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This week's packed with partnership opportunities and proven viral strategies. Beehiiv just rolled out website builders for everyone, cross-promo hubs are multiplying, and we're dissecting how Michael Simmons built 125K subscribers without spending a dime on ads. Plus, automation that saves 2+ hours daily!
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🔥 This Week's Hot Takes
Beehiiv launches website builder for all users. Now every newsletter creator, regardless of plan, can build integrated, customizable websites and landing pages to boost subscriber growth.
Substack raises $100M to fuel platform's next phase. Massive funding signals even more tools and monetization possibilities coming soon, especially as Substack pivots toward social features and ads.
$300K/month newsletter strategy: start with social, then email. Build your audience on discovery platforms first, then launch your newsletter for max growth and revenue.
11 newsletter design ideas you should steal. Simple design tweaks, from subject line emojis to clever footers, grab reader attention and can instantly boost engagement for any newsletter operator.
Launching a LinkedIn newsletter is free and easy. You can now tap into LinkedIn's massive pro audience, no premium account needed. Cross-post and reach new subscribers in minutes.
Frictionless newsletter growth may hurt engagement, not help it. Low-friction signups attract the wrong audience, tank engagement, and make monetization harder. Thoughtful friction can boost retention and sponsor value.
💡 Growth Hack of the Week
Turn Social Posts Into Newsletter Gold
How: Review your top 5 social media posts from the past month. Pick one, expand on the topic, add a personal story, extra tip, or dive deeper. Drop it into your next newsletter and send it to your subscribers.
Why: Only ~5% of your social followers see your posts. Email guarantees your best content hits your true audience, builds relationships, and sparks action.
Expected Result: Increased open rates, stronger engagement, and more replies; plus 95% of your fans see your most valuable ideas instead of missing out.
Spotlight: Blockbuster Blueprint with Michael Simmons
What Works:
No paid promotion, just viral, research-backed content that readers genuinely want to share
Deep focus on unique, evergreen pieces that build trust and showcase expertise
Smart paywall: actionable AI prompts or bonus plans added behind the paywall, so free readers get value and paid readers get even more
Creator Quote:
"If you spend 10 times as much more time, you actually may get 10 times as many views, but also you're going to form a much deeper interaction."
Want to steal Michael's playbook? Study his blockbuster content philosophy and consider offering a high-value bonus at the end of your free posts.
🛠️ Tool of the Week
Why You'll Love It: Built-in referral programs and magic links make it a breeze to turn current readers into new subscribers fast.
Best For: Newsletter operators looking to supercharge audience growth without extra manual setup.
🧪 A/B Test of the Week
Result: Upping cadence led to a 179%-577% surge in total clicks month-over-month, up to 500% more engagement!
Takeaway: Trimming issue size and increasing send frequency can massively boost click-through rates and reach rate, driving more traffic and engaging a broader slice of your list.
⚙️ Automation Deep Dive
OpenAI + MailChimp: Daily Automated Newsletter Workflow
Before: Manually curating news, writing emails, and sending via MailChimp daily took hours and risked errors.
After: Automated workflow uses RSS to fetch news, OpenAI to summarize and format, and MailChimp to send, hands-off and error-free.
Result: Daily newsletter built and delivered in minutes, saving 2+ hours per day.
😂 Meme of the Week
When you discover cross-promotion partners and suddenly feel like you've found the newsletter creator's secret society...
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Thanks for reading,
Eren Daskesen
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