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8 great responsive media sites

There are many reasons why media brands should consider adopting responsive web design. Several magazine and pure-play publishers have already jumped on the responsive bandwagon. Here are eight sites that stand out - on any device. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

May 9, 2013

• Web design
• Mobile web

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Paywalls should be a catalyst, not a cure

Meters and other online subscription models won't fix a lousy website experience – they'll only make it worse. That's why publishers considering a paywall need to think about more than just pricing. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

February 7, 2013

• Paywalls
• Web design
• Web

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7 compelling case studies

In 2012, we wrote about a variety of ways that publishers are exploring new ways to attract and retain audiences, better serve advertisers, and grow their businesses. Here are seven case studies that stood out. Full Story

by eMedia Vitals Staff

December 20, 2012

• Curation
• Mobile
• Business models

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Our most popular stories of 2012

Our top 10 posts of 2012 crystallize the year’s major trends for media companies. The big-picture themes were about transition and transformation. The micro-trends involved how publishers are leveraging tools (HTML5), techniques (curation) and social platforms (Pinterest) to attract and retain audiences. Full Story

by eMedia Vitals Staff

December 18, 2012

• Tablet Publishing
• Social Media
• Web design

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B2B publisher COLE takes on responsive revamp

Responsive design is gaining traction among B2B publishers looking for low-cost ways to optimize their web content for smartphones and tablets. COLE Publishing is rolling out responsive design across all eight of its B2B websites in January. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

December 13, 2012

• Web design
• Mobile web
• Mobile

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5 web design principles for 2013

As publishers rethink their digital strategies around mobile (and social as well), many are taking a fresh approach to their websites. Instead of the usual tinkering, we’ve seen wholesale website revamps that incorporate responsive design and other features designed to improve the user experience across devices. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

December 12, 2012

• Web design
• Mobile web
• Mobile

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'Don’t ignore Google+' and other SEO tips from HubSpot's Dharmesh Shah

HubSpot co-founder Dharmesh Shah says content creators should stop worrying about Penguin and Panda and focus on raising the quality bar. Oh, and a Google+ profile won't hurt your rankings, either. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

October 29, 2012

• Content Management
• SEO/SEM
• Web design

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Pinterest's influence on web, mobile design grows

Digital brands, particularly commerce sites, continue to adopt Pinterest-like designs to showcase image-heavy content. The Pinterest model could serve as a template for magazine publishers branching out into e-commerce and social commerce. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

October 17, 2012

• Pinterest
• Web design
• Mobile web

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Making a case for HTML5 investment

HTML5 promises to get publishers closer to digital media’s Promised Land: create once, deliver everywhere. As deployments increase and the tools mature, media companies are finding it easier to justify investing in HTML5 development. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

June 26, 2012

• Mobile web
• Mobile
• Web

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Shift to responsive design creates ad challenges

A lack of industry movement toward responsive ads makes a publisher's transition to HTML5 and responsive UI a bit more problematic. For now, companies such as New York Media and IDG are using workarounds to resize the ads in their new environments. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

June 26, 2012

• Ad Serving
• Web design
• Mobile