Transform Your Magazine Into a Revenue-Generating Digital Experience
… because nobody reads the 100-page PDF of your magazine.
Transform your print magazine into a digital experience that people actually want to read. From simple interactive publications to full responsive sites with membership and payment systems.
The Hard Truth
You spent months creating that issue. Thousands on design and production. Then you upload a PDF to your website or attach it to an email! And… crickets.
Mobile devices account for 70%+ of content consumption. Yet PDFs force readers to pinch, zoom, and scroll endlessly. Result? They abandon after 30 seconds.
You get zero engagement data. Zero revenue opportunities. Zero chance of competing with digital-first media brands.
Tight Budget?
The Solution Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All. There’s no single “right” format. The answer depends on your audience, budget, and revenue goals. Interactive flip-books convert your existing PDFs quickly and affordably.
Mobile-first readers? Responsive WordPress sites with article-level SEO.
Serious digital strategy? Dual-format publishing with membership systems and multimedia integration.
Real Results from Real Publishers
See how interactive flip-books transformed these magazines
Multiple revenue channels are possible from a single publication, plus actionable data on what readers actually engage with.
Case Study: Magazine
WOTS, UK
Digitizing Word On The Street became a passion project. Over four weekends, we created two digital versions — an interactive flip-book with multimedia and a responsive mobile version.
Popular Flip-book features:
- Table of Contents with instant navigation to any article
- Full-text search across all pages – find content in seconds
- Reader notes and annotations – let readers engage with content
- Social sharing from any page – organic reach expansion
- Embedded videos, audio, and animation – immersive storytelling
- Analytics tracking – understand reader behavior
- Custom domain hosting – maintain brand control
- Password protection – premium subscriber access
The Responsive Version Adds:
- Feature stories optimized for mobile-first readers
- Lead capture forms for subscription generation
- Integration with email marketing platforms
- Third-party advertising capabilities
- Different rate packages for sponsors
Case Study: Magazine
Human Chronicles
The Challenge:
As I built Human Chronicles, I realized static PDFs actively prevented me from making money:
- No engagement tracking – I had no idea which stories resonated
- No embedded sponsor videos – advertisers couldn’t showcase their products properly
- No conversion opportunities – readers couldn’t subscribe without leaving the magazine
- No data-driven decisions – I was flying blind on editorial choices
The Decision:
Transform my print-ready PDF into an interactive digital magazine with multimedia capabilities, built-in analytics, and in-magazine conversion forms.
The Result:
- Premium video advertising placements – Sponsors can now embed product demos right in the magazine
- Real engagement tracking – I know exactly which articles get read and for how long
- In-magazine subscription capture – Readers can subscribe without ever leaving
- Data-driven editorial decisions – I create more of what readers actually want
- Sustainable revenue model – Multiple income streams from a single publication
Let me tell you a secret: When I started building Human Chronicles, I thought I had it all figured out. I’m a designer, writer, and have worked with publishers in information technologies for years. I know software and I understand storytelling. This should be easy, right? Wrong.
Because the hardest question wasn’t about design or content. It was about revenue. How do I maximize income from a digital magazine without compromising the reader experience? And that question kept me up at night.
Three Approaches, Three Price Points
Setup: $200**
Interactive Flip-Book
Your PDF becomes a professional digital publication.
- Page-flip functionality
- Mobile-responsive
- Full-text search
- Clickable table of contents
- One year hosting included
- Turnaround: 3-5 days
Best for: Testing digital distribution or working with tight budgets
* Per issue
** Based on requirements
Setup: From $800**
Flip-Book + Website
Everything in Entry Level plus lead generation and analytics.
- Multimedia integration (5 videos/audio)
- Lead capture forms
- Basic WordPress website
- Google Analytics tracking
- Social sharing from every page
- Turnaround: 7-10 days
Best for: Building subscriber base and tracking engagement
* Per issue
** Based on requirements
Setup: From $2,500**
Dual-Format Publishing
Flip-Book AND responsive articles. WordPress CMS with membership systems.
- Readers choose their format
- Membership/paywall integration
- Multimedia
- Monthly performance reports
- Turnaround: 10-14 days
Best for: Competing with digital-first media brands
* Per issue
** Based on requirements
Pick what fits your situation right now. The pricing is per issue.
All packages include training, documentation, and 30-day support. Annual contracts available with significant discounts.