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Accra Street Journal has introduced a Reader Mode feature designed to give visitors greater control over how they read stories on the publication’s website. The feature provides an alternative reading experience for people who prefer a cleaner page without the usual advertisements and other distractions that may appear around an article.
The new feature allows readers to switch to a simplified reading environment while going through an article. With a single click, visitors can activate Reader Mode and enjoy a more focused experience, particularly when reading lengthy reports, features, analysis and other editorial content.
How to activate Reader Mode
Readers who prefer not to see advertisements while reading can use the Reader Mode option displayed within an article.
After opening a story on Accra Street Journal, visitors should look for the Reader Mode panel, which appears near the beginning of the article. They can then click Enter Reader Mode to activate the simplified reading experience.
Once activated, the page is adjusted to prioritise the article itself, reducing surrounding distractions and hiding advertisements within the reading experience. Readers can return to the regular website view by exiting Reader Mode.
Adjust the reading experience to suit your preference
Reader Mode goes beyond simply reducing distractions. It also gives readers options to personalise how an article appears on their screens.
The feature includes text-size controls, allowing readers to increase or reduce the size of the article’s text according to their preference. This can be particularly helpful for people who find smaller text difficult to read or simply prefer larger lettering when going through lengthy stories.
Readers can also choose their preferred reading background. This provides an alternative to the standard page appearance and allows visitors to select a reading environment that feels more comfortable.
These options make the feature useful for people with different reading preferences, including older readers, people who experience visual difficulties and visitors who find it easier to concentrate when unnecessary page elements are removed.
Why Accra Street Journal introduced Reader Mode
Digital publications rely on advertising to support journalism, maintain their platforms and finance the production of content. However, readers do not always want advertisements or other page elements competing for their attention while they are reading.
Accra Street Journal recognises that some visitors prefer a straightforward reading experience, particularly when engaging with longer articles. Reader Mode was therefore introduced to give those visitors an option rather than requiring everyone to use the website in the same way.
The feature does not replace the publication’s regular website experience. Instead, it provides an additional choice for readers who want to concentrate on the story without the usual visual interruptions.
It also reflects a broader commitment to making digital journalism more accessible and responsive to the different needs of its audience.
A locally developed innovation from Accra, Ghana
The Reader Mode feature was developed locally by SamBoad Media Consult Team, as part of efforts to improve the reading experience on Accra Street Journal.
Its introduction demonstrates how locally developed digital solutions can address everyday challenges experienced by online readers. Rather than relying entirely on external reading tools, the publication has incorporated a feature into its own website to give visitors more control over their experience.
The development is part of Accra Street Journal’s continuing investment in website improvements, reader-focused tools and digital publishing innovation.
A better reading experience, with more choice
With Reader Mode, visitors no longer have to accept only the standard article layout. They can choose between the regular website experience and a simplified reading environment, depending on what works best for them.
Whether a reader wants to avoid advertisements, increase text size, change the reading background or simply concentrate on an article without surrounding distractions, the feature provides a convenient alternative.
Accra Street Journal encourages readers to explore Reader Mode the next time they visit an article and experience the additional reading options available.
The objective is simple: to make reading more comfortable, convenient and accessible, while giving every visitor greater control over how they engage with the publication.
Source: Accra Street Journal | SamBoad Media Consult
Last Updated on November 8, 2026 by Samuel Kwame Boadu
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Samuel Kwame Boadu is a Ghanaian media entrepreneur and storyteller with a passion for amplifying urban voices and uncovering everyday truths. He is the Editor-in-Chief and Founder of Accra Street Journal, a dynamic digital platform dedicated to capturing the pulse of Ghana’s capital—its people, culture, challenges, business, sports and innovations.
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