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Indie newsletters

“A surprising gift”: How A.J. Daulerio Turned the Worst Time in His Life Into Something Beautiful

A.J. Daulerio survived the Hulk Hogan trial, the blog bubble, and bankruptcy. We talked to him about his current project, The Small Bow, and how he’s built a newsletter and a digital community to support others going through hard times.

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Newsletter success stories

Inside Brazil’s Growing Indie Newsletter Economy

Gaía Passarelli’s Tá Todo Mundo Tentando newsletter is growing — and it’s one of several successful independent newsletters in Brazil.

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Ask a Deliverability Expert: 25 Ways to Keep Your Newsletter Off Blocklists

The best way to deal with a blocklist? Don’t get on one in the first place. Here’s how you can stay off blocklists, out of the spam folder, and in the inbox.

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Not a Newsletter

Not a Newsletter: June 2023

This month in Not a Newsletter: Strategies for adding personality and personalization into your emails, and why it’s OK if growth isn’t your No. 1 priority.

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Best practices

Should I Use Single Opt-In or Double Opt-In For My Newsletter?

Let’s talk about which makes sense for you — and how to keep spammy sign-ups off your email list.

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Ask a Deliverability Expert: What Do I Need to Do If I Change Domains?

If your company is going through a rebrand, it may affect your deliverability. Here’s what you need to know to keep your emails out of the spam folder.

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Best practices

How to Add Personality and Personalization Into Your Emails

Personality is all about you and your voice. Personalization is about a reader’s interests or needs. Here are strategies to insert both into your newsletter.

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Indie newsletters

 It’s OK If You Grow Your Audience Slowly

Not every newsletter is trying to grow its audience quickly. For some indie newsletters, a focus on content or community — not growth — is the right move.

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Not a Newsletter

Not a Newsletter: May 2023

This month in Not a Newsletter, 52 ways to grow your email list, and how Tinder might make you a better copywriter.

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Best practices

What Is BIMI, and Should I Set It Up for My Brand? Here’s What You Need to Know

BIMI will help you authenticate your domain and block spammers, and may lead to an uptick in reader engagement in the process.