New Features Available in the Digital Version of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt

Published: Thursday, September 2, 2021

While there’s something to be said about a physical magazine or book, there’s no denying how convenient recent technology makes the digital copies. Low light problems are gone, small lettering is a thing of the past, and even automatic translation makes content more accessible than ever before. If you feel similarly, you’re not alone! More than 75% of people surveyed read at least one magazine in a digital format each month, while 40% read more than one this way. Most people cite convenience as their reason for electronic access, and it’s easy to see why when 76% of consumers report reading their digital magazines on a phone or tablet.

Great Lakes Scuttlebutt has had a digital version of the magazine available (for free) since 2009 and readership of it has only grown each year, seeing more than 800,000 pageviews annually these days. Here, readers find additional content such as related video, photo slideshows, expanded articles, click-through access to resources, and more. Creation of the Great Lakes Scuttlebutt app in 2012 made viewing the magazine even more convenient by allowing readers the ability to download the magazine and then read it at any time, even when there is no internet connection available.

Now, readers of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt have more ways to enjoy their FREE access to the best boating magazine on the Great Lakes. The online edition of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt magazine now includes:

Audio Content - By navigating to the “Contents View” of the issue, subscribers will see a small audio icon next to each article. Select the article of interest and listen to it on the go!
Personalized Content - By navigating to the “Personalized” section of the menu, visitors to the magazine will see a list of content that is similar to topics previously read. Dive into more niche content for the Great Lakes depending on your interests!
Easier Access to Your Favorite Social Channel - The magazine’s menu now has quick links to Great Lakes Scuttlebutt’s Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts. Quickly jump to the channel of choice and interact with GLS and fans!
More Great Lakes Video - Great Lakes Scuttlebutt is always making new video content, which is uploaded to the GLS YouTube channel. Now, video feeds directly into the magazine making the newest videos easier to access without having to click away from the magazine.

Discover how easy it is to gain access to Great Lakes news, articles, local businesses, hot products, and everything else you love about Great Lakes Scuttlebutt by visiting www.greatlakesscuttlebutt.com/read today!

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tags: Books & Charts, Company Expansions, Software & Apps