[Talk Host]

I was looking for the golf cart accident story on-line and couldn't find it. Does the Daily Sun not print everything on line that's in the hard copy?

[memason]

Originally Posted by Talk Host

I was looking for the golf cart accident story on-line and couldn't find it. Does the Daily Sun not print everything on line that's in the hard copy?

Unfortunately, the online version is not even close to a full version. I sent an email to the paper, asking if they might have a full version someday and I was told they have no plans for that at this time.

I would even pay for the online version ????

Maybe, if enough folks send them emails, asking for an online version, they might reconsider...

[Bill-n-Brillo]

And further to memason's point, it seems the online version is much more "skinnied-down" from what it used to be. I never look at it any more.

Bill

[DDoug]

You make money from sold newspapers not online. If they sold the paper online do you know how big that file would be.

[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by DDoug

You make money from sold newspapers not online. If they sold the paper online do you know how big that file would be.

Not sure what you mean by BIG file? An entire newspaper (think NY Times Sunday edition) is still just a small file in the cyber world. Could easily be done. But not many newspapers or magazines have found the internet to be profitable as it relates to subscriptions. They need to make the money from advertisers and give it away free (or limited $).

[Hal :-)]

Ironically, the Daily Sun may be in a unique position to profit from Online. Most local papers are struggling to compete online. But given the number of TV wannabes, renters, and snowbirds, I'm betting there would be a lot of interest in paid online. I know I'm in that group. I called and asked about a snail mail subscription. Maybe after I hit the lottery.

[Talk Host]

One of the New York newspapers, online edition, is supported strictly by google ads. (I forget which newspaper). All they do is put the data files in the space where they should be and Google places the ads. They make a fortune and don't have to lift a finger to sell ads.

JLK

[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by Talk Host

One of the New York newspapers, online edition, is supported strictly by google ads. (I forget which newspaper). All they do is put the data files in the space where they should be and Google places the ads. They make a fortune and don't have to lift a finger to sell ads.

JLK

Makes sense in today's world.

[katezbox]

Originally Posted by DDoug

You make money from sold newspapers not online. If they sold the paper online do you know how big that file would be.

Doug - newspapers make nearly all of their money from advertising. Subscription revenues are minimum. Most of the large ad agencies have digital branches or subs to sell this type of ad. It is hoe Yahoo and Google can be "free" and still turn a profit.

As my partner in (IT) crime Russ has stated, in this case size doesn't matter.

[Pturner]

We need to be realistic that the Daily Fun is more marketing tool than traditional newspaper. Especially online to wannabees, it's primary function is to sell a lifestyle.

I'm not knocking that. We purchased a lifestyle. Just saying it is what it is.

-- This smilie doesn't really apply, but I've been wanted to use it.

[Schaumburger]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

And further to memason's point, it seems the online version is much more "skinnied-down" from what it used to be. I never look at it any more.

Bill

Bill,

You are correct. The online version used to have 2 news articles and a sports article each day. About 2 months ago, the news articles were cut down to 1 per day, and no more sports story . I still enjoy reading the article each day. Would be nice if one could pay for the full online edition. I bet many snowbirds, snowflakes and wannabees would subscribe to a full online edition.

[Talk Host]

I'm guessing that since the on-line edition would be a worldwide megaphone, they really want to keep out any story with a negative angle. If I had a billion dollar enterprise, I probably would do the same thing to protect it's image.