Linear Publishing:
a Solutions Company

Our most important job is translating the needs of our customers into solutions. While our web-based software offers numerous components tailored to the publishing industry, we realize that each linear system must be customized to the needs of the customer.

So, we begin by understanding a customers needs. Then, we configure a Linear system designed to address the client's specific needs. Almost always, this means adapting our solution for each individual client.

Certainly we have strategies for subscriber, advertiser and management control of your Web site, but these are only the foundation for the solution we design for each client.

Jump Ahead Ad Control Advertiser Interface Calendars Case Studies Classifieds Documentation Editorial Engine Email Services Free Classifieds Manuals & Documents Messenger Print Display Ads Reports Revenue Model Schedule Shoebox Site Control Shopping Cart Subscribers Visuals Management

So, what do we do? We design and host Web sites for publications. We train our customers on operating the Web site. Following deployment, we provide free technical support, comprehensive documentation and continual upgrades. Our solutions can also include Web-based email, e-commerce, ftp and custom internal management tools. Anything a newspaper wants on the internet - we provide.

So, what does it cost? Each client's needs dictate the cost of a Linear system. On average, our clients spend $300 per month. There are no shared revenue points with Linear.

Are you looking for an internet solution for your publication? Look no further -- look deeper. We view the internet as an opportunity for publications. An opportunity to cement their community position, strengthen advertiser relations, enhance reader services and create new revenue. Learn more about our vision.

Why Choose Linear
Newspapers and the Internet

Solutions Reviewed
We've provided an overview of Linear's exisitng components. Remember, each component is a starting point for your solution.

Solution Case Studies Solutions is a big word - especially when your needs are yours. To understand Linear, learn from our customers. Call them, write them - they'll recommend us. Everyone.

Site Control Solution A significant portion of the linear publishing system is devoted to controls for our clients to create and alter virtually every aspect of their Web site. From colors to content, there's very little outside your imagination.

Editorial Solution The heart and soul of your Web site is the editorial engine. It must be easy to use - yet deliver powerful features you see on national sites, such as search engines, archives, links, threads and polls.

Subscriber Solution Linear Publishing is packed with advertiser solutions, but what about the Web visitor. Learn how to create value by offering Site features to subscribers. Protect virtually any feature of your Site with custom defined Subscriber controls.

Classifieds Solution Your Web site will be e-commerce enabled for classified submissions. Our system can either accept direct input or uploaded classifed files from virtuall any back-end system. Web links, embedded display ads, upgrades, maps and images are all available.

Free Classifieds Solution Expanding Internet commerce and trade has provided Linear with an opportunity to compete with the larger companies. We have developed our own free classified system to help expand your business.

CAPS Solution We know your Internet strategy depends on your ability to identify and take advantage of opportunities to generate revenue from local advertisers. To help you do this, Linear Publishing includes a feature called Community and Advertiser Publishing Solution (CAPS) - the most far-reaching in the industry.

Ad Control Solution The #1 way to get your advertiser found on your Web site is through the ads appearing on your Web pages. Linear Publishing gives you multiple tools for creating and delivering these important revenue components.

Revenue Solutions Linear Publishing approaches Internet revenue from the local level in support of the print product. If you are not taking care of business at home - what are you doing on the Internet?

Calendar Solution Your Linear solution includes a powerful community calendar component. View categories, company specific events or just browse far into the future. All calendar data exports into Quark/Indesign format for the print publication. Public submission features available.

Print Display Ads Solution An easy process for placing their print ad - the actual ad from your print product - within your site. PDF or other formats, place all your print ads in under 5 minutes or outsource for $.15 per ad.

Email Solutions Our Web-based email solution offers you corporate quality interface over this important aspect of business in the new milennium. HTML format mail merge with your contact management system is seamless and intergrated. Opt-in Newsletters are a breeze.

Messenger Solution Your Linear system features a state-of-the-art messenger system allowing registered users of your Web community to reach out to other users.

Shopping Solution A full functioning store can be part of your Linear solution. Paypal enabled. Advanced store accounts, invoicing and order status reports avaiable.

Shoebox Solution The Shoe Box system is designed to allow your Web community to contribute articles and images to your Web site for other users to access, search and view. Because it's a cornucopia of information, we akinned it to a "Shoe Box" stuffed with various letters, photos and other information.

Scheduling Solution As Linear was originally designed for internal business management, you'll have access to individual and group schedules. Define projects and facilities for advanced time management. Calls, To Dos, Reminders all available.

Visuals Management Solution Your visuals will know no boudaries. Reprints, photo credits, grouped images and photo galleries are staples of Linear Publihing. Each image can have a larger version which automatically opens. Borders, shaadws, captions and alignment are a breeze.

Reporting Solution You need timely information on the performance of your Web site. Linear delivers over 100 daily reports of detailed information can be accessed over the Internet, and the speed of delivery is everything you come to expect with Linear Publishing.

Documentation The Linear Publishing system is extremely scalable. To keep our clients abreast of new features. Linear Publishing maintains a complete product manual and tutorial online and linked to each of our client's sites.