Common editorial models used on Web sites

Editorial models vary from publication to publication, but they're all time-honored systems that push content to the highest possible level. They support and enhance your reputation by keeping the bar high and forcing you to maintain consistency.

These models are also practical. Most independent publishers have day jobs and other responsibilities that limit the amount of time they can spend on their sites. Models streamline the content process, giving time-deficient publishers the ability to maximize the few hours they have.

In this section, you'll find four real-world editorial models used by independent Web publishers. These examples will give you a sense of what works for other publishers and what might work for your own site.

Let's start with a look at single-person models.