BLOX CMS turns the world on its head, offering powerful administrative tools that are easy for any staff member at your newspaper to use. Managing an online publication no longer requires HTML or programming knowledge if the site is built with BLOX.

BLOX REVENUE TOOLS tightens the relationship between content and advertisers while amplifying you site traffic

"We are very proud of BLOX CMS," said TownNews.com General Manager Marc Wilson. "We think BLOX and BLOX Social Marketplace will set the new standard for content management systems.

Ad-Owl allows you to accept and process classified ads online, 24/7, reducing abandoned call rates. Creative Services will assist in the creation of online ads so your graphics team can focus on print. Real Estate Lite focuses on driving traffic to your real estate agents’ listings and revenue into your pockets. SWAT (Special Web Advertising Team) trains your advertising staff to present and sell online advertising with confidence. Top Ads bring Web site readership and advertisers together. Incredibly versatile, they are one of your TOP money-makers! Top Tours take Top Ads to the next level! Create an easy-to-manage showcase with slideshows and audio upgrades. Wheels is designed to provide you with the opportunity to compete against other sources for local auto dealers’ online dollars. Yellow Pages is a pre-populated directory that provides your readers with searching and mapping from a single location.

Circulars, a perfect solution for grocery stores. Make your inserts into searchable and mapped images on your site. DotConnect Media provides you with a revenue stream for unsold advertising positions on your site. PDF Display Ad Converter allows you to post display ads in-column with liners, providing 24/7 exposure for advertisers. Special Sections convert print into mapped images and searchable sections that can integrate with classifieds and Yellow Pages. The Job Network gives print advertisers new tools, and you the competitive edge with local and national reach. User Services provides revenue by requiring readers to purchase login information in order to access your site. Wheels Lite allows your readers to search a dealer’s inventory without leaving your site's automotive marketplace.

BLOX CONTENT TOOLS are the building blocks for your online future

BLOX allows editors, web masters or others designated by the newspaper to place programmable and movable blocks of content any place on a Web site. The blocks can be moved by newspaper staff members, or can be programmed to move, appear or disappear at designated times and dates.

Ad-Market provides the ability to display print classifieds, display ads, and online-only listings in a single, cohesive user experience. Ad Manager handles creating, uploading, scheduling and assigning of online advertising. e-Editions publish print editions online in a format that faithfully reproduces the original newspaper layout. Mailing List allows you to develop a close relationship with your readers and provide valuable promotional offerings. Mobile Sites allow readers to access your Web site on their cell phone or other mobile devices that allow Internet access. NIE e-Edition converts your print product into an electronic version to be used by area schools as an educational tool. Political and Election News provides the ability to easily create and maintain sections for your own local elections. VMIX, a robust sofware as a service (SaaS) video platform, engages readers and monetizes your rich media content.

Added Value Content provides you with free content, in feed or java script format, to drive traffic to your site. Calendar provides multiple calendars for community groups, search calendars, allows users to submit events, and more. Entertainment provides frequently-updated entertainment news, movie synopses and trailers for your site. Message Boards encourage readers to join a community on your site, increasing their loyalty and driving traffic to your site. MurlinStats provide more accurate statistics, particularly regarding hits, page views, bandwidth and visitors. Photo Gallery is interactive and capable of hosting multiple albums. Readers can submit photos and comments on those posted. Rich Media Tools let the community become more involved in your site, creating a sense of loyalty that will keep them returning.

Specialized REVENUE TOOLS help you further monetize your newspaper Web site

Even if your newspaper already has a successful Web site, TownNews.com’s suite of revenue-generating tools brings in even more money to help your bottom line.

Ad-Owl allows you to accept and process classified ads online, 24/7, reducing abandoned call rates. Creative Services will assist in the creation of online ads so your graphics team can focus on print. Online Subscriptions provides revenue by requiring readers to purchase login information in order to access your site. Real Estate Lite focuses on driving traffic to your real estate agents’ listings and revenue into your pockets. SWAT (Special Web Advertising Team) trains your advertising staff to present and sell online advertising with confidence. Top Ads bring Web site readership and advertisers together. Incredibly versatile, they are one of your TOP money-makers! Wheels is designed to provide you with the opportunity to compete against other sources for local auto dealers’ online dollars. Yellow Pages is a pre-populated directory that provides your readers with searching and mapping from a single location.

Circulars, a perfect solution for grocery stores. Make your inserts into searchable and mapped images on your site. DotConnect Media provides you with a revenue stream for unsold advertising positions on your site. PDF Display Ad Converter allows you to post display ads in-column with liners, providing 24/7 exposure for advertisers. Special Sections convert print into mapped images and searchable sections that can integrate with classifieds and Yellow Pages. The Job Network gives print advertisers new tools, and you the competitive edge with local and national reach. Top Tours take Top Ads to the next level! Create an easy-to-manage showcase with slideshows and audio upgrades. Wheels Lite allows your readers to search a dealer’s inventory without leaving your site's automotive marketplace.

Our CONTENT TOOLS focus on building Web site traffic

Don’t let the “.com” in our name fool you.  We were publishing newspapers long before we developed our first Web site.  We believe in local newspapers today and see a bright future for papers that learn to adapt. Our content tools were built with this philosophy in mind, and were specifically engineered to build and increase your online audience.

Ad-Market provides the ability to display print classifieds, display ads, and online-only listings in a single, cohesive user experience. Adsys handles creating, uploading, scheduling and assigning of online advertising. Calendar provides multiple calendars for community groups, search calendars, allows users to submit events, and more. Entertainment provides frequently-updated entertainment news, movie synopses and trailers for your site. Message Boards encourage readers to join a community on your site, increasing their loyalty and driving traffic to your site. MurlinStats provide more accurate statistics, particularly regarding hits, page views, bandwidth and visitors. Photo Gallery is interactive and capable of hosting multiple albums. Readers can submit photos and comments on those posted. Rich Media Tools let the community become more involved in your site, creating a sense of loyalty that will keep them returning.

Added Value Content provides you with free content, in feed or java script format, to drive traffic to your site. e-Editions publish print editions online in a format that faithfully reproduces the original newspaper layout. Mailing List allows you to develop a close relationship with your readers and provide valuable promotional offerings. Mobile Sites allow readers to access your Web site on their cell phone or other mobile devices that allow Internet access. NIE e-Edition converts your print product into an electronic version to be used by area schools as an educational tool. Online Registration allows you to collect demographic information about site users by requiring them to log in to view content. Political and Election News provides the ability to easily create and maintain sections for your own local elections. VMIX, a robust sofware as a service (SaaS) video platform, engages readers and monetizes your rich media content.