Why Full-Service Publishing is the Smart Choice for Apple News+
You could be spending up to 50 hours per issue converting your magazine for Apple News+. That’s time you could be using to create more content, engage with your audience, or simply step back and think about the big picture.
Imagine reclaiming those hours. With a full-service publishing partner, you can.
They handle all the technical details of getting your magazine onto Apple News+, from extracting text and optimizing images to ensuring your content looks its best and reaches the widest possible audience. You get to focus on what you do best: creating compelling content.
The Benefits of Full-Service Publishing
Doing everything in-house can be both time-consuming and costly.
By working with a full-service provider, you can skip the stress that comes with juggling multiple tasks on your own.
As an Apple News Preferred Provider, we know exactly what it takes to succeed on the platform. Here’s how our full-service approach can help:
- Optimized images for every screen. Print images don’t always translate well to mobile, so we retouch and optimize them for web, mobile and dark-mode compatibility. We’ll fix any artifacts and ensure every image looks crisp and high-res. You can find more tips on how to make your imagery more impactful here.
- Custom templates built for your brand. Your Apple News template should reflect your brand’s personality, so we build custom templates to keep your design and branding consistent across all editions.
- Bring your content to life – Multimedia elements like videos and podcasts keep readers engaged longer. We make it easy to add interactive content that enhances the reading experience and brings your stories to life.
- Hyperlinking strategy that works – We add internal links to keep readers exploring your Apple News content and external links to drive traffic back to your website.
- Interactive elements to make your editions stand out – Adding dynamic elements like parallax effects, sliders, and custom image layouts comes second nature to us. It’s all about creating a more engaging and impactful experience for your readers.
- Audience acquisition widgets – We’ll help you add widgets like “Follow Us on Apple News” and “Subscribe to Our Newsletter” to boost your audience and grow your subscriber base. It’s just one of many ways to make your content more discoverable.
- Quality control for every edition – We review every issue on all Apple devices to catch any errors or formatting glitches before sending it you for final checks and feedback.
- Publishing management – We’ll update headlines to ensure they’re SEO optimized, upload all approved issues and schedule them for publishing. Once we get rolling, it’s like clockwork.
So, Why Does This Matter?
Because time is money. Every extra step you take fixing errors or tweaking layouts is time you’re not spending on your core business. By partnering with a full-service provider who lives and breathes Apple News, you can save yourself 20 to 50 hours of work per issue.
Plus, you’ll always have a team of Apple News experts at your disposal, whether it’s answering a quick question or providing ongoing support.
The Bottom Line
If you’re looking to streamline your Apple News+ workflow, a full-service approach is the stress-free, time-saving solution you may not know you needed.
No extra hires, no internal training, no need for juggling multiple vendors — just expertly crafted, engaging digital editions delivered seamlessly to Apple News and ready to reach a whole new audience.
Ready to reclaim those 50 hours? Let the experts handle the heavy lifting – get in touch to get started.
