Episodios

  • Build Confidence with Your Subscription System Using Simple Levers
    Oct 28 2025

    In this episode, Pete and Tyler discuss the importance of confidence for publishers in transitioning to paid subscriptions. They explore the challenges faced by local news publishers, particularly in economically disadvantaged areas, and emphasize the value of free registration as a tool for building an audience. This episode highlights strategies for creating a sustainable subscription model and nurturing reader engagement to foster growth.

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    28 m
  • The Upgrade Path: How to Nurture Subscribers to Higher Price Tiers
    Oct 14 2025

    In this episode, Pete and Tyler discuss the importance of meeting customer expectations in subscription services. They explore how publishers can better nurture their readers through effective subscription models and innovative donation strategies, emphasizing the need for simplicity and clear communication in pricing and access.

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    26 m
  • Will a Paywall Hurt Your Traffic from SEO, Social, and AI?
    Sep 30 2025

    In this episode of The Paywall Podcast, Pete and Tyler discuss the impact of paywalls on digital publishing, addressing common misconceptions about their effect on traffic and audience engagement. They present data from a regional news publisher that implemented a leaky paywall, demonstrating that traffic can actually increase despite the introduction of paywalls. The discussion emphasizes the importance of building an email list through free registrations and using newsletters to drive traffic back to the site. The hosts outline a framework for effectively implementing paywalls and nurturing audience relationships, ultimately leading to growth in subscriptions and revenue.

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    21 m
  • The Newsletter Flywheel: How to Build Your Email List and Convert More Readers
    Sep 9 2025

    In this episode, Pete and Tyler break down a simple newsletter plan that powers your flywheel. You'll learn where free registration fits, how to speak to free vs paid readers, and the light upgrade prompts that move people along. It's a quick peek at the capture-nurture-convert loop you can plug into your own publication. This episode is a must-listen for any publisher looking to increase their paid subscriptions.

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    20 m
  • The Digital Tide: Mastering Magazine Publishing's Digital Shift
    Sep 2 2025

    In this episode of the Paywall Podcast, Pete interviews Wally Wallace from the design agency 50 Fish. Wally has spent years helping magazine publishers succeed in the digital space.

    They dive into the strategies that have led to his clients' incredible success, covering the power of email marketing as a primary driver of subscriptions, the importance of SEO, and creative engagement tactics.

    This episode is a must-listen for any long-form content producer or magazine publisher looking to balance advertising with a strong subscription revenue model. They also discuss the critical role of quality content and the importance of using data to guide every move.

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    52 m
  • Case Study: List Builder vs Conversion Champ
    Aug 12 2025

    In this episode, we explore a case study comparing two news publishers with similar markets but differing strategies in email list growth and paid subscriber conversion. Publisher A excels in converting paid subscribers while Publisher B focuses on building a larger email list. We analyze the factors contributing to their performance, including registration settings, newsletter frequency, and content engagement strategies. The discussion emphasizes the importance of effective email marketing and monetization strategies for news publishers.

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    25 m
  • Scaling Local: A Publisher’s 104% Subscription Playbook
    Jul 29 2025

    In this episode, Pete and Tyler discuss the success of a local news publisher who has implemented a new subscription model through the Paywall Project. This episode covers the publisher's initial challenges, the transition to a more effective paywall strategy, and the significant growth in email list and revenue.

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    29 m
  • Cloudflare’s Pay-Per-Crawl: Sustainable Income or Just Spare Change?
    Jul 15 2025

    In this episode, Pete and Tyler explore Cloudflare's new product aimed at managing AI crawlers on publisher websites. They discuss the potential impact on publishers, the viability of microtransactions, and the comparison of content monetization strategies to subscription models like Netflix. They also touch on the evolving strategies of publishers in response to AI technology and the importance of innovative ideas for content access.

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    8 m