Scale: The Modern Media Podcast

Publisher Monetisation and Paywalls

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Discover the secrets of monetising your readership and mastering paywall strategy with our special guest, Peter Ericson, founder and CEO of Zeen101, the makers of Leaky Paywall for WordPress. Peter shares the fascinating story of how Leaky Paywall was developed to help universities publish content online and how it has evolved into an essential tool for publishers to control content access and profits


About Pete

Pete Ericson is the founder and CEO of ZEEN101, the creators of Leaky Paywall for WordPress. With over two decades of experience in the web development industry, Pete has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions for online content publishing and monetisation. His expertise in paywall strategy, digital subscriptions, and maximising revenue for niche publishers has helped many publications successfully navigate the challenges of the digital age. Under Pete's leadership, Zeen101 has evolved into an integrated platform for publishers, offering an essential tool for controlling content access and generating profits from their readership


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