Ellington

Ellington is a powerful CMS designed specifically for news publishers and local media organizations. Developed by the inventors of Django, it offers a robust, enterprise-level platform without the enterprise-level cost. Ellington enables publishers to manage content, users, social media, advertising, and local services in one place, driving engagement, subscriptions, and revenue through seamless digital experiences.

Features

• Built-in paywall and metering for subscription management
• SEO tools to boost traffic and readership
• Ad campaign management and targeting
• Multi-channel content publishing
• Geo-tagging and advanced template control
• Site-wide search engine with filtering
• Social media integration and community tools
• Multimedia blog and user profile management
• Mobile reporting capabilities
• Cloud-based infrastructure with high security and performance

Capabilities

• Manage diverse content types including articles, videos, podcasts, and classifieds
• Publish across multiple channels with full design control
• Create immersive storytelling experiences
• Facilitate community engagement through blogs and comments
• Enable local event and business directory listings
• Track reader behavior and engagement metrics
• Support mobile-first workflows for field reporting
• Customize site design using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Integrate social curation and metadata recommendations

Benefits

• Increased subscription and ad revenue through targeted strategies
• Enhanced reader engagement and loyalty
• Streamlined editorial and publishing workflows
• Reduced IT and infrastructure costs
• Faster site performance and improved security
• Greater flexibility in design and content delivery
• Stronger community presence and local relevance
• Scalable platform for growing news organizations