Washington Post website goes to paid mode

I remember some time ago, when a number of large media outlets decided to transfer their sites to a paid mode of operation (paid subscriptions for readers), many doubted the success of this kind of enterprise. In fact, almost all online media that switched to this mode of operation recognized it as successful.

For example, The New York Times now receives more money from subscriptions than from ads placed on the pages of its website. And yes, now, on a paid basis, this publication has already 640 thousand site readers. Apparently, the Washington Post site will also become paid.

As usual, the mode of paid subscription to publication materials will be activated when access to several dozens of articles per month is provided on a free basis, and all other materials only on a paid basis. And of course, the site is also available for free to subscribers of the paper version.

So far, the pricing policy has not been defined, for example, it is not known how much the subscription will cost. But the transition to the paid mode of the Washington Post site is a settled matter. By the way, one of the most active supporters of paid work hours is Warren Buffett, the largest shareholder in the publication. The transition to the paid version is planned for this summer. Most likely, this publication will be followed by some others who have not yet managed (or did not want) to switch to paid subscriptions.

Vianytimes