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This week brought some profound wisdom, from content discovery pain points to AI agents quietly taking over dev workflows. Plus, we're diving into proven monetization tactics and spotlighting creators who turned ultra-niche topics into substantial revenue streams.
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🔥 This Week's Hot Takes
Context engineering is now essential for AI-driven newsletters. The specific context in AI prompts means ultra-relevant, on-brand newsletter drafts and no more generic content. Master this, and your outputs instantly improve.
Beehiiv Boost's ROI falls flat, and Meta Ads shine. If you're scaling, focus on Meta Ads over Beehiiv Boost, cheaper subs, and better engagement.
Substack introduces more innovative live video features to drive growth. Auto-generated clips and easy guest invitations boost discoverability and subscriber growth, making it easier for creators to expand their audience.
Forty-five women on Substack are now earning seven figures. It signals high-revenue potential for solo newsletter creators who focus on consistency and niche expertise, not just audience size.
Senate drops nationwide AI regulation block. States can now set their own AI laws, resulting in a patchwork of rules that could directly impact newsletter compliance and monetization strategies.
💡 Growth Hack of the Week
Add friction to your newsletter signup for better subs
How: More signup steps = higher-quality, more engaged subscribers and better open rates.
Why: When people have to work slightly harder to subscribe, they're more committed and engaged from day one.
Expected Result: Higher open rates, better engagement, and lower unsubscribe rates—quality over quantity wins every time.
Spotlight: Bite Club
What Works:
Laser-focused niche: High-protein vegan meal plans address a specific, urgent audience need.
Simple, scalable paid plan: Weekly meal menus, grocery lists, and customization options make the paid tier an easy choice.
Strategic use of Instagram: Consistent soft promotion leverages a 129K+ Instagram following for organic growth.
Creator Quote:
"I know what my audience comes to me for, and I build based on their needs, then I just let them know it exists through my socials."
Want to see how Bite Club went from 0 to 180 paid subs in 2 months?
🛠️ Tool of the Week
Why You'll Love It: Ready-made templates and RSS link-pulling make creating newsletters quick and easy on both desktop and mobile.
Best For: Streamlining content curation, fast newsletter building, and staying consistent without tech headaches.
🧪 A/B Test of the Week
Test: "To gate or not?" Newsletter creators debate the pros and cons of gated vs. public content strategies.
Result: The right gating strategy can make or break your subscription growth; test both to see what converts your audience.
Takeaway: There's no one-size-fits-all approach. Test your specific audience to find the sweet spot between accessible content and premium value.
⚙️ Automation Deep Dive
HubSpot + Email Workflows: Automated Warranty Upsell System
Before: Manually tracking warranty expiries and upsell opportunities meant missed revenue and wasted CS team hours.
After: HubSpot automates monitoring of expiry dates, triggers tailored upsell emails, and streamlines CS notifications.
Result: Higher conversion on warranty renewals and significant time savings for teams.
Want to replicate it? Grab Attacat's detailed example for inspiration!
😂 Meme of the Week
When you find that perfect sponsorship opportunity but realize you need 10x more subscribers to qualify, you start frantically DMing every friend to "just subscribe real quick!"
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Thanks for reading,
Eren Daskesen
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