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How I Named My Newsletter

We asked more than a dozen newsletter operators how they named their newsletter — and why. Here’s what they told us.

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11 Super Common Newsletter Questions, Answered

How long should my newsletter be? What if my sending schedule is a little inconsistent? How much money should I be making? Here are the answers you need.

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What Is a Common Mark Certificate, and Should I Set It Up for My Newsletter? What You Need to Know

If you want to get your logo into inboxes, the CMC can help you do it — and ensure your logo displays in both Gmail and Yahoo inboxes.

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How to Use In-Newsletter Polls to Engage With and Learn From Your Audience

Polls give you the chance to learn more about your readers and build a better newsletter. Here’s how to use them effectively.

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The Newsletter Advice I Give Again and Again

No matter what type of newsletter you work on or what your goals are, everyone’s struggles are pretty similar. Here’s the advice I give to help solve your biggest newsletter problems.

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25 Rules For Running a Great Newsletter

Operate in all four growth quadrants. Use AI for productivity, not creativity. And 23 other rules that any newsletter operator needs to follow.

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11 Things Smart Newsletters Do to Convert Readers to Supporters and Customers

Email can be an incredible tool for driving readers to support your work or buy something. Here’s how top newsletters convince readers to pull out a credit card and take the next step.

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Two Things To Know Before Launching Your Newsletter

At the start, you only need to be able to ask two questions: Who is your audience? And what are you sending them of value?

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A Big List of Things You Can A/B Test

A/B testing is one of the best ways to improve every part of your newsletter strategy. From your sent-from name to pop-ups, here’s a big list of things you can test.

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15 Lessons From 30+ Years in Newsletters

CJ Chilvers has been creating newsletters since 1987. Here’s what he’s learned along the way.