Our Services

Are you a Journalist, Online Publisher or Content Creator?

Use Freedom Forum to GET YOUR MESSAGE OUT!

Our “NewsReach!“ program specializes in crafting high-impact strategies to amplify your online presence, grow your audience, boost your revenue and compete effectively against other content creators and well funded legacy media outlets.

We are Experts in Assisting:

• Owners, editors, and publishers of small media outlets (local newspapers, niche digital publications, community news sites) in Canada and the US, with monthly readership under 50,000 and a limited digital presence.

• The budget-conscious, struggling with audience saturation and discoverability, monetization, content moderation, platform dependence, and time and resource constraints.

With almost two decades of experience in independent journalism, content creation, and online digital strategy, Freedom Forum brings a unique blend of storytelling, technical expertise, and data-driven marketing to deliver results that matter.

Whether you’re a media outlet, nonprofit, or business looking to expand your reach, Freedom Forum offers tailored services to meet your circulation distribution goals.

Key Features

Audience Development:

1. Social Media Optimization: Leverage X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Telegram and other online platforms with custom content strategies for engaging posts, hashtag research, and community interaction tips to drive organic traffic.

2. SEO Essentials: Optimize websites with keyword strategies using free tools like Google Keyword Planner to rank higher for niche topics, ensuring mobile-friendly design for broader reach.

3. Newsletter Setup: Build and manage email lists using low cost bulk mailers, compelling newsletter templates and “calls-to-action” to grow subscribers.

Reader Retention Strategies:

1. Consistent, professional content with a publishing schedule tailored to your niche using “high-impact topics” to establish authority.

2. Analytic-driven story recommendations and reader feedback surveys via Google Forms.

Monetization Strategies:

1. Subscription Models: Implement a freemium or paid model with affordable paywalls. Offer tiers like $5/month for exclusive content or $10/month for event access.

2. Donations & Crowdfunding: Add PayPal donation buttons and craft crowdfunding campaigns for special projects.

3. In-Person Events: Connect with your community while driving awareness and fundraising.

4. Sponsorships: Secure revenue with pre-designed sponsorship packages, balancing revenue with user experience.

Analytics & Optimization:

• Track performance with Google Analytics to monitor traffic, engagement, and conversions. We provide easy-to-read dashboards and A/B testing guides for headlines and subscription offers.

• Adjust strategies to focus on high-performing social media channels and/or email.

Pricing for Every Budget!

A Paid Monthly Subscription to Freedom Forum News:

• $19.95 a month, guarantees full access to our basic strategy guides, templates, and monthly analytics reports. No long-term contracts are required.

The Inventory Assessment:

• $200 for a onetime, complete inventory of your existing platform, content and distribution systems, plus a high level overview of areas needing improvement.

The Basic Tier:

• $97-$197 for a self-paced course or toolkit, appealing to budget-conscious creators and monthly online consulting sessions.

The Premium Tier:

• $497-$997 monthly for the course plus bonuses like live Q&As, personalized feedback and membership to an exclusive community.

The Enterprise Tier:

• $1,997+ monthly for businesses, including customized consulting or team access to strategies and ongoing, personal consulting sessions.

Ready to take your brand to new heights? Reach out to Freedom Forum News to discuss your needs and discover how we can help you succeed.

Visit Freedom Forum for examples of our work, or connect with Chuck Black on LinkedIn or via email at chuck.black@protonmail.com to start the conversation.