Digital Editions

DigitalDM is a 'digital publishing' company, which in effect works as a "paperless printer". Our Digital Editions successfully bridge the middle ground between paper and the web, by providing a unique digital combination of the best features of paper and the rich media components of websites.

Traditional paper publications are considered proactive and focused mediums as they are delivered directly to the hands of the user. But while effective, they are notoriously expensive due to the paper and postage costs today. On the other hand, websites are reactive, as users have to be constantly 'driven' to a client's website amongst the clutter of competitive websites, at considerable marketing expense.

Regrettably, most internet e-brochure solutions today are essentially just animated web pages hosted by the eBook vendor. The publisher's artwork is simply converted to HTML web pages, with the result that these e-Brochures can only be viewed inside an online web browser. The pages are not optimized for delivery, so appear slowly and viewing/print quality is often compromised in order to reduce streaming times to the reader.

Other eBook solutions use large and clunky .exe file viewers which are trapped by firewall and anti-virus software. Equally, simple PDF copies of print brochures are unable to create a usable reader experience and are heavy to download if saved in a reasonable print quality.

In contrast, DigitalDM has worked directly with Publishers to fulfill their demands for a truly independent ‘Digital Edition' - an exact digital replica of their printed publications - which is viewable in print quality, light in size and easy to distribute electronically.

By using our proprietary solutions, our clients can distribute their easy-to-read 'Digital Editions' by simply using the internet as transport to the user (via email, URL link or download from the client's website) for viewing in both online and offline modes, anywhere, anytime.

While our 'Digital Editions; are created directly from the Publisher's pre-press pages - in order retain the same viewing and print quality of the paper productions - we can overlay virtually any rich media functions within the Digital Editions to provide greater interactive functionality for our clients.


Digital Editions Benefits

We can turn any print publication - including magazines, supplements, catalogues, annual reports, newsletters, marketing collateral - into a 'digital edition'. And simply using the Internet to transport the edition to the reader. And with no clunky viewer, it is firewall friendly.

  • Uses the Publishers' pre-press pages to create an exact 'digital replica' of the printed version, being a complete self-contained 'digital edition'. So turn-around times for the client is reduced to mere days, often faster than the traditional paper printer.
  • Automatically offered in two variants - in both ONLINE (quick online read) and DESKTOP (savable offline) modes - so it can be read anywhere, anytime, just like its paper equivalent.
  • Incredibly easy to read - with Preview and Page Read modes - in the publication's original quality. A simple Menu Bar on each Edition makes reading easy and intuitive.
  • And as the editions are compiled with a unique compression ratio, the editions retain the same high quality of the original print publication - for viewing and printing of pages - but in a very small file size.
  • Publishers can enter the realm of inter-active 'rich media' editions - with the ability to overlay hyper-links, flash animation, sounds and videos - to give the reader a media-rich viewing experience unlike that offered by traditional print.
  • With unlimited global distribution via email or downloadable from any website. Whether hosted by us and/or hosted by the client, offers our clients with the ability to simultaneously expand their distribution reach and market effectiveness, globally.
  • Ideal for aggregated distribution strategies, such as digital News-stands.
  • Complements the traditional paper editions (or can even entirely replace paper copies) to reduce expensive printing and distribution costs.
  • Automatically reduces the need for paper archives and lowers storage costs.
  • All editions have automatic update functions, so that the reader will always have the latest version (a true "never out of date" edition).
  • Offers the option of online tracking of reader activities - such as edition openings, page views and Advertiser URL link click-through - to help Publishers close the loop with their advertisers.
  • And as a digital product, it is extremely eco-friendly; by eliminating print (paper/ink), storage, distribution and postage costs.

 

Rich Media

Additionally our editions allow for the easy integration of the clients' and/or advertisers' rich media, thereby combining the best of print productions and website rich media:

  • Sound Clips
  • Video Clips
  • Flash animations, such as colour swatches
  • Rollovers
  • Pop ups and more...
  • e-Commerce solutions with dynamic pricing
  • Ability to switch between multiple languages (eg. Japanese, Chinese, Korean etc) with just a click on the menu bar.
  • Can personalized with specific client particulars (such as name and loyalty points), for pushing dynamic and customized content, making it an excellent marketing tool for frequent guest programs, seasonal packages and promotional campaigns.
  • With DRM (Digital Rights Management) abilities for both subscription and security requirements.

 

Usage Tracking

Usage TrackingOur Digital Edition solution encompasses an extensive range of advanced statistical functions.

Every Edition is tracked for an a range of statistics, in 'real-time', providing immediate opportunities to view user activities.

Real-time access to your tracking statistics
Our editions tracking sites can be access 24/7 for real-time tracking of your critical traffic statistics.

Traffic Statistcs
The traffic statistics indicate the number of
editions opened, spread over any selected date and time intervals.

Geographic Statistics
Where do your readers live? Easy to find out with geographic statistics!
The statistics are sub-divided by country, region and city. The distribution is illustrated on simple lists, giving you a more precise overview.

Referrer Statistics
Find out which search engines are sending users to your editions.

Unique Number of visitors
Statistics are also provided for the unique number of visitors, as well as the total visits to any publication.