* Many people still prefer to sit down and read a magazine as opposed to paying attention to social networking and blogs. This is a great opportunity to build your subscriber base.
* An online magazine will give you credibility among your target audience.
* A quality subscriber list will give you an opportunity to sell space in your magazine to other companies to generate even more profit.

There are several reasons to publish an online magazine, but the most important is the opportunity to build a strong mailing list for your business and turn additional profit at the same time.

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There are sites on the Internet such as WordPress that will let you host your online magazine for $0. It is possible for you to be up and running with a successful online magazine for less than $200.

When you plan for your online magazine, you need to think of it as a long-term investment and go about it diligently. You need to decide what it is you would like to accomplish through your online magazine. You need to decide if the magazine is going to be a professional site or a part-time hobby. You need to come up with a solid theme for your online magazine and decide which images, audio and video you are going to include with your magazine. Proper planning will ensure long-term success for your online magazine, no matter which theme you choose.

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Your online magazine theme should be one that is fresh and original. You also want a theme that is easy to update and make changes in the future. In addition, you should choose a theme that is both W3C compliant and SEO friendly so you can continue to attract new readers.

You can purchase themes for your online magazine on the Internet or you can choose on of the many free themes that are available. There are more and more themes coming to the surface on a seemingly daily basis. Remember to think outside of the box and check out all of your options before making a concrete decision on the theme for your online magazine.

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If you are a writer, you may have considered submitting an article to your favorite magazine. Many magazines have a set amount of freelance work that they will accept before each publication. This can be a one-time opportunity, or you may even be asked by the magazine to write content for them on a regular basis. Best of all, you will be compensated for your work, usually by the word or by the article.

If you are considering submitting your articles you need a query for the article that you wish to write that includes the following:

* Brief introduction
* Outline of the subject and the angle you plan to take
* List of writing credentials
* Appreciation for the publisher’s time

Since magazine writing is son speculative, the best way to open the door to magazine publishing is by grabbing the attention of the publisher.

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Not all markets are created equal and once you branch out into one genre of interest, it will be easier for you to move through to the next one. It is generally best to stick to the topics with which you are most familiar.

Once you are comfortable with special interest markets and small trade publication, you will be able to use those sales in a publishing resume.

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