The HeyCreator Show

011: How To Launch a Profitable Newsletter In 2024 (Step-By-Step Guide)

May 21, 2024

Email marketing experts Matt Ragland and Tim Forkin share a step-by-step guide on launching a profitable newsletter, covering topics like setting up landing pages, incentivizing audience sign-ups, types of newsletters, and monetization strategies. Learn how to make thousands of dollars per month through engaging newsletters.

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Tim Forkin

Matt Ragland

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Quick takeaways

Launching a profitable newsletter requires setting up a clear landing page with incentives for audience sign-ups.

Different types of newsletters include links, letters, and lessons, each providing unique content for subscribers.

Monetizing newsletters involves early product validation, targeted offers, and building trust through valuable content.

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Importance of Simple Landing Pages for Newsletters

01:31

How to start a Newsletter Playbook

01:24

Early Consideration of Offers in Newsletters

02:11

Utilizing Lead Magnets for Conversions

02:09

Introduction

2min

Mastering the Art of Newsletters for Creators

14min

Creating Content Incentives Across Different Niches

2min

Exploring Incentives for Newsletter Subscribers

2min

Strategies for Email Course Incentives and Monetization

3min

Mastering the Art of Newsletter Curation and Engagement

13min

Crafting Engaging Newsletters and Early Monetization Strategies

2min

Strategies for Launching Profitable Newsletters

8min

The HeyCreator Show is presented by Riverside — ⁠get 15% off a new subscription by using code HEYCREATOR at checkout.⁠

Everything you need to know about launching, writing and growing an email newsletter is in today’s episode.

Matt Ragland (⁠@mattragland⁠) and Tim Forkin (⁠@timforkindotcom⁠) go through the step-by-step process of launching a profitable newsletter. No fluff. From opening up a ConvertKit account through making thousands of dollars per month, each step is outlined below.

(0:00) — Presented by Riverside

(4:10) — How do you set up a landing page? Check out Matt and Tim’s landing pages.

(14:05) — How do you incentivize your audience to sign up?

(23:36) — The 3 types of email newsletters to write

(37:25) — How do you monetize your newsletter?

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The HeyCreator Show

011: How To Launch a Profitable Newsletter In 2024 (Step-By-Step Guide)

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Key Points about Riverside FM

Launching an Email Newsletter

Setting Up ConvertKit for Newsletters

Types of Newsletter Content: Links, Letters, Lessons

Monetization of Newsletters

Importance of Simple Landing Pages for Newsletters

How to start a Newsletter Playbook

Early Consideration of Offers in Newsletters

Utilizing Lead Magnets for Conversions

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