Leaky Paywall

Paywall Podcast - Subscription strategies for news and magazine publishers

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We discuss paywall strategies for content publishers. With over 800 news, magazine, and content publishers running our Leaky Paywall platform we have learned quite a bit about what works (and doesn't) in digital publishing. Join Pete and Tyler for a deep dive that will help you grow your paid audience.

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Leaky Paywall

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Business

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leakypaywall.com

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 21 | Fix these 10 things on your paywall now 08.03.2022

Pete and Tyler discuss quick and easy ways to fix your paywall and increase your paid subscriptions. 

Episode 20 | Subscription Accelerator™ Part 4: 15 New & Easy Publishing Tactics To Boost Your Subscription Revenue 13.01.2022

https://leakypaywall.com/ 1. Hide ads from your subscribers Ad Dropper 2. Have a donation level Name Your Price 3. Open up classified posting to Leaky Paywall subscribers lp shortcode help doc 4. Sell one off acccess to content via Pay Per Post Pay Per Post 5. Gift Subscriptions should be 20% of your subscriptions Gift Subscriptions 6. Reduce your subscription offerings to one Give users less opti...

Episode 19 | Subscription Accelerator™ Part 3: Converting Casual Readers to Paid Subscribers 30.11.2021

Today we discuss three main topics for converting free users into paid subscribers. 1. Your messaging and benefits 2. Touchpoints and Targeting 3. Easy opportunities for adding benefits to your publication User Onboarding https://www.useronboard.com/ Features Vs. Benefits https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/features-vs-benefits-messaging-ht The Good-Better-Best Approach to Pricing https://hbr.org/2...

Episode 18 | Subscription Accelerator™ Part 2: The Email Newsletter 04.11.2021

In this episode, Pete and Jeremy discuss the email newsletter for news and magazine publishers. Leaky Paywall Mailchimp Add-On UTM Generator

Episode 17 | Subscription Accelerator™ Part 1: The Free Subscription Level 28.07.2021

We discuss the new ZEEN101 Subscription Accelerator™ and how you can use it to build your email list and grow subscriptions. 

Episode 16 | 7 ways to successfully sell corporate, group, and bulk subscriptions 10.06.2021

We discuss 7 ways to successfully sell corporate, group, and bulk subscriptions with Leaky Paywall.

Episode 15 | Easy ways to level up your website to build paid subscriptions - Part 3 24.05.2021

Today we discuss new products you can offer to increase your revenue.

Episode 14 | Easy ways to level up your website to build paid subscriptions - Part 2 10.05.2021

Part 2 covers targeting the existing subscribers that you have, both free and paid.

Episode 13 | Easy ways to level up your website to build paid subscriptions - Part 1 27.04.2021

1. Touchpoints What are touchpoints? When a visitor lands on your website and they start to run into things like subscription nags, and then email notifications after they sign up. Those are touchpoints. 

Episode 12 | Interview with Greg Grisolano of Land Line Media 24.03.2021

This episode of the Paywall Podcast is brought to you by ZEEN101, the makers of Leaky Paywall .  Leaky Paywall is the most flexible WordPress subscription platform.  Find out more at zeen101.com , where you can download Leaky Paywall for free. 

Episode 11 | Paid subscriptions and virtual conferences with Hal Niedzviecki of Broken Pencil Magazine 10.03.2021

An interview with Hal Niedzviecki of Broken Pencil Magazine discussing lessons in paid subscriptions and with his his first ever virtual conference.

Episode 10 | Interview with Wally Wallace of 50Fish on Social Media Marketing 23.02.2021

On today's episode Pete and Wally discuss social media marketing and how it relates to digital publishing.

Episode 9 | Exciting Things We've Been Working On 09.02.2021

Insights for tracking and analyzing audience engagement. Sponsored issues with IssueM. Should you raise prices for your existing subscribers? Coming Soon: Leaky Paywall 5.0! Custom News Feed

Episode 8 | Local News Publishers: Subscriptions vs. Memberships vs. Donations 12.01.2021

In today's episode we discuss whether you as a publisher should sell memberships, subscriptions, or ask for donations.  In coversations over the last few months, we've talked with a lot of local news publishers who have leaned toward selling the concept of a membership rather than a subscription to entice their readers to pay for access. And some are making it mission based and asking for donation...

Episode 7 | Interview with Todd Moen of Catch Magazine 21.12.2020

Catch Magazine ZEEN101

Episode 6 | Interview with Greg Wolfe on magazine renewals and gift subscription strategies 07.12.2020

Today Pete interviews Greg Wolfe of 4 String Media about how to generate more profits from your existing subscribers through some tactical methodology. Greg has been in the publishing space for over 25 years and brings a ton of knowledge from the print and digital world. 

Episode 5 | How to generate more paid subscriptions with promotions 23.11.2020

Today we discuss 10 different promotion ideas you can use right now for the upcoming holiday season.

Episode 4 | Interview with Street Photography Magazine 03.11.2020

Street Photography Magazine ZEEN101

Episode 3 | 6 Examples of Successful Publication & Product Launches 20.10.2020

In today's show we discuss 6 different publishers that have launched new publications and products. Learn strategies and tactics that you can use in your own publication to grow your subscribers and revenue.

Episode 2 | How to set up your paywall to convert more paying subscribers 05.10.2020

Today we talk about the strategy to setting up your paywall. Learn about the top four approaches to building your email lists and converting paid subscribers. We also talk about how to price your subscriptions and calls to action that motivate your readers.

Episode 1 | Why have a paywall? 21.09.2020

On today's episode we discuss why a publisher should have a paywall on their website.

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