It may seem so…but you can help. We just need new britches.
||| BY LIN MCNULTY, EDITOR |||
A recent notification from theOrcasonian’s webhost has rocked our reality.
BlueHost has advised us that we need to upgrade our hosting due to our online presence exceeding our ability to maintain our present service level. We’ve done hosting upgrades previously, but this one requires a significant increase in fees. And, frankly, this is not just a surprise, but also a financial shock.
theOrcasonian began its online service in 2011 when Margie Doyle launched Orcas Issues, with an immediate response from new readers. When I purchased Orcas Issues from Margie around 2015, we became theOrcasonian and have continued to provide our audience with daily news updates from Orcas Island. Our readership has continued to grow, with thousands of readers and yet with only a couple hundred paid subscribers.
So, we have some decisions to make about how to continue our service, and your help is needed. Here are some suggestions on how you can assist.
You may make a one-time donation:
**If you are reading theOrcasonian for free, thank your fellow islanders. If you would like to support theOrcasonian CLICK HERE to set your modestly-priced, voluntary subscription. Otherwise, no worries; we’re happy to share with you.**
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