Informed Personalization for News Publishers
Imagine a front page that knows what your readers have already seen, and what they haven't. One that offers substance over clickbait, responds to editorial priorities, and still delivers significantly better results. This isn't a trade-off between control and performance.
Why Personalization
Must Start at the Top
Many publishers claim to offer personalization, but in practice it often means adding a few recommended stories in fixed positions from row 10 and downward. The top of the front page stays the same for everyone.
That's a missed opportunity.
Around 80% of front page traffic is concentrated in the first four rows. If personalization doesn't happen there, most readers won't even notice it.
How well lower rows perform depends mostly on the top of the page. If the top shows old or poorly chosen stories, readers scroll to find something better—making weak content further down appear successful when the real problem is at the top.
Click Distribution by Row
Selection
Define how articles are selected. Set editorial priorities, KPIs, and rules. Combine them transparently—you always understand and refine how decisions shape outcomes.
Orchestration
The editorial interface where you preview and edit. Pin articles, drag and drop to reorder, edit headlines and images, or pull in stories from search to complement the algorithm.
Distribution
Each user gets a personalized mix. Subscribers see in-depth content, casual visitors get broader stories. Breaking news stays visible to all while supporting business goals.
Smart Article Recycling
A high-quality story from 8 hours ago at position 17? Front Studio recognizes it's still relevant and moves it up for users who haven't seen it yet.
Always Fresh Content
When readers return after 5 minutes, the layout updates. Unread stories remain, others reposition. Editors can pin important articles to keep them visible even if already read.
Editorial Judgment First
A story may not perform best in metrics, but it's important for your brand right now. That judgment is always up to the editor—you shape the algorithm, not the other way around.
Real Results from Real Publishers
See how leading publishers transformed their front pages with Front Studio
Hamburger Morgenpost
"Journalists felt they were in control of the algorithm—not the other way around. That made all the difference. Our work became more rewarding, and when you see results spike in real time—it fuels motivation!"
Finansavisen
"With different front pages for subscribers and non-subscribers, we've increased front page CTR, saved editorial time, reduced churn, and grown subscriptions. We're never going back."
ITavisen.no
"With Front Studio, personalization ensures the top of the page always features something new. Older articles are recycled and re-ranked for returning visitors, so each visit feels fresh."
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