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Develop an Online News Platform
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The Prompt
# Online News Platform Development Plan Help me build a comprehensive plan for launching [PUBLICATION_NAME], an online news platform focused on [NICHE/TOPIC] targeting [AUDIENCE]. ## Platform Scope - **Content model:** [CONTENT_MODEL] (e.g., ad-supported, subscription, newsletter-first) - **Team size:** [TEAM_SIZE] - **Launch timeline:** [TIMELINE] - **Budget:** [BUDGET] ## Development Blueprint ### 1. Technical Stack Recommendation Recommend the best CMS and hosting stack for this scale (e.g., WordPress + WP Engine, Ghost, custom Next.js). Include cost estimates and scalability notes. ### 2. Essential Features List List the must-have features for launch: article pages, category/tag taxonomy, author profiles, search, newsletter integration, social sharing, and any monetization features. ### 3. Editorial Workflow Describe a lean editorial process for a small team: story pitching → assignment → drafting → editing → SEO review → publishing → promotion. ### 4. Content Categories & Taxonomy Suggest 5–8 content categories and a tagging system that balances SEO discoverability with reader navigation. ### 5. Monetization Strategy Outline 3 revenue streams appropriate for [CONTENT_MODEL], with implementation steps and realistic timeline to first dollar. ### 6. SEO Foundation List the 10 technical SEO and on-page SEO essentials to implement before the first article is published. ### 7. 90-Day Launch Plan Provide a week-by-week roadmap covering pre-launch content production, technical setup, soft launch, and growth phase.
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[PUBLICATION_NAME]
[NICHE/TOPIC]
[AUDIENCE]
[CONTENT_MODEL]
[TEAM_SIZE]
[TIMELINE]
[BUDGET]
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