The web hosting is not that big of a deal. The problem with this, as with all publications, is a lack of planning and direction. I am the webmaster for a magazine that is not in its second year of publication. On average, over 92% of all periodicals fail in the first year. To make this a go, there are several things that are needed. These are the attributes of a successful periodical, (success being survival past the first year): 1. Definite focus; 2. Dedicated paid staff; 3. Publishing schedule that is realistic, (this is what kills most publications); 4. A good surplus of articles which are ready for publication at anytime; 5. A loyal and increasing audience; 6. I good advertising department; 7. Good and on-time distribution. These seven simple elements make or break a publication. The biggest two being 3 and 7. Publishing on the web is not simple. There needs to be lead time for articles and advertising. In the late seventies and early eighties when I wrote freelance articles for major electronic and computer magazines, the deadline for articles was three months before the earliest publication date. And, this was for monthly magazines. I could work with several persons on this site to create a subscription based eZine. But a finite structure must be created, and the actual interest along with a pricing structure must be created. Also, compensation fees for the authors must be structured. If anyone is really interested in advancing this project, please email me directly. Failing to plan is a sure sign of a plan to fail. Glenn Gregory The PC Doctor Is In http://www.pcdrisin.com -----Original Message----- From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Anne Pemberton Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:21 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: 09282048Z07 What If Correction: Enabling Support Foundation who provides me with my webspace. I'm sure when Bob returns from Europe he will be happy to let us do the first year of two on his site until we have enough support for our own. We can use a domain name on his site if one is secured. Anne Anne Pemberton [log in to unmask] http://www.erols.com/apembert http://www.educationalsynthesis.org -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.33/1034 - Release Date: 9/27/2007 5:00 PM