Anyone running a local newspaper or a news site?

Discussion in 'General Business' started by AlwaysThinking, Apr 2, 2009.

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    Does anyone have any experience with running a local news or just news related website?
    I am not talking about user submitted stuff but maybe you actually buying news from AP / Reuters etc and then publishing on your site.
    If not AP, then maybe getting news from local reporters.

    I have a domain that I would love to develop but just wanted to see if any one would like to share their experience in this niche.
     
    AlwaysThinking, Apr 2, 2009 IP
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    mentos Prominent Member

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    Yes,i used to run those site before the recession.
    I do get a lot of subscriber that is thirsty for the latest news especially the artist scandal.
    They are charged flat fee $100/month for basic plan.
    The news will directly sms and email to client.
    But due to the recession,my biz model can't sustain the impact coz the demand is declining.
    No choice but to sold off the biz in loss.
     
    mentos, Apr 2, 2009 IP
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    AlwaysThinking Well-Known Member

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    You mean you were charging $100 / month for newspaper site? That is unheard of. Would you mind PMing me URL of the site you sold So I can have a bit more idea.

    thanks
     
    AlwaysThinking, Apr 3, 2009 IP