your social media on site to create further reader engagement & sharing opportunities.Automatic Archiving & Site Search
Your past content is always accessible & searchable because we archive every, single issue for no extra charge.
Digital Newsletter for Subscribers
Subscribed readers get our automated newsletter when the site updates. Unsubscribe from the newsletter without affecting site subscription.Portal Pages for Multiple Papers
Have multiple sites? Set up a main portal page + a drop-down on individual sites. Readers get quick access to all your sites.Custom Maps
Direct readers to local events (such as yard sales) or where to get a copy of your printed version. Unlimited options, & events & locations are easily added or removed.Custom Forms
Digitize your existing submission forms, making it easy to fill in & submit online. You can even attach photos! Great for birth announcements, weddings, engagements & more.Events Submission & Calendar
Allow readers to submit events right from the site, for free or a small fee. Display the calendar anywhere on site.Ballots, Polls & Surveys
Create user-generated content on site via polls, surveys & ballots or get critical feedback. It's all right at your fingertips!Automated Web Traffic Reports
Know how many readers are visiting your sites & what articles they're reading. Delivered via email on a monthly or weekly basis, your choice.
Features & Services | Our Hometown | The Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Prepress CMS | Compose and edit content in WordPress CMS. Export articles, images, categories, and editions via XML for import into InDesign. Hot backup of database offsite. | Proprietary CMS priced at a point only available to dailies. Little focus on feature development. Requires servers on site. |
| New Feature Development | Engineering Installs, Modifies, and Updates Proprietary & 3rd Party Plugins to match publisher specifications | Slow development time because everything must be custom coded |
| Hosting and Support | Amazon Web Services cloud hosting for up to 100,000 page views per month included. 24/7 technical support. | Expensive on-site servers with downloaded software |
| Fees | Fixed monthly cost for unlimited users | Charge per seat |
| Contract | 30 day termination period | Multi-year obligations |
| Usability and Training | Our custom-developed WordPress themes are intuitive to use, easy to adjust & include expert training + online documentation. | Clunky interface. Difficult to learn. |
See what our clients have to say…
"I don't use anybody but Our Hometown. They are newspaper people and know what issues we face on a daily basis!"
Joe BradyThe Early County News
"We have had a great overall experience with [Our-Hometown]. Everyone has been very helpful and have had a quick turn around any time we have had any issues."
Jenniffer GrezeszakSunrise Printing & Publishing, Inc.
"OHT is always responsive, professional and respectful."
Wes SmithView Newspaper Group
"Really pleased, as a whole, with [Our-Hometown's] tech support... been a real pleasure thus far."
David RileyMarion County News
"The support team has always been helpful. If the person answering the phone isn't able to get the issue taken care of they have the expert team get back with us in a timely manner."
Aaron DavidsonPleasanton Express
"[Our-Hometown's] support services are wonderful and it is a nice feeling knowing [they] are out there."
Carolyn JamesBabylon Beacon
"[Our-Hometown's] service has been up for anything when asked during this very challenging year."
Alison KaseThe Wave
"Our expectations have been met and exceeded because of the quick and efficient service provided."
Angela HeidelClark's Crossing Gazette
"Great old fashion customer service. Easy to work with and have great ideas. They allow me to bug them about items and don't make me feel like it is something I should have already known. Enjoy working with all of them."
Gloria ResmaUvalde Leader News
"Customer Support A ++"
Tracy KernWestern Ag Reporter
