LWN status update [LWN.net]

LWN status update

Posted Jul 30, 2002 17:58 UTC (Tue) by smulcahy (subscriber, #2758)
Parent article: LWN status update

I'd also be in favour of restricting the weekly to subscribers only for some time period if for no other reason than to give folks an incentive to subscribe - as the last week has illustrated, people will get off of their ass if something like this is jeopardised, but unless they have an incentive they'll keep putting it off. A weekly edition restricted to subscribers for a week would be a good incentive to subscribe.

Thanks again and glad to hear things have changed so much in the last week :)

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LWN status update

Posted Jul 30, 2002 18:27 UTC (Tue) by tjc (subscriber, #137) [Link]

A weekly edition restricted to subscribers for a week would be a good incentive to subscribe.

I agree. People don't realize what they have until it's gone, and LWN consistently produces content that's not available on other sites. Having the Weekly addition delayed a week for nonsubscribers is a good way to generate continued interest in subscriptions.

Another alternative is to publish an abridged version of the weekly edition for nonsubscribers, similar to the approach used by debka.com, but toned down a bit on the "subscribe now!" links. I think the key is to generate continued interest in subscriptions.

LWN status update

Posted Jul 31, 2002 16:16 UTC (Wed) by BogusUser ((unknown), #2560) [Link]

I would like to see, if possible, a print edition to go along with the subscription model. I know that it's hard to follow hyperlinks off of print, but printed papers are 1) easier to take with you (the train, car pool, the can), 2) have a better way to generate advertizing income, and 3) can give subscribers more of a preceived "value" for their dollar.