Craig Wilson is the editor of the Hill & Lake Press. He lives in Lowry Hill.
The Hill & Lake Press is getting a digital upgrade. After years of publishing primarily in print and maintaining a static website, the neighborhood newspaper will launch a new and improved online platform in October.
The motivation for change came from readers themselves. Over the past year, countless neighbors told us they wanted more ways to connect with the stories of our community. They wanted to share articles more easily on social media, find past issues without digging through stacks of paper and enjoy a smoother reading experience on phones and tablets.
The new site delivers on those requests. Built on a dynamic platform, it will allow readers to browse, search and share stories with a click. Features like an improved archive, mobile-friendly design and email updates will make it easier to stay connected to neighborhood news.
For the Hill & Lake Press team, the upgrade also creates opportunities to grow. A modern site allows us to better support advertisers by hosting ads directly on the platform, with more flexible placements and tracking to help local businesses reach their audience. As the site develops, we’ll also be able to integrate multimedia options — including video, audio and eventually podcasts — giving readers new ways to experience the stories of our neighborhoods.
Our print tradition remains the heart of the Hill & Lake Press, but the new website reflects how many people engage with news today. We’re excited to carry forward our mission of connecting neighbors, now with more tools for the digital age.
The new website will officially debut in October. Readers can expect the same trusted local journalism — with new ways to access, share and support it. We’re especially grateful to contributor Terry White, board member Dominic Saucedo, Jessica Armbruster with Racket, and the team at Lede for their help and guidance in developing our new website.
