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Comment by David Blankenship on September 10, 2009 at 5:31pm

Agree with below comments and need to find the right digital edition for your publication and publishing model. Outside of the digital edition tool, it's also important to talk about digital delivery and how the digital edition will be presented from your website. Marketing, circulation, and access are all part of this discussion.

Comment by Shirley Bass on August 17, 2009 at 9:48pm

Thanks Fred and Jeanniey. I appreciate your input. I will do be doing more researching and tighten up business plan. Look forward to corresponding again soon.

Comment by Jeanniey Mullen on August 15, 2009 at 9:05pm

Hey Shirley- I would go way beyond technical services when you are looking for a solution. You need to start with the reason you are making your pub digital and what business you expect to make from it - ex. grow international, reduce costs, as well as who you are targeting: print readers or website visitors and ask they top 3 vendors you like how they feel thier service will be able to help.

Comment by Fred on August 14, 2009 at 10:34am

Yes, Shirley.
Agree with Thish, do check out a few that know the business well and provide you with reliable service.
Contact me if you need more information.

Comment by Shirley Bass on August 12, 2009 at 8:06am

Thank you Trish, This was very helpful!

Comment by Trish Connolly on August 10, 2009 at 1:45pm

HI Shirley, I am sure you don't want to be bombarded by vendors each telling you their offering is the best. There are many differences in offerings, technology, and viewing experience. It is really a matter a checking out a few and measuring how they meet your expecations for what your specific strategy is. There are self-service offerings and full service providers (like us) - so it depends on your strategy. If you want to turn your digital version into a revenue generator, full service providers offer all of the pieces and have the know how! Be wary of pricing differences via add-0ns that are not included in the base pricing when comparing. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss your specific needs. Our website is www.advancedpublishing.com

Comment by Shirley Bass on August 10, 2009 at 1:28pm

I am interested in finding out who makes the best, most efficient, cost-worthy program for viewing of e-magazine, at the same time a program that has effective ad integration.

Comment by Benjamin Edwards on July 20, 2009 at 2:01pm

Hello,

As this page is about digital editions, it would be great to see some interesting examples... If I may, I have two to begin!

http://e-edition.metro.co.uk/home.html - Metro

& http://www.waitrose.com/waitroselive/spring09.aspx - Waitrose

Interactivity, rich media, bespoke design, tailored marketing... whatever the reasoning, it would be good to see people share more favourites!

Regards,
Benjamin

Comment by Pierre Bisaillon on April 20, 2009 at 2:59pm

Fred, it's not a comparison chart per se, but perhaps the list we've compiled could be a basis for the chart you proposed. http://blog.mygazines.com/?p=3

Comment by JennyF on April 16, 2009 at 8:06am

Josh, our co-founders funded the magazine on their own, using personal money for site development.

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