Paywall in Progress: BDlive and the metered subscription model

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Presentation on the lessons learnt so far in the launch of BDlive, one of South Africa's leading business news platforms. Prepared for delivery at the 2013 African Media Leaders Forum (AMLF) which will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 6 to 9 November 2013.

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Launch of BDlive

Introduction of paywall

Sept 2012: 214,328* *

Dec 2012: 481,657

Mar 2013: 572,681

June 2013: 688,479

Sept 2013: 778,434

*Audience figures redacted in this version due to sensitive nature of the information

What we know so What we know so far…far…

Price PricePrice

What we know so What we know so far…far…

To bundle or not to bundle

What we know so What we know so far…far…

More and

more mobile

What we know so What we know so far…far…

The user experien

ce

What have we learnt?What have we learnt?Paywalls are not a silver bullet

What have we learnt?What have we learnt?

Keep it simple

What have we learnt?What have we learnt?

Know your audience, own your audience

What have we learnt?What have we learnt?

Partner with experts

What have we learnt?What have we learnt?

Perfect the user experience

What have we learnt?What have we learnt?

Integrate your systems

What have we learnt?What have we learnt?

Let them know you’re there

What have we learnt?What have we learnt?

How much is enough?

Thanks!Thanks!

www.bdlive.co.za

Steve MatthewsonManaging Editor: News

@stevematthewsonmatthewsons@bdlive.co.za

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