In a recent IOL poll, only 4% of consumers said they would pay for online news. Their reasoning for this varied, including the fact that there are other means to hear, see and read about the news, other than online; so why pay for something that can be easily retrieved through other media?

The impact of charging for online content could result in the decline of readership. The results of the poll clearly indicate that people are not willing to pay for online news. However; The Witness has taken a stand in charging for its online content. Read more.

How do you feel about paying for online news?