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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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The Best Piece of Advice I Ever Got About Newsletters

We asked 20+ newsletter operators for their favorite piece of newsletter advice. Here’s what they told us about building a great product, engaging with readers, and a whole lot more.

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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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Think Your Newsletter Needs an Overhaul? Here’s Why It Probably Doesn’t (Yet)

Everyone wants to build a better newsletter. But for many newsrooms and non-profits, focusing instead on the structure around the newsletter — including growth, monetization, metrics, and automations — will allow you to build a better email strategy for your org.

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Obvious Best Practices Too Many Newsletters Still Don’t Do

There are many best practices that are easy to implement and that will make a big difference in your strategy. They’ll help you grow your list, get more engagement, and make more money. Here’s what you need to tackle next.

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Newsletter success stories

The News Might Be the Most Successful Newsletter You’ve Never Heard Of

They’ve got two million active subscribers, eight different newsletters, 30+ staffers, and multiple revenue streams. So how did they manage to stay under the radar? They’re based in Brazil and only publish in Portuguese.

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The Secret Strategy to Ramp Up Your Reply Rate

Here’s a counterintuitive strategy that skyrockets your reply rate and turns your silent subscribers into engaged responders: Leaving yourself open to criticism. It might just be the secret sauce your newsletter needs.

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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.