Stewart Ritchie

  • Scale Episode 18 with Pete Ericson from LeakyPaywall

    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…

    July 20, 2023
  • Scale Episode 17 with Justin Duke from Buttondown

    In today’s episode, we discuss various ways to monetize your email newsletter. Learn how these tactics can be applied to other platforms and mediums, like podcasts and video.

    July 6, 2023
  • Scale Episode 16 with Josh Bachynski

    Discover the future of AI-driven SEO and its impact on modern media in our eye-opening talk with Josh Bachynski, a seasoned SEO expert and AI enthusiast. We dive deep into Google’s latest generative search features and what they mean for content creators across the industry.

    June 22, 2023
  • Scale Episode 15 with David Smith from Pagely

    Web hosting can be complex and confusing but picking the right hosting partner for your brand is critical. The right host can be the difference between making the most of that viral article and losing a great chance at revenue, audience growth and ultimately, success. In this episode we talk with David Smith, senior DevOps…

    June 8, 2023
  • Scale Episode 14 with Kieran Delaney from Flatplan

    Discover the fascinating world of content syndication platforms in our engaging conversation with Kieran Delaney, CEO of FlatPlan. We uncover how FlatPlan simplifies the process of delivering content to Apple News without plugins or development resources, drawing on Kieran’s vast experience in media and technology.

    May 26, 2023
  • Scale Episode 13 with Steve Burge from PublishPress

    In this podcast episode, join Stewart Richie and Steve Burge as they discuss Publish Press, a WordPress plugin business that provides tools and solutions for publishers. Steve shares his journey from teaching to self-publishing and eventually building software to fill in the gaps he noticed in WordPress for local journalism sites. Stewart and Steve also…

    May 11, 2023
  • Scale Episode 12 with Jason Agnew from Big Bite

    In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jason Agnew, the founder of Big Bite, about the impact of technology on media. Jason shared his experiences working with major media brands and the challenges of larger and more complex projects. We discussed how having a larger team can make difficult tasks more…

    April 27, 2023
  • Scale Episode 12 with Lesley Sim from Newsletter Glue

    In this episode we talk to Lesley Sim, co-founder of Newsletter Glue, a WordPress plugin that simplifies the process of publishing newsletters. Lesley shares her expertise on how to streamline the newsletter publishing process by connecting to email service providers (ESPs) and leveraging workflow and growth efficiencies. Whether you’re a publisher struggling with email management…

    April 13, 2023
  • Scale Episode 10 with Hans Bjordahl from Culture Foundry

    Modern technology is forming a permanent but ever-changing bridge between media business and journalism. From subscriber strategy to design, there are many facets to keep up with. Thankfully, this week we have the insightful owner and founder of Culture Foundry, Hans Bjordahl, who talks us through how that bridge was paved and how it continues…

    March 30, 2023
  • Scale Episode 9 with Thomas Barlow from The Independent Media Association

    The answer is yes, but you need to get yourself in front of your readers. We’re joined this week by Thomas Barlow who heads Operations at the Independent Media Association, a.k.a. the IMA. In this week’s episode, Thomas opens us up to his fountain of independent media knowledge and years of experience to guide us…

    March 16, 2023
1 2 3
Next Page→

Stewart Ritchie