Join the consumer-centric circles of new media with publishing and subscriptions software for publishing and financials operations in the trade, educational, professional, reference and academic publishing industries. New technologies in publishing and subscriptions software systems not only streamline production but manage events, subscriptions, accounting, forecasting and planning and also handle your new media needs. Invest in programs that cover mobile, podcast, RSS, social networking and search engines for cost-saving integration and tracking options.

Look for a publishing and subscriptions software directory to compare product features and supplier industry experience. Be sure your software can serve large publishers as well as support smaller operations. You’ll want options for multiple languages, hosting services, customer self service and support of multi-sector publishing from project implementation to operations analysis. Always consider professional providers with involvement in publishing industry communities.

Whether you are working one project or completely restructuring your management applications, consider these options:

1. Review publishing and subscriptions software list publications.

2. Buy publishing and subscriptions software with management systems.

3. Hire an experienced publishing and subscriptions software provider to improve your product.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Subscribe to publishing and subscriptions software list and review publications

Read newsletters from proven publishing and subscriptions software industry experts. Consider publications from editorial teams with direct experience in publishing and software development for industry insight. Look for publishing and subscriptions software information and product reviews comparing operations services against customization and consider software directories for specialized duties within your legacy system.

I recommend: The Software & Information Industry Association, the principal trade association for the digital content industry and sponsor of the Codie Awards which showcases the software and information industry's finest products, offers SIIA Industry Newsletters, including Content Weekly and OnDemand Weekly, for breaking software as a service news, digital content trends and technology developments. VISTA, a publishing services provider for nearly 30 years, offers the VISTA Newsletter for insights into the specialized publishing industry with extensive research, technical information for enhanced operations and the latest changes within the publishing industry.

Buy publishing and subscriptions software

Software for publishing and subscriptions offers integrated databases for tracking customers, managing publication and budgeting. Find a program offering a management system on a shared database for added value. Look for operations options like e-commerce, CRM and warehouse management.

I recommend: Media Services Group, a software developer for over 20 years, offers the ÉLAN Framework for publishing, fulfillment, exhibition, advertising and membership management within publishing, association and event industries. IBS Publishing offers the Bookmaster enterprise management system with automated publishing and financials monitoring for lower costs for all specialized publishers.

Find publishing and subscriptions software providers

A publishing and subscriptions software provider can offer experienced professional support to improve your product value and simplify operations. Always consider the level of publishing background from staff. Look for open architecture as your business needs change. Opt for solutions supporting multiple platforms, databases and third-party add-ons. Ask for operations planning components like financials processing, subscription management, college marketing with inside sales options, job cost estimates, EDI as well as e-commerce, XML and PCI compliance.

I recommend: Global Turnkey Systems designs publishing and subscriptions software solutions with industry standard interfaces, integrated CRM options, e-commerce, integrated financials and a configurable structure. THINK Subscription provides subscription management software with marketing, renewal, web integration, billing and payment support solutions for publishers, online service providers and new media vendors.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Think of electronic publishing and subscriptions software solutions as timesavers that allow you to focus on the creative and revenue-producing dimensions of your business.