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4 Best CMS for Local Newsrooms
For small newsrooms, choosing the right tech stack is critical and a part of that is their CMS. With the usual limitations in budget and technical teams, small newsrooms need to be careful when choosing their CMS or publishing platform. At Refact, we have helped different news and media companies migrate to and from different […]
New to Digital Agencies? Here’s How to Ensure a Smooth Collaboration
Starting a project with a digital agency is a big step for any business. It’s important 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 the roles both you and the agency will play. From […]
Major social media product updates changing the landscape
Discover the updates to major social media platforms, plus: 🛑 Major Social Media Product Updates This week, several social media platforms are rolling out updates to connect with users better and solve ongoing problems. From Twitter’s plan to cut down on bots to Instagram’s new AI features, these changes show how platforms actively try to […]
Refact Recognized as a Top Web Design Company
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 […]
What are advertising experts saying about going cookieless?
This week, you’ll read about that plus: ✨ Product updates from WordPress, Yahoo, beehiiv, and more 🚫 Security issues with WordPress page builders 👀 And Ceros, the platform for creating interactive content Let’s start. 👓 The Advertiser’s POV on Cookie Deprecation This week, I asked two advertising experts for their insights on ads and cookies. […]
How do big names use AI in newsrooms?
We have two answers. In this issue, you will read: 📰FT’s AI ChatBot vs Google’s Newsroom AI ⏳Google Privacy Sandbox vs All Sorts of Efforts 📱BBC’s New Products: Global App and Website Let’s dig in. 🗞️💽 FT’s AI ChatBot vs Google’s Newsroom AI Financial Times has taken a step in a new direction by launching […]
Metro Publisher vs WordPress: Which is Right for Your Publication?
Metro Publisher is pitched as the go-to CMS for publishers focused on news and media. It’s a platform that helps magazines and other publications create and manage their websites – at least on paper. Metro Publisher does give you a few tools, but it has more limitations than features. WordPress is the world’s top CMS, […]
Database Indexing: How to Create an Index in MySQL
Welcome to the world behind the scenes of databases, where optimizing data retrieval time is the name of the game. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some intermediate understanding, this guide will take you on a journey through the intricate world of database indexing. We’ll break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand principles and provide […]
Push Notifications in News Media: Strategies and Benchmarks
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. […]