CMS for magazines & digital editions

A modern CMS for magazines and lifestyle publications

Publish issues, columns, and photo‑driven stories online while keeping the feel of your print magazine — all without custom development.

Bring your issues online

Publish digital editions that mirror your print layout, with archives available for subscribers anytime.

Showcase rich storytelling

Present longform features, columns, and photo essays with beautiful, mobile‑ready templates.

Monetize readers & advertisers

Combine subscriptions, sponsorships, and e‑commerce without extra plugins.

Made for magazine workflows

  • Issue Publishing: Simple article editor to publish features, columns, and departments — organize by issue, section, or topic with flexible navigation.
  • Digital Editions: Create digital e-editions that mirror your print layout — perfect for bringing print issues online while maintaining your brand identity.
  • Photo Galleries: Four gallery types with automatic thumbnails — showcase photo essays, fashion spreads, and visual storytelling that magazines are known for.
  • Rich Content: Embed video, audio, interactive elements, and third-party widgets directly in articles — enhance longform features with multimedia without coding.
  • Unlimited Content: No limits on articles, galleries, or media — publish every issue, every feature, without worrying about storage or quotas.
  • Powerful Search: Built-in site search helps readers explore back issues, find past features, and discover archived content — builds reader loyalty.
  • File Management: Upload and organize unlimited high-resolution images, PDFs, and media assets — perfect for maintaining a comprehensive digital archive.
  • Short URLs: Generate trackable shortened links for social media sharing — essential for promoting features and driving traffic to your best content.

Grow a loyal subscriber base

  • Email Newsletters: Built-in email system to promote new issues, highlight features, announce special series, and drive readers back to your site — integrate with Constant Contact for advanced segmentation.
  • Subscriber Management: Build and segment your subscriber list with categories, user accounts, and preferences — essential for converting casual readers into paying subscribers.
  • Reader Comments: Enable moderated comments on features and opinion pieces — auto-approve for engagement or manually review for quality. Perfect for building community around your content.
  • Polls & Surveys: Create polls to understand reader preferences, test feature ideas, and gather feedback on topics — data-driven editorial decisions.
  • Custom Forms: Build forms for reader submissions, contests, feedback, and contributor applications — let your audience contribute content directly.
  • Event Listings: Manage magazine events, launch parties, and reader meetups with calendar views and date-based organization.
  • Password-Protected Content: Restrict premium content, subscriber-only features, or paywalled issues — monetize your best journalism and exclusive content.
  • RSS & XML Feeds: Generate feeds for distribution partners, news aggregators, and mobile apps — expand your reach beyond your website.

Subscriptions, ads & brand partners

  • Banner Ad System: Flexible ad groups with preset positions (top, sidebar, bottom) plus custom placements — perfect for luxury brands, lifestyle advertisers, and premium sponsors.
  • Special Ad Formats: Peeler ads (corner peel effects), popup ads (one-time display), sticky ads (fixed position) — premium placements that command higher rates from brand partners.
  • Google AdSense: Easy integration with Google AdSense — paste scripts directly into ad groups. Mix programmatic ads with direct brand sales for optimal revenue.
  • Ad Management: Control ad placement by issue, section, or feature type — restrict brand ads to relevant editorial sections for maximum value and brand alignment.
  • Classifieds & Directories: Offer classified ads, business directories, and service listings — valuable revenue stream for lifestyle and regional magazines.
  • Real Estate Listings: Complete property management system with agent profiles — perfect for luxury real estate features and high-end property showcases.
  • E-Commerce: Sell digital subscriptions, print issues, branded merchandise, and special products directly on your site.
  • Payment Processing: Support for 50+ payment gateways — keep 100% of your revenue with no platform fees, perfect for subscriptions and premium content sales.

SEO, performance & longevity

  • Mobile-First Templates: Beautiful, responsive templates optimized for reading longform features on phones, tablets, and desktops — showcase your best journalism beautifully.
  • SEO Optimization: Clean URLs, automatic metadata generation, structured content markup — rank in Google for feature topics, interviews, and lifestyle content.
  • Unlimited Storage: No storage limits — your entire back catalog stays online forever, building domain authority and long-tail search traffic for evergreen content.
  • Template Customization: Pre-built templates designed for magazines with sample menus for departments, issues, and features — launch fast, customize to match your brand.
  • 24/7 Support: Responsive support team available around the clock — get help when you need it, especially during issue launches and special projects.
  • Secure Hosting: Automatic backups, enterprise-grade security, and reliable uptime — no servers to manage, no downtime worries.
  • Easy Migration: Free archive migration assistance from existing magazine CMS platforms — move your content without losing SEO value or breaking links.
  • Risk-Free Trial: 30-day money-back guarantee — test Bulletlink with your real magazine workflow before committing.

Modernize your magazine with Bulletlink

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