You want to build a product, move fast, and prove your idea. But you cannot code, and hiring technical help feels like a black box. If you are trying to hire developers for startup work, you are not alone, and you are not behind. This guide is for non-technical founders who need a clear plan. […]

“So, how much is this going to cost?” If you are planning a new app, that is usually the first question. This guide to software development cost estimation will help you get to a number you can trust. For most custom apps, a realistic starting range is $75,000 to $500,000, depending on scope and risk. […]

Starting a project with a digital agency is a big step for any business. It’s essential to go into this partnership with a clear understanding of what to expect. This guide will help you get a sense of the main stages of the process and what you should expect from digital agencies. From the first […]

Push notifications have been a critical tool for news outlets in delivering news. They have also helped increase engagement and subscriptions. Delivered through apps and websites, these notifications can change how users consume news, but they can also influence your media’s performance. Let’s start taking a more detailed look at push notifications and in-app messages. […]

The vast majority of publisher websites use a Content Management System (CMS) to populate articles and organize content data. A good CMS allows writers, editors, and creative directors of all technical abilities to easily draft, upload, and publish beautiful, feature-rich articles in minutes.  The right CMS can be the difference between an efficient newsroom and […]

International Intrigue is a newsletter offering news about global affairs written by ex-diplomats who add clear insights to the stories. It has become a thriving media company and won an award for the best news newsletter. International Intrigue partnered with Refact to create a new website and a new visual identity that would match its […]

A Media Operator (AMO) founded by Jacob Donnelly, is a community for entrepreneurs and operators in digital media and online publishing. Its summits are more than just a gathering.  The AMO Summit is a place that offers media operators, founders, and executives the opportunity to learn and network. Last year, over 130 people joined the […]

Refact has been acknowledged as one of the top digital agencies by Design Rush, and we’re thrilled. This recognition makes our commitment to creating and delivering high-quality digital products and services to our clients more visible. You can learn about this firsthand by looking at how we have helped Trends, the Hustle, and Stacked Marketer […]

So, you’ve mastered the Herculean task of producing compelling, value-packed content on a consistent basis. Your newsletters are anything but spam – they’re anticipated, opened, and read. You might even be sitting on a goldmine of curated content, but here’s the kicker: Are you making money from it? If advertising revenues have you singing the […]

If you’re in the publishing sector –  whether you’re a startup media outlet, an established news organization, or a content creator looking for robust revenue streams – paywalls should be part of your shortlist vocabulary. They are ways to restrict access to content unless the user pays a fee or subscribes to a service. But […]

Email marketing is a game-changer in the world of content. It’s direct, personal, and it gets your message right into your audience’s inbox. The best part? You don’t need a big budget to start. This blog post is all about demystifying email marketing for content creators like you. We’re diving into 10 free email marketing […]

Tired of spending more time emailing your subscribers than crafting that good newsletter content you love to write? You don’t have to be, you know. Email automation can solve a lot of that for you, and you’ve probably heard this already. But what exactly can email automation do for your newsletter business? Well, that’s what […]